US President Donald Trump is stepping back from direct involvement in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, telling aides he wants to let Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet first without American mediation. According to administration officials cited by The Guardian, Trump has decided not to directly involve himself in…
A day after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump posted a brief and cryptic message on his Truth Social account on Sunday, suggesting some big developments behind closed doors. In his post, Trump wrote, “Big progress on Russia, stay tuned.” No further details were provided by the US President. The…
European leaders, including those from Britain, Germany, France and France, will accompany Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Donald Trump in Washington, they said on Sunday, seeking to bolster him as the US president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace. Ahead of the Washington talks on Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said the UK will continue to increase sanctions on Russia until President Vladimir Putin ends his military campaign in Ukraine. “Until Putin stops his assault, we will keep tightening the screws on his war machine with even more sanctions,” Starmer said in a statement issued by Downing…
On the eve of one of the most anticipated diplomatic meetings in years, U.S. President Donald Trump held a high-level conference call with some of Europe’s most influential leaders, aiming to align their positions on the war in Ukraine before his face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The call, held on August…
After speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed BRICS cooperation with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on Saturday, ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska next week. During the call, Putin shared information about his discussions with the United States and “recent peace efforts…
The next set of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia – the first meeting in seven weeks – is planned for Wednesday in Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quoted the head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council as saying on Monday. Zelenskyy’s statement followed his fresh appeal earlier in the day for greater momentum…
Two people were killed and at least 14 wounded when a Russian drone smashed into a residential high-rise in Ukraine’s Black Sea city of Odesa, authorities said on Saturday. Three children were amongst the wounded in the overnight attack, with one in critical condition, said regional Governor Oleh Kiper. Footage posted by the State Emergency…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on Sunday to discuss the prospects of upcoming peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which is scheduled to take place in Istanbul on June 2. “The situation linked to the Ukraine crisis was discussed,” the ministry said in its…