U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately, if he wants to.” He stated this would require Ukraine to drop its NATO membership bid and accept that Crimea will not be returned. Trump made these remarks just ahead of

Ahead of the August 15 summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, European leaders and NATO officials are calling for Ukraine to be part of the conversation. They warn that excluding Ukraine could lead to unfair outcomes. Nations Speak with One Voice Leaders from countries including Britain, France, Germany, […]

Several European countries have purchased around $1 billion worth of U.S.-made military equipment to supply Ukraine, marking a shift in how Western aid is delivered. For the first time, European funds are being used to acquire American weapons, with NATO coordinating the logistics. Key Purchase Agreements Finalized The Netherlands has signed a deal to purchase […]

Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with the United States. The decision was confirmed on August 5, 2025, marking the end of decades-long restrictions on the deployment of medium-range ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles. Triggered by U.S. Submarine Deployment The move comes after the U.S. deployed

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and discussed coordinated pressure tactics to isolate Russia economically […]

If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through […]

In a landmark declaration at The Hague summit, NATO’s 32 member nations have collectively agreed to raise their annual defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signalling the most ambitious military commitment in the alliance’s post–Cold War history. The decision reflects mounting security concerns, especially in the wake of sustained tensions with Russia and […]

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Russia has presented the United States with a set of demands aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and improving bilateral relations. These demands include preventing Ukraine’s membership in NATO, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil, and recognizing Crimea and four other provinces as part of Russia. Over the past three […]

In an emergency summit, EU leaders have proposed an €800 billion defense initiative to bolster military capabilities and support Ukraine, following the U.S. suspension of military aid.