INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY

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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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

U. S. Tired of Waiting for Ukraine Peace Deal

The U. S. is getting impatient with the slow progress in the Ukraine-Russia peace talks. The U. S. has been trying to broker a deal between Ukraine and Russia for months, but it seems like they are running out of patience. The U. S. has other priorities to focus on, and they might just move on if things don't pick up soon. They have been trying to get a peace deal...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: The Latest Russian Missile Strikes

Ukraine faced another wave of Russian missile strikes on April 6, 2025. The attacks hit multiple regions, including the capital Kyiv, where at least one person lost their life. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the casualty and reported injuries and fires in non-residential buildings. The strikes came amidst an ongoing pattern of long-range attacks by Rus...

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Putin's Criticism Sparks Trump's Wrath Over Ukraine Ceasefire

The diplomatic dance between the United States and Russia over Ukraine has taken a heated turn. The US President has suddenly shifted his stance towards Russia and its leader. This change in attitude comes after weeks of tense negotiations aimed at stopping the violence in Ukraine. The US President has now openly expressed his frustration with the Russian Presiden...

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Japan and Brazil Team Up: What's the Deal?

Japan and Brazil are joining forces in a big way. They want to work together more closely on important issues. This includes talking about politics, economics, and even climate change. They have a plan to do this over the next five years. And it does not stop there. They also want to chat about defense and technology. The leaders of both countries met recently. They...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Push for Peace Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The world is watching as Ukraine prepares to engage in crucial peace talks. These discussions are set to take place in Saudi Arabia, with a significant meeting scheduled for Sunday evening. This gathering will bring together Ukraine and the US, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. The next day, the US will switch gears and si...

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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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Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Allies Push for Peace Amidst Russia's Ambiguous Response

The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's response to a ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. He hosted a virtual summit with allies to discuss the situation. The meeting included 25 countries, including European nations, the EU Commission, NATO, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. T...

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Putin's Ceasefire Conditions: A Closer Look

A recent proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine has sparked a debate between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky. Putin agreed to the idea of a ceasefire but raised several questions about its implementation. He emphasized the need for a lasting peace and addressing the root causes of the conflict. He also mentioned the need for negotiations ...

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Feb 16 2025POLITICS

Can China and Trump Team Up to End the Ukraine War?

The Ukraine war is dragging on, and Trump has a plan. He thinks China's leader, Xi Jinping, might be the key to ending the conflict. Trump has been talking about this since before he took office, and he even mentioned it at a big meeting in Switzerland. Xi Jinping has a lot of power, but will he use it to help end the war? Trump thinks so, but there's a catc...

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