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Heads of CIA, Russian Intelligence Agency Held Phone Call: Russian News Reports
In the first such contact in several years, CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR chief Sergei Naryshkin spoke by phone and “agreed on regular contact” between their organisations.
March 12, 2025
Ukraine
JD Vance on Cousin’s Criticism: He Could’ve Reached Out Via Family
Following a critique by his cousin, a US soldier who fought for Ukraine, US Vice President JD Vance called him “the toughest guy [he] knew” but questioned why he didn’t reach out via family.
March 11, 2025
Europe
EU Foreign Affairs Chief Slams Rise of the ‘Rule of Force’
Eighty years after its creation, the United Nations now faces “unprecedented pressure,” Kaja Kallas told a council meeting on relations with the European Union.
March 11, 2025
Ukraine
First Round of US-Ukraine Saudi Talks Reportedly Touches on Ceasefire, Resources Deal
Details of the high-stakes meeting remain scarce at the time of publication, with only scant updates from officials participating in the talks.
March 11, 2025
US
US Judge Orders DOGE to Release Records
Last week, President Trump responded to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by DOGE, saying they should be carefully targeted.
March 11, 2025
Europe
EU Chief Calls for Defence ‘Surge’, Says ‘Time of Illusions’ Over
Addressing lawmakers in Strasbourg, von der Leyen said Europe’s security order was “being shaken,” suggesting the continent could no longer rely on “America’s full protection”.
March 11, 2025
War in Ukraine
US-Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia Have Started, Ukraine’s Presidential Aide Hails ‘Constructive’ Start
The meeting marked the first in-person discussion between high-ranking US and Ukrainian officials after the White House fallout between the two nations’ heads of state on Feb. 28.
Updated: March 11, 2025
Zelensky
Trump’s Envoy Heads to Moscow for Ceasefire Talks with Putin
According to Witkoff, Zelensky sent a letter to Trump, apologizing for their heated public exchange during an Oval Office meeting.
March 11, 2025
OPINION: Trump Just Showed Ukraine and NATO What ‘Ally’ Really Means to Washington
Watch what Washington does to its friends, not what it says about them. This week, that lesson was delivered in the Middle East – and Kyiv should be taking notes.
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