Ukrainian MPs support Zelensky’s rule at second attempt
US President Donald Trump earlier described the leader as a “dictator” Ukrainian lawmakers have a passed a motion in support of Vladimir Zelensky’s claim to presidential powers, one day after…
Welcome to Ukraine’s secret offensive: They scam, bankrupt, and drive Russian civilians to suicide
Fraudsters from the “world leader in the phone scamming industry” have stolen $3 billion from Russians in the last year. Is there a way to stop them? Over half of…
Trump says Putin treated him with ‘great respect’
The Russian president believes his US counterpart is in a “unique position” to act openly and directly US President Donald Trump has said Russian President Vladimir Putin treated him with…
US firms could return to Russia
A peace deal in the Ukraine conflict could allow American companies to return to the Russian market, Steve Witkoff has said US companies would be able to return to do…
Trump officials push back against Musk initiative
Cabinet-level officials have reportedly instructed their departments to disregard a request for an activity report An instruction by Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump’s government efficiency czar, for federal workers…
Paramilitaries announce ‘government of peace and unity’ in war-torn African state
The move comes just weeks after the chief of Sudan’s state army announced plans to establish a “wartime” administration The Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is involved…
Polish president’s ‘10-minute’ meeting with Trump ignites controversy
Andrzej Duda’s chief of staff has insisted there was no shame in waiting for “our greatest ally” The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda has rebuffed criticism of his meeting…
Zelensky must negotiate
Repayment to the US through minerals is crucial for Ukraine’s future, Pete Hegseth has said Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky should follow Russia’s example, which has made “great progress” in negotiations…
Trump’s realpolitik: Breaking old alliances, forging new deals
Why the US is turning its back on Western Europe and looking to Russia A year ago, if someone had told me that the United States would pressure Ukraine into…
Anti-immigration AFD in 2nd place in German elections
According to state broadcaster ARD, the right-wing party is predicted to secure 20.5% of the vote, with the Christian-Democrats coming out on top with 28.5% The right-wing Alternative for Germany…
UK and France plan to send 30,000 ‘peacekeepers’ to Ukraine
Moscow has warned that the West could occupy the country after deploying troops Britain and France are drafting a plan to deploy up to 30,000 “peacekeepers” in Ukraine, depending on…
White House teases Ukraine deal ‘this week’
The US believes that Russia wants to sign an agreement to end the conflict, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said US President Donald Trump is optimistic that a peace agreement…