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Lukashenko Signals Readiness for ‘Great Deal’ and Meeting with Donald Trump
The Belarusian leader confirmed ongoing negotiations with Washington to settle “certain issues,” following a series of prisoner releases and the easing of US sanctions.
April 19, 2026
US
Trump’s Advisers Push to Limit Media Outbursts Amid Global Talks
Concerns within the White House are mounting as the president’s spontaneous interviews and calls to journalists create friction with allies and complicate sensitive talks with Iran.
April 19, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Criticizes US Sanction Waivers as Russia’s Shadow Fleet Holds $10 billion in Oil
The president warned that easing pressure on Moscow fuels the Kremlin’s “illusion” that the war can continue, as over 110 tankers remain at sea with millions of tons of crude.
April 19, 2026
US
Iranian Parliament Speaker Claims Strategic Victory Over US as Ceasefire Holds
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Washington failed to achieve its key objectives, despite US President Donald Trump’s optimism regarding a final nuclear deal.
April 19, 2026
US
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Israel’s military said a soldier died during combat in southern Lebanon, where fighting has not stopped despite a temporary ceasefire.
April 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Ambassador Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions
Olga Stefanishyna warned that allowing Moscow to profit from the Middle East escalation fuels attacks on Ukraine and supports US adversaries.
April 19, 2026
Europe
US Approves Potential $11.9 Billion Sale of Naval Combat Systems to Germany
The deal includes AEGIS-based technology for eight warships, aiming to strengthen NATO interoperability as European allies seek to bolster their independent defense capabilities.
April 18, 2026
US
Senate Democrats Slam Trump’s ‘Shameful’ Sanctions Relief for Putin
Leading lawmakers condemned a “180-degree reversal” on Kremlin sanctions, arguing that the move emboldens Vladimir Putin following Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine this year.
April 18, 2026

