War in Ukraine
‘This May Be Distasteful’ – Rubio Outlines Tough Peace Road for Ukraine
The top US diplomat insists that a deal requires both sides to give something up, rejecting the idea of surrender and defending the White House decision not to impose new sanctions on Moscow.
Aug. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Meet the Woman Building Ukraine’s Droid Army
Ukrainian engineers like Lyuba Shipovich are not just using their skills to help their native country under attack, they are creating the future of warfare for the world.
Aug. 17, 2025
Putin
Kyiv Protesters to Trump: Don’t Trade Land – Bring Our People Home
Families of captured Ukrainian defenders make their voices heard and press for international action to help bring their loved ones home.
Aug. 16, 2025
Putin
OPINION: The Flashy Trump-Putin Summit Without Ukraine Was a Rehearsal for Betrayal
Preliminary conclusions about what the stagecraft in Alaska produced, or rather failed to deliver.
Aug. 16, 2025
Ukraine
A Fragile Hope for Peace After Trump, Putin Hold ‘Extremely Productive’ Talks
Trump called his Alaska talks with Putin “extremely productive” – but with no deal yet and major gaps still unresolved, hopes for peace remain fragile – with the stakes still rising.
Aug. 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Prepared to Work’ – Putin Tells Trump in Joint Press Conference After Alaska Summit
The Kremlin leader claimed he was ready to end the war in Ukraine and urged closer relations between the US and Russia.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2025
US
Stocks Waver on Mixed US Data, Eyes on Trump-Putin Summit
The possibility of an end to a conflict that Putin began in 2022 had put the markets in optimistic mood, analysts said, although oil prices had been volatile.
Aug. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Trump, Putin Land in Alaska for Bilateral Summit, Shake Hands on Red Carpet
As Trump and Putin touch down in Alaska for their meeting later today, Trump warned that US-Russia economic ties are on the table but won’t deepen unless Moscow’s invasion ends.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
Top News
Alaska Summit in Perspective
A prominent American-Ukrainian leader and lawyer assesses the controversial Trump-Putin meeting on US territory.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Trump to ‘Talk Business’ With Russia, Wants Kyiv Secured for Next Talks
US President Donald Trump said aboard Air Force One that he believes Russia wants to do business with the US, but added it would only be possible once the war is over.
Aug. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
What Will Trump and Putin Have to Say in Alaska?
Trump meets Putin on Friday in the first US-Russia summit since 2021, with the stated aim to end the war. Hopes and doubts mix across Europe as the leaders meet in Alaska.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Why Putin Can’t Quit
Even if Putin wanted to negotiate a peace in good faith – which does not appear to be the case – the momentum of war inside Russia portends turmoil once the soldiers come home.
Aug. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin Hails North Korean Troops as ‘Heroic’ in Letter to Kim
Putin added that the two countries would continue to “make a significant contribution to establishing a just and multi-polarised world order.”
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Trump Holds ‘Enormous Leverage’ Over Putin – Will He Use It?
The Alaska meeting comes as experts highlight Putin’s vulnerability to sanctions – and caution that a premature ceasefire might lead to an “even more dangerous conflict.”
Aug. 15, 2025
Russia
$50M Russian Fighter Crashes in Black Sea
A $50M Russian Su-30SM fighter jet reportedly crashed near Zmiiniy Island, with wreckage found but no trace of the pilots. Ukrainian intel says contact was lost mid-mission for unknown reasons.
Aug. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINER: Vladimir Putin, War Crimes, Extradition and Stolen Children
Putin’s Friday visit to the US has put the spotlight on claims the Kremlin boss might be complicit in massed kidnapping of children, a war crime. Possibly, the US will become an accomplice.
Aug. 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Meets UK’s Starmer as West Unites to Block Peace Deal Without Ukraine
On Thursday, President Zelensky meets UK PM Starmer in London amid Western unity talks on Ukraine
Updated: Aug. 14, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Munich 2025
Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin – without the Ukrainians and Europeans – is both ineffective and unjust. But Europe understands the Russian invasion is an existential threat and is with Ukraine.
Aug. 14, 2025
Putin
Trump Suggests ‘Severe Consequences’ for Russia if Peace Talks Fail
The US president now frames his upcoming talks with Putin on Friday as a preliminary conversation to determine the next steps – including a potential meeting where everyone can “get things done.”
Aug. 13, 2025
Zelensky
Europe Hints at ‘Common Ground’ After Coordination Calls
Germany’s chancellor also said Kyiv needs security guarantees and a ceasefire before settlement talks, following Wednesday’s coordination call ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin meeting.
Aug. 13, 2025