Putin uses India media platform to peddle historical myths justifying Ukraine land grab as Trump peace talks continue
Just brefore New Delhi visit, Russian president recycles debunked territorial claims
Macron presses Xi to help end Ukraine war, testing Beijing’s peace rhetoric against its war-enabling role
China’s contradictions face concrete test as France demands real leverage on Moscow
Putin lands in India for first visit since Ukraine invasion as New Delhi walks US-Russia tightrope
Defense deals and oil discounts on agenda as Trump punishes India while rolling out red carpet for Putin.
Pope Leo XIV calls for European role in Ukraine peace, marking shift from predecessor who praised Russia’s “greatness”
The first American pope calls for Europe's role and singles out Italy as potential intermediary.
Lithuania expands conscription to 5,000 for 2026 as Baltic states bolster defenses
First EU country to restore conscription after Crimea annexation raises stakes.
NATO keeps Ukraine’s membership question in separate lane as peace talks progress
France and the UK are leading a "coalition of the willing" to design Ukraine's post-war security.
NATO general: “I see no signs of waning support” as Ukraine’s 2% drone force inflicts half of Russian losses
Two percent of Ukraine's armed forces are responsible for 30 to 50 percent of Russian casualties.
Zelenskyy warns Russia “launched new disinformation campaigns” as Trump envoy set to meet Putin in Moscow
Ukrainian intelligence to share evidence of Russia exploiting peace talks.
Swedish Church warns parishes: Don’t let Belarusian nuns fundraise for Russia’s war
Convent leader calls his monastery a "combat unit" — with documented GRU ties
Kazakhstan protests pipeline strike while staying silent on Russian attacks against Ukraine
Kyiv highlights Kazakhstan's selective concern as millions of Ukrainians endure Russian bombardment.
Orban meets Putin in Moscow as EU sidelined from Ukraine peace talks
Putin reveals Trump proposed Budapest as venue for Russia-US summit as both leaders have "good relations with Viktor."
Belgium’s De Wever adds “peace deal” argument to block €140 billion Ukraine loan
Prime minister's letter to von der Leyen introduces new objection: frozen assets should be "bargaining chip" with Moscow
“The stronger our defense, the more we achieve in diplomacy”: Zelenskyy signals no territorial concessions after Geneva talks
Despite a corruption scandal at home and Russian advances in the east, Ukraine's president delivered a firm message on the eve of renewed American negotiations: battlefield strength—not concessions—will determine what Kyiv achieves at the table.
Putin signs decree formalizing Russification of occupied Ukraine through 2036
Document sets 95% "Russian civic identity" target for occupied populations by 2036