Erdogan arrests the candidate who could beat him
Turkey’s president fears to run against Istanbul’s mayor
March 23, 2025
Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
March 19, 2025
G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire
March 15, 2025
'Passportisation', propaganda: In occupied Ukraine, Russia lays down roots
As Ukraine and Russia edge closer to peace talks, neither side seem willing to compromise on the sovereignty of the occupied territories that Russia has seized in east Ukraine. For the Ukrainian nationals who live there, ‘Russification’ has become an inescapable part of daily life.
March 13, 2025
Trump threatens new 'large scale' sanctions on Russia for 'pounding' Ukraine
The warning was notable after weeks of conciliatory statements toward Russia and Putin
March 7, 2025
Macron warns Russian aggression ‘knows no borders’ in televised address
French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine
March 5, 2025
Russia welcomes a U.S. decision to pause Ukraine military aid; Zelenskyy tries damage control
Ukrainian PM expresses confidence in military, says country will keep trying to engage U.S.
March 4, 2025
China Retaliates Against U.S. With Tariffs, Controls on U.S. Companies
Slate of measures, including tariffs on U.S. farm products, have been measured and targeted, suggesting Beijing is leaving room for talks with Trump
March 4, 2025
European leaders scramble to show leadership of the ‘free world’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blowup
European leaders lined up to support Zelenskyy in an effective rebuke to Trump. “Today it became clear that the free world needs a new leader,” the EU's foreign minister said.
March 1, 2025
U.S. Wins Backing for U.N. Resolution on Ukraine War That Doesn’t Blame Russia
On third anniversary of invasion, Trump says he is talking to Moscow about economic development deal as Washington’s posture in region shifts
February 25, 2025
Pope had ‘peaceful’ night, Vatican says
Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday, the morning after revealing the 88-year-old was in a “critical” condition.
February 23, 2025
Ukraine will be a ‘buffer’ state – Orban
The Hungarian PM has said that instead of being admitted into NATO, Kiev will remain a partition between the bloc and Russia
February 22, 2025
No place for EU in Ukraine talks – Trump envoy
Although Western Europeans may not be at the table, the region’s interests will be taken into account, Keith Kellogg has said
February 15, 2025
Vance names biggest threat to Europe
The US vice president has said neither China nor Russia are the most serious challenge to the continent, but its retreat from core values
February 15, 2025