North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.
Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
The North Korean leader pledges backing for Moscow, during talks with Russia’s foreign minister.
European security ‘top priority’ as Denmark takes over EU presidency
As Denmark on Tuesday takes over the rotating EU presidency, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that priority will be given to boosting defence capabilities in Europe amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and US threats to Greenland, a Danish autonomous ter…
New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet with the US President. The two will reportedly discuss topics such as Russia’s war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and tariffs.
Zelensky sits down with Vance in Rome ahead of planned Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance held talks in Rome as the White House pressed for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. It was the first meeting between the two leaders since a disastrous shouting match in the Oval O…
France and Germany vow to cooperate more closely on defense
On his first official visit since he was elected chancellor on Tuesday, Friedrich Merz met with Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders committed to increasing security efforts in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’ in latest interview
Senior US officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv do not come to an agreement.
Rubio, Witkoff head to Paris for Ukraine war talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, travel to Paris on Wednesday for talks with their European counterparts on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Trump’s abrupt pivot towards Putin: US now promoting ‘Kremlin talking points’ in Oval Office
The European Commission proposed borrowing up to 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to European Union governments under a rearmament plan driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears Europe can no longer be sure of U.S. protection. For in-dept…
Europe to launch new ‘coalition of the willing’ to help Ukraine, says Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Europe was at a crossroads in history and must do the heavy lifting to defend itself as world leaders met in London to discuss ways of working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Trump voices ‘respect’ for Zelensky, downplays ‘dictator’ comment during Starmer discussion
The US president hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday amid Trump’s aggressive push to find an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. He walked back a comment about the Ukrainian leader being a dictator that alarmed European cap…
Ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year is possible, says ex-NATO chief Stoltenberg
Ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year is possible, says ex-NATO chief Stoltenberg
Sweden’s race to develop drone ‘swarm’ tech
EU countries are racing to keep up with the rapid development of drone technology, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort
While no details of the meeting have been disclosed, Meloni had planned to talk with Trump about Russia’s war in Ukraine, trade issues, the Middle East and the plight of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran.
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Zelensky salutes Trump’s ‘strong resolve’ to end war in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky expressed “deep gratitude” on Tuesday for the “strong resolve” shown by US President-elect Donald Trump to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, after the pair met for three-way talks organized by French President Emmanuel Macron i…
Scholz urges Putin to “enter into negotiations” with Ukraine in first phone call in two years
Scholz has urged Putin to end the war of aggression against Ukraine and withdraw his troops.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico to visit Russia on WW2 80th anniversary
Fico announced his intention to visit Moscow during the first appearance on Russian state television by an EU leader since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy’s top aide talks assistance, North Korea with Blinken, Sullivan
The meetings too place as Russia’s war in Ukraine appeared to take a dangerous new turn, with NATO and South Korea expressing alarm that North Korean troops could soon be joining in on Moscow’s side.
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US defense secretary cites evidence that North Korea sent troops to Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s remarks are the first official US statement on North Korean troops being sent to Russia, which South Korean intelligence has alleged is in support of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Claims of North Korean military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘very worrying’, France says
South Korea’s intelligence service on Friday released satellite images it said showed the first deployment of 1,500 elite North Korean special forces soldiers to the port city of Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East. Ukraine responded by asking its allies…
Von der Leyen presents €1.8 billion Moldova growth and investment plan
The EU’s announcement comes amid economic instability caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine and ahead of next week’s elections.
President Zelenskyy: Russia’s war in Ukraine must end no later than 2025
President Zelenskyy: Russia’s war in Ukraine must end no later than 2025
Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine?
The end of Russia’s war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction.
Ukrainian MP thanks France following arrest of Telegram CEO Durov, ‘benefits everyone, except criminals’
Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, liberal Ukrainian MP welcomed Pavel Durov’s detention as it disrupts the communication networks of the Russian leadership, and wishes that the Telegram CEO will “provide information about the terrorist activities of the Russian aut…
Czech lawmakers call for probe into Orthodox churches, citing links to Kremlin
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Bulgarian pro-Russian party set to join a BRICS forum this month, India pledging it will help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, and so much more.
In Warsaw, India’s Modi pledges to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine
India pledges to work for a peaceful and just end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his visit to Warsaw on Thursday, stressing that no problem can be solved on the battlefield.
Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend in Germany
Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow’s prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia’s war in Ukraine.
‘Nothing but a footnote’, defence expert questions impact of Ukraine’s offensive into Russia
Ukraine’s latest foray into Russian territory may provide a much-needed boost to Ukrainian morale, but is unlikely to last long or change the course of the war, according to defence analyst.