Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine have sparked a shift in the West's approach to his aggression. The U. S. and Europe are showing signs of stepping up pressure on Russia, but it's unclear if this will be enough to change Putin's calculus. Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable stance on Ukrain
Ukraine is facing a huge financial challenge. By 2026, the country will need at least $120 billion just for defense. This is a lot of money, but it's what's needed to keep the country safe. The defense minister, Denys Shmyhal, made this announcement. He said the money is crucial. It will help maint
Political pressure is mounting as U. S. President Donald Trump takes a firm stance against Russian oil imports. In a recent move, he urged NATO allies to halt all purchases of Russian oil, aiming to cripple Russia's economy and force an end to the Ukraine war. Trump's call to action comes with a twi
Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on
Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine have pushed Europe and the U. S. to work together on new sanctions. This is a big deal because it's the first time since Trump's return that both sides are on the same page. The EU sent a team led by David O'Sullivan to Washington to discuss these measures. Th
John Bolton, who used to be Trump's top security advisor, recently shared his thoughts on how Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, handles Trump. He believes Putin uses his old KGB skills to figure out Trump's weaknesses and use them to his advantage. Bolton thinks Putin did this right from the st
In a recent interview, former U. S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He mentioned that his administration was considering steps to reduce casualties in the war but did not provide specific details. Trump's co
Andriy Parubiy, a well-known Ukrainian politician, was laid to rest on Tuesday. He was killed in a shooting on Saturday in Lviv. This is the second assassination in the city in just over a year. Police have a suspect in custody. They think Russia might be involved, but Moscow hasn't said anything a
In a show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met during a regional summit in China. Their talk happened after they attended a key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. This meeting is important because India and the U. S. are not
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for urgent meetings with President Donald Trump and European leaders to advance peace talks with Russia. However, progress is slow, and Russia's actions are causing frustration. Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 23 people, inc
