Trump has “sort of made a decision” on Tomahawks for Ukraine — and it’s complicated
He hasn’t ruled it out, but insists he must first ask Ukraine "what they're doing with them."
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Russia doesn’t seek peace. It seeks escalation — 18 attacks on NATO in September show it
Unable to crush Ukraine by force, Moscow now strikes at the perception of safety in Europe, using drones, bombers, and propaganda to erode unity.
The Register: Putin’s trolls return with AI-powered media fakes — and a Florida ex-cop at the helm
Insikt Group researchers link Llama 3-based models to a Kremlin-driven disinformation wave.
ISW: Russia dangles nuclear talks to extract Trump concessions on war in Ukraine
Russia's push for arms control dialogue masks an ultimatum that could fracture Western unity if Trump prioritizes nuclear negotiations over Ukrainian sovereignty and NATO commitments.
Trump’s push to warm relations with Belarus may save Russia’s dying aviation fleet
The lifting of sanctions could let Minsk feed components straight into Moscow’s grounded aircraft.
Zelenskyy pushes US for weapons co-production, tougher sanctions on Russia
The Kyiv meeting comes as Russia escalates attacks and Ukraine seeks stronger backing from its international allies.
CNN: Trump’s repeated calls to Putin failed to slow Russia in Ukraine
During the last eight months, Russia has consolidated gains, from Chinese and North Korean support to unchecked advances in Donetsk and Kharkiv.
Kremlin says it will continue killing Ukrainians despite sanctions, while Kyiv calls for real security
From Crimea to Kyiv, sanctions pile up, yet Russia’s military potential remains intact, keeping the conflict grinding forward in attrition.
America plans to draw peace line in Ukraine—but Putin may ignore it entirely
A demilitarized buffer zone monitored by US drones and satellites faces Moscow’s tendency to violate any agreement.
Putin declares Western troops in Ukraine “legitimate targets,” after Russian missile kills unarmed Danish mission
Even as Europe plans deployment, the Russian dictator insists any peace must protect Moscow, not just Ukraine.
Georgia finds 240 million tons of “new lithium” needed by West — but access may be tied to Ukraine’s war
A colossal find could help the West cut reliance on China, but Moscow lurks with leverage.
US pressures Europe to sanction India while importing Russian uranium and palladium
he 50% tariff escalation followed India's rejection of Trump's request for Nobel Peace Prize nomination, according to sources, pushing New Delhi toward stronger ties with China.
US-Russia energy deals floated as incentives for Ukraine peace talks: Reuters
Exxon return and LNG equipment sales offered as incentives for Russia agreeing to a peace deal with Ukraine.
Ukraine advances $50 billion deal with US during meeting with Kellogg in Kyiv
Ukraine's proposed annual production of 10 million drones would dwarf current manufacturing while establishing the country as world's defense technology powerhouse.
Ukraine’s security guarantees from US may inlcude $90 billion weapon aid package that could fund 4.5 years of fighting
The package, expected to be signed within days, envisions not only ammunition but also aircraft, air defense systems, and advanced weaponry.
Russian territorial claims to Alaska resurface ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Kremlin propagandists leverage the symbolic summit venue choice to fuel territorial fantasies.
Canada joins EU and UK in slashing Russian oil price cap to $47.60 — Japan and US stay out for now
The new coordinated move aims to choke Russian crude profits without disrupting markets. Moscow uses the export revenues to fund its war in Ukraine.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Netherlands sent American weapons worth $1 billion to Kyiv in two days
The new PURL initiative accelerates arms deliveries, reinforcing Kyiv’s frontline with vital US-made firepower.
New Russian 9M729 missile threat just brought world back to Cold War era
The Kremlin has scrapped its moratorium on intermediate-range ballistic and cruise missiles, reviving a class of weapons once eliminated under a landmark Cold War treaty, and blaming the West for its return.
China cuts rare minerals, stalling US weapons — and threatening Ukraine’s fight for survival
Ukraine relies on Western weapons, but China’s export bans on key minerals risk cutting off the lifeline.