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Trump Criticizes European Leaders, Questions Ukraine Support

December 12, 2025 9:40 am

President Trump calls European countries “weak” and “decaying,” urges Ukraine to consider concessions, while Kyiv develops its own peace proposals.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European leaders, calling them “weak” and suggesting that Washington could reduce support for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues.

In an interview with Politico, Trump said he believes many European nations have failed to manage migration effectively and have not taken decisive action to help end the conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. “They talk but they don’t produce. And the war just keeps going on …

Macron Ukraine Meeting Set For London Talks On Monday

December 6, 2025 11:32 am

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Monday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of Britain and Germany, as European powers coordinate their positions on the war in Ukraine and ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.

Macron announced the visit in a statement on X, saying Ukraine “can count on our unwavering support,” and stressing that the discussions are part of efforts by the so-called Coalition of the Willing, a bloc backing long-term security commitments for Kyiv.

“The whole point of our efforts is to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, without which there can be no robust …

Putin India Visit Set For December Amid Oil Pressure

November 28, 2025 3:54 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India on December 4 and 5 for a state visit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both governments confirmed on Friday. The trip will mark Putin’s first visit to New Delhi since 2021 and is expected to focus on bilateral ties, global security concerns, and economic cooperation.

The visit comes at a sensitive moment for the relationship, with India balancing long-standing defence and energy links with Moscow while also facing pressure from Western partners over its continued purchases of Russian crude. According to Reuters and other foreign outlets, India has remained one of …

Ukraine Peace Plan US Authored, Sparks Rift With Allies

November 23, 2025 3:37 am

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted on Saturday that Washington authored the proposed twenty eight point US Peace Plan to end the war in Ukraine, rejecting claims from lawmakers that the draft had been shaped by Moscow. His comments came as he travelled to Geneva for talks with Ukrainian and European security officials on the proposal, which President Donald Trump has urged Kyiv to accept quickly.

The plan, which has not been published but has been widely leaked, has triggered concern among Ukraine’s allies in Europe. Several governments say key provisions would leave Ukraine exposed and cement Russian gains …

US Peace Plan For Ukraine Draws Scrutiny As Russia Advances

November 21, 2025 2:37 am

Russia pushed forward on several parts of the front this week while a proposed United States peace plan for Ukraine triggered debate in Kyiv, Moscow and Western capitals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Washington had presented him with a draft outlining possible terms to end the conflict. He said Ukraine was prepared for what he called honest work with the US on the document.

The plan would involve Ukraine giving up remaining pockets of territory it controls in the Donbas region, accepting a smaller military and agreeing not to pursue membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. According to …

Ukraine Peace Talks Intensify As Pentagon Team Visits Kyiv

November 20, 2025 6:34 am

A senior Pentagon delegation arrived in Ukraine late Wednesday to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss potential steps toward ending the war with Russia, according to US military officials. The visit comes as unconfirmed reports circulate of a new peace framework drafted by envoys for Washington and Moscow that would require major concessions from Kyiv.

The group, led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, is holding meetings in Kyiv on Thursday. It is the highest-ranking military team to visit Ukraine since President Donald Trump took office in January.

Speculation about a draft US-Russia peace plan intensified on Wednesday after Axios, …

Poland Russian Consulate Closure Follows Rail-line Sabotage

November 19, 2025 7:33 am

Poland announced Wednesday that it will close Russia’s consulate in Gdansk after an explosion damaged a key rail link that connects Warsaw with the Ukrainian border. Warsaw blamed Moscow for the incident and said it marked another escalation in hostile activity targeting the country.

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the government had withdrawn permission for the consulate to operate, leaving Russia with only its embassy in Warsaw. “I have decided to withdraw consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Gdansk,” he told reporters, adding that Poland had repeatedly warned Moscow its diplomatic footprint would shrink if hostile actions …

Russia Ternopil Missile Attack Kills 19 In Ukraine

November 19, 2025 7:13 am

Nineteen people were killed in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil after Russia carried out a massive overnight assault using missiles and drones, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The strikes hit a residential tower and critical infrastructure as temperatures plunged, leaving dozens more injured and triggering emergency power cuts across multiple regions.

The attack was one of the most intense in recent months and underscored Russia’s continued push to pressure Ukraine’s energy network before winter sets in. Ukrainian authorities said Moscow launched more than 470 drones and 48 missiles during the night, targeting housing blocks as well as transport and power …

Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

November 17, 2025 6:34 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Ukraine has reached a landmark agreement with France to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets, a significant expansion of Kyiv’s long-term air power as it continues to defend against Russia’s invasion.

Zelenskiy revealed the deal during a visit to Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, saying on X that the agreement would deliver “a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.”

The announcement comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine and claims new ground advances in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.

The Rafale purchase forms …

Russia-Ukraine Energy Attacks: Six Dead In Massive Airstrikes

November 8, 2025 11:25 am

At least six people were killed after Russia launched hundreds of missiles and drones across Ukraine overnight, striking energy infrastructure and residential areas in one of the most intense bombardments in months, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia fired more than 450 explosive drones and 45 missiles, targeting 25 locations, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. Air defenses intercepted nine missiles and 406 drones, the military said.

Two people were killed and 12 injured when a residential building was hit in Dnipro, while three others died in Zaporizhzhia, according to regional officials.

Ukraine’s Prime Minister …

Russia: Vladimir Putin Races To Halt Rapid Population Decline

October 31, 2025 1:56 am

Facing one of the steepest population reduction in decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin launches new incentives to encourage births across Russia.

Russia is facing a population crisis that threatens its long-term stability, prompting President Vladimir Putin to roll out a series of measures aimed at reversing a rapid demographic decline.

The country’s population has been shrinking for years due to low birth rates, high mortality, and the ongoing impact of war-related migration. Demographers warn that if current trends continue, Russia’s labor force and economic productivity could face severe strain within the next decade.

In response, the Kremlin has unveiled a

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Russian Citizens Lose Faith In Putin As Economy Falters Deeply

October 30, 2025 10:03 am

Mounting economic strain and new sanctions deepen Russia’s financial woes as public confidence in Vladimir Putin’s leadership continues to erode.

Vladimir Putin is facing growing public discontent as Russia’s economy shows fresh signs of decline, with new data suggesting that confidence in the country’s financial direction is slipping fast.

According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of Russians now believe their local economy is improving — a sharp drop from 56 percent last year. Nearly 40 percent say conditions are deteriorating, reflecting deepening unease over inflation, high interest rates, and slowing industrial output.

Economists warn that the …