INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY EFFORTS

Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Putin's Praise and Peace Puzzles: North Korea's Role and Global Reactions

North Korea's involvement in the Kursk region conflict has finally been openly acknowledged by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. He expressed gratitude towards North Korea for their support in reclaiming Russian territory from Ukraine. Putin highlighted the bravery and skill of the North Korean soldiers, who fought alongside Russian troops. This acknowledgment comes...

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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

Russia and Ukraine Clash Over Kursk Control

The war in Ukraine is a complex mess. It is difficult to keep track of what is happening at any given time. One of the latest developments involves the Kursk region in Russia. Russia claims to have fully taken back the area. This region was lost to Ukraine in a surprise attack last year. Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, announced this ...

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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

A Quick Chat in a Holy Place

A brief, but potentially significant, meeting took place inside St. Peter's Basilica. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump had a 15-minute chat before the funeral of Pope Francis. The White House thought it was "very productive, " while Zelensky saw it as "very symbolic" with big potential. The two leaders were seen deep in conversati...

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Russia: The Night of Drones and Missiles

A tense night unfolded between Ukraine and Russia, marked by a flurry of aerial attacks. This occurred just hours after a significant phone conversation between President Vladimir Putin and then US President Donald Trump. The call had sparked hopes for a temporary halt in hostilities, but the reality on the ground told a different story. The Kremlin had agreed to a ...

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