Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Hostilities

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

International

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Orthodox Easter. The truce, which began at 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday, is set to end at midnight on Sunday. Declaring the move as a humanitarian gesture, Putin called on Ukraine to match the

International

Trump Blames Zelensky for War, Downplays Russia After Deadly Attack

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global outrage by blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for instigating the war with Russia, just a day after a deadly Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian city of Sumy claimed 35 civilian lives and left 117 injured. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed that Zelensky shared […]

National Politics

Shashi Tharoor Admits Misjudgment on India’s Russia-Ukraine Stance

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged that his initial opposition to India’s neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict was a misjudgment. Speaking at a recent event, Tharoor admitted that India’s balanced approach has strengthened its global diplomatic position, allowing it to engage with both Russia and Ukraine. Tharoor’s Initial Criticism In February

Op-Eds Opinion

Ukraine: A Proxy Battleground for the West’s Outdated Cold War Anxieties

By Editor - News Desk March 2, 2025

Europe’s irrational fear of Russia is fueling the Ukraine conflict, prolonging bloodshed. A pragmatic approach, like India’s diplomacy, is the real solution.

International

Ukraine and U.S. Set to Sign Joint Minerals Development Deal

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

Ukraine has agreed to a minerals deal with the United States, with the signing ceremony expected this Friday in Washington, D.C. The agreement focuses on the joint development of Ukraine’s mineral resources, particularly rare earth elements, which are crucial for various technologies. Under the deal, revenues from these resources will be allocated to a newly […]

International

U.S. Aligns with Russia in UN Vote on Ukraine Resolution; Allies Concerned

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a significant departure from its traditional alliances, the United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine. This move has raised concerns among European allies and marks a notable shift in U.S. foreign policy. The resolution, backed by European nations, sought to

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Zelenskyy Offers Resignation to Secure Ukraine’s Peace and NATO Membership

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to resign from his position if such a move would secure peace for Ukraine or facilitate the country’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). During a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy stated, “If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave […]

International

Trump Suggests Ukraine Could Have Prevented War by Negotiating with Russia

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2025

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine could have averted the ongoing war with Russia by engaging in negotiations prior to the invasion. He implied that Kyiv’s reluctance to negotiate may have contributed to the conflict’s escalation. These comments have ignited a global debate, with critics arguing that they overlook

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Zelenskyy Insists on Unified Strategy Before US-Russia Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the necessity of establishing a comprehensive strategy with the United States and European nations to effectively counter Russian aggression prior to initiating any peace discussions. This stance comes in response to recent developments where the US has engaged in preliminary talks with Russia concerning the ongoing

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Putin Suggests Ukraine War Could Have Been Avoided Under Trump

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict might not have taken place had Donald Trump been the President of the United States. The statement highlights Putin’s views on U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s leadership and its potential impact on the geopolitical landscape. “A Hypothetical Scenario” Speaking on