Turkish President Erdogan is set to have a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The main topics will be peace efforts in Ukraine and the Black Sea grain deal. Turkey is in a unique position. It's a NATO member but has good relations with both Ukraine and Russia. This has allowed it to play a role in peace talks. Turkey hosted three rou...
In the midst of ongoing tensions, Vice President JD Vance recently visited Israel to discuss the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Despite some concerns within the Trump administration, Vance expressed optimism about the agreement's durability. He acknowledged that while the ceasefire seems stable for now, there are no guarantees it will last forever. Vanc...
The G7 summit in Canada was a brief stop for President Trump. He spent just a few hours there before deciding to head back to Washington. His reason? He claimed it was about security, suggesting that secret talks could be overheard in the woods. Trump said he had completed what he needed to do at the summit. However, his early departure left many wondering if there ...
Ukraine is currently in a holding pattern. They are waiting for Russia to share details of a proposed ceasefire. This comes as both nations prepare for a second round of peace discussions in Istanbul. The first round of talks happened earlier this month. Both sides exchanged hundreds of prisoners. This was the biggest swap since the full-scale invasion began. Ukrain...
The war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. This has left many leaders frustrated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to find a solution. He has proposed a meeting involving himself, U. S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is open to various formats for these talks. He is willing to mee...
Germany's new leader, Friedrich Merz, has made a bold move to support Ukraine. He has promised to help Ukraine build long-range missiles. This is a big deal because it shows Germany is serious about backing Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Merz took charge recently and has already made it clear that he wants to boost Germany's support for Ukraine. He even said th...
The European Union and Britain have taken a bold step. They have imposed new sanctions on Russia. This move comes just a day after a phone call between Trump and Putin. The leaders talked about ending the war in Ukraine. However, the call did not produce any results. The new sanctions target Russia's "shadow fleet. " This fleet consists of around 200 ships. These sh...
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 conditions need to be met from Russia's side. Putin and Zelensky have not ha...
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 Putin is serious about ending the war. If Putin doesn't come, Zelensk...
The world watches as Turkey takes center stage in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The stage is set for potential peace talks in Istanbul. This is not the first time Turkey has been involved in such discussions. The last attempt in 2022 quickly fell apart. Russia blamed Ukraine and the West for wanting to keep fighting. Ukraine, on the other hand, saw Russia's deman...