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Putin
‘Big Egos Involved’: Trump May Pull Out of Russia-Ukraine Talks If ‘Red Line’ Crossed
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after a two-hour phone call with Putin, Trump said he does have a red line when he’ll stop pushing Moscow and Kyiv for peace, but he won’t divuldge what it is.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Russia ‘Trying to Buy Time’ to ‘Continue War’
Zelensky added that Kyiv is working with allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
Updated: May 20, 2025
Belarus
EU Downsizing Its Foreign Delegations as Focus Shifts to More Strategic Issues
The EU intends to cut staff at 10 foreign delegations and shift focus from aid to strategic goals such as sanctions enforcement, in accordance with a plan approved by top officials.
May 20, 2025
Drones
Ukraine Military Approves Flame-Throwing Ground Drone for Combat
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced the formal codification and approval for the operational use of the domestically produced KRAMPUS flamethrower UGV strike system.
May 20, 2025
Business
Ukrzaliznytsia Seeks to Repay $703 Million Eurobond Debt by 2026
The company warned investors of “uncertainty” as total debt looms at over $1 billion by 2028 – the state-owned company needs to finance operations after Russia’s destructive invasion of Ukraine.
May 20, 2025
Ukraine
‘No Deadlines – Nor Can There Be’: Kremlin on Ukraine Peace Memo After Trump-Putin Call
After Putin talked with Trump, who bowed out of his peace in 24 hour pledge, the Kremlin said it is ready to work with Ukraine on a peace memo, but no timeline or concrete details have been set.
May 20, 2025
Ukraine
Digitalization of Kyiv Works: Or, Why the Capital Leads in Digital Transformation
Despite the war, Kyiv is increasingly appearing in international rankings and global news; Ukraine’s capital has now become an example of effective digital transformation for other cities to follow.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Tariffs, Ukraine War Dominate G7 Finance Talks in Canada
The meeting comes as Trump, back in office this year, has shaken the group’s unity by imposing broad tariffs on allies and signaling a hands-off approach to the Ukraine war.
May 20, 2025
