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‘Hard to Distinguish the True Signal From Noise’ – Macron to Meet Rubio, Witkoff Amid US-Europe Tensions
Witkoff said shortly after his third meeting with Putin that he sees a peace deal “emerging,” while The Economist says Trump aides are “fed up” with Europe’s efforts to strengthen Ukraine.
April 17, 2025
Putin
‘Just Like the Ideas of Korolev’ – Putin Compares Musk to Soviet Space ‘Pioneers’
The comments came as Russia and the United States forged closer ties under President Donald Trump’s administration, of which billionaire SpaceX founder Musk is a key figure.
April 17, 2025
Propaganda
‘A Threat to Our Democracy’ – Trump Administration Shutters Counter-Foreign-Disinformation Center
While Europe scrambles to combat Russian propaganda, Rubio applauds the closure of the Counter Foreign Manipulation and Interference Agency as a step toward protecting conservative “free speech”.
April 17, 2025
Ukraine
‘We Were Exploited’ – Chinese POWs in Ukraine Describe Recruitment Process
Though the two Chinese soldiers who fought for Russia had done so voluntarily, they said they were lured into fighting under false pretenses.
April 16, 2025
Ukraine
France, Britain Mount Beefy Air Surveillance Op Over Black Sea, Making Close Approach to Crimea
It’s probable NATO carrier-launched aircraft were in airspace between Romania and Crimea for the first time ever. Open-source trackers also spotted a rare US Air Force U2 spy plane.
April 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine, US Claim Progress on Critical Minerals Deal
Kyiv announced major progress with the US on a critical minerals agreement, aimed at boosting investment and economic growth.
April 16, 2025
US
Kremlin Says Ready to Help With Iran-US Nuclear Talks
Moscow, which commands the world’s largest confirmed arsenal of nuclear weapons, has deepened its military ties with Iran since it launched its offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.
April 16, 2025
Russia
Latvia Parliament Votes to Withdraw From Landmines Treaty
The parliament approved the treaty exit by a large margin. The decision is set to come into effect six months after Latvia formally notifies the United Nations.
April 16, 2025
US
World Briefing: Planes, Tariffs and Power Plays - China’s GDP Beats Expectations Amid Global Crossfire
China’s economy grows 5.4% in Q1 2025, beating forecasts amid a US trade war, tariff clashes, and rising global tensions - from Boeing battles to mortgage moves in Ukraine and arms smuggling claims.
April 16, 2025
France
Rubio, Witkoff Head to France for Talks on Ukraine, Other Issues
Rubio is expected to meet with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barraud, while Witkoff will sit down with President Emmanuel Macron.
April 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
North Korea Sent Russia Over 4 Million Shells, Fueling Putin’s War in Ukraine
Pyongyang has become a primary sources of ammunition for Moscow, signaling a new level of military and political cooperation between the two heavily sanctioned nations.
April 16, 2025
Trump
Eurotopics: Attack on Sumy - Is Ukraine Deal Still Realistic?
The media ask whether Trump’s peace initiative has any chance of succeeding - and examine what role Europe can play.
April 16, 2025
US
Biden Slams Trump ‘Destruction’ in First Post-Presidency Speech - Avoids Ukraine
Biden finally criticizes Trump’s actions, but fails to address issue of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
April 16, 2025
Russia
‘Time to Hold China Accountable’: Bipartisan US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions on Chinese Entities Backing Russia in Ukraine
“China’s ‘no limits’ embrace of Russia and support for its war in Ukraine does not go unnoticed,” Republican Congressman John Moolenaar said when introducing the No Limits Act.
April 16, 2025
Russia
Georgia Rejects Russian Proposal to Restore Diplomatic Ties
Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, capitalizing on escalated tensions between Tbilisi and the Black Sea country’s two separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
April 16, 2025
Kremlin
‘You Are the Pride of Russia!’ – Kremlin Jails Four Journalists Who Covered Navalny
“No evidence was presented that these guys committed any crimes, their guilt was not proven,” one of the journalists’ lawyers, Irina Biryukova, said.
April 16, 2025
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