The European Union is taking a stand. It's planning to hit Russia with new sanctions. The goal? To push Vladimir Putin into accepting a 30-day truce in Ukraine. This move comes despite the United States not joining in right now. It's a bold step, but it's not without challenges. Hungary is firmly ag
The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The
The phone rang for over two hours between two powerful leaders. The goal? To stop a brutal war. The leaders? The U. S. president and the Russian president. The war? The ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The outcome? No immediate peace, but a promise of future talks. The U. S. president reached out to hi
A major phone call is on the horizon. President Trump is set to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This conversation is expected to be crucial in figuring out the next steps for ending the conflict in Ukraine. The U. S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is optimistic about the outcome. He belie
In the northeastern Sumy region of Ukraine, a Russian drone strike targeted a bus full of civilians. The bus was evacuating people from a dangerous front-line area. This attack killed nine people and injured seven others. Among the injured, three were in critical condition. The strike occurred in Bi
A possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on the table. This news comes straight from the Kremlin. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, dropped a hint that such a meeting could happen. However, he did not spell out what conditio
Silence echoed from the Kremlin as the deadline for Ukraine's ceasefire demand came and went. This was a clear call for a 30-day ceasefire by Monday, May 12. The request came from Ukraine and its European allies, with a stern warning for Russia. If Russia did not agree, fresh sanction
The stage was set for a major peace summit in Turkey. Leaders from Ukraine, Russia, and the U. S. were expected to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine. However, the event took a surprising turn when two key figures decided to skip the meeting. Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Donald Tru
The Ukraine-Russia conflict has been a complex dance of diplomacy and power plays. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been navigating this tricky situation with a new strategy. He has been learning how to work with U. S. President Donald Trump to gain an advantage. Zelensky and Trump have h
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is pushing for a face-to-face meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin. He wants to talk peace in Istanbul. But there's a catch. Putin hasn't said yes yet. Zelenskyy is clear about what he wants. He wants Putin to show up. He thinks it's the only way to prove that
