In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces both destruction and diplomatic efforts. A Russian missile strike hit the port of Odesa, killing eight and injuring 27. This attack happened just as a Russian representative was preparing to meet with U. S. officials in Florida to discuss a potential p
The US has come up with a fresh idea for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. This new plan might include the US and possibly Europe sitting at the table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared this update on a Saturday. Kyiv is still deciding if they like this new format. They want to s
Russia's economy is facing tough times. Inflation is high, the budget deficit is growing, and oil and gas revenues are dropping. But don't expect Putin to stop the war in Ukraine anytime soon. Experts say Russia can keep fighting for years, even with Western sanctions. The Kremlin is managing the e
Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a
The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma
Putin's yearly press conference is a strange mix of big global talks and small local questions. This year, it happened right after Europe gave Ukraine a huge $105 billion loan. This money helps Ukraine keep fighting, but it also made Putin mad. He talked about Russia's wins in the war, but he also s
The United States is getting ready to hit Russia with more sanctions. This time, the focus is on the energy sector. The goal? To push President Vladimir Putin to accept a peace deal with Ukraine. What's on the table? The U. S. is looking at targeting Russia's shadow fleet of tankers. These ships he
Europe is thinking about using Russia's frozen money to help Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's never been done before. Some countries, like Belgium, are not happy about it. They think it's risky and might cause problems. The European Union (EU) has a lot of money from Russia frozen in its ba
Europe is stepping up to help Ukraine. They want to stop Russia from attacking again. This is big news. Leaders from many European countries met in Berlin. They talked about how to keep Ukraine safe. They promised to help in many ways. This includes sending troops, weapons, and money. The plan is t
Recent discussions in Berlin have sparked optimism about a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. U. S. officials, speaking anonymously, revealed that around 90% of the issues have been resolved. These talks involved key figures like U. S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman Jared Kus
