US President Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.

US President Trump and UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine, trade and security commitments

Donald Trump has made his stance pretty clear: Europe must defend itself. He has now launched a fresh attack on the EU, and this comes as European capitals feel ignored after Washington sidelined them and opened a direct line with their enemy number one at the moment, Moscow.

Trump dodges Ukraine security guarantee plea

US President Trump believes that Putin will keep his word on peace deal

With Trump threatening to pull back US troops, Europe faces a growing security crisis. Russia’s defense spending has surpassed Europe's, and its weapons production is outpacing NATO. As tensions rise, can Europe stand alone against Moscow, or is NATO still a formidable force without US support?

Europe's security at risk as Trump threatens troop withdrawal

Ukraine's President Zelensky heads to Washington amidst battlefield losses and diplomatic uncertainty. The mineral rights agreement promises American access to rare earth minerals, but security guarantees for Kyiv remain conspicuously absent. So, is this a lifeline, or is this some kind of last-ditch losing gamble for Zelensky?

Zelensky to sign minerals deal with US but no security guarantee from US

US President Trump is hopeful for Ukraine peace deal and UK trade deal

US President Trump and UK PM Starmer discuss Ukraine war and trade deal

US president Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.

US President Trump says negotiations on deal to end Ukraine war at crucial stage

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky stresses 'security guarantees' ahead of US visit

After dismissing security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for a mineral deal, Trump has been noncommittal about defending Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion. When pressed by a reporter about Taiwan on Wednesday, he responded, “I never comment on that... I don’t want to ever put myself in that position.” It seems that after NATO and Ukraine, U.S. under Trump is now abandoning Taiwan as well. Where does it leave the two countries?

Trump betrays Taiwan after Ukraine, won't answer question about defending Taiwan

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe fight Putin alone? US troop withdrawal leaves Europe vulnerable

Zelensky pleads for US security guarantees, UK warns Putin can reinvade Ukraine

Australia and New Zealand have joined the US and EU in sanctioning Aimani Kadyrova, mother of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, over allegations of forcibly taking children out of Ukraine. The move intensifies global pressure on Putin loyalists.

Sanctions imposed on Kadyrov’s mother over Ukraine abductions

US President Donald Trump has declared that Ukraine can "forget about joining NATO," refusing to offer security guarantees. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House on Friday, pushing for security assurances. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also meet with Trump ahead of Zelensky’s visit. Additionally, Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin will have to make concessions.

Zelensky insists on security guarantees ahead of US visit

The Russian invasion ravaged Ukraine and upended the lives of its citizens, who want victory but fear a never-ending conflict. Ukrainians who wanted a normal life are now fighting for their survival. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainians who dreamed of life, now fight for survival

Peace talks between the US & Russia over Ukraine have put the spotlight on what the brands will do when the war ends. Since the onset of the conflict in 2022, over 1,000 Western companies have exited Russia, leaving behind a void in the retail and automotive sectors. However, the Russian market has adapted rapidly.

Ukraine peace talks spark debate over brand returns to Russia

After three years of war, Washington may have offered Moscow an economic lifeline just as the Russian economy is over-heating driven by Western sanctions. US President Donald Trump is urging for a swift agreement to end the war in Ukraine, which has alarmed Washington's European allies. This comes amid skyrocketing interest rates, persistently high inflation, and Russia's massive fiscal stimulus.

Russian Rouble gains on Trump-Putin bromance

Trump dismisses Ukraine's NATO hopes as Zelensky heads to US for talks

Trump rejects Ukraine's NATO bid as Zelensky heads to US for talks

According to the Russian Defence Ministry, Moscow's troops have reclaimed two more settlements from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. Russia's advances on the battlefield have continued even as the U.S. pushes ahead with a way to end the war. On Wednesday, Trump also said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will likely visit the White House on Friday to sign a rare earth mineral deal to pay for US military aid to defend against Russian aggression. Watch in or more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Heavy fighting in Kursk & Pokrovsk as both sides prepare for peace talks

As we track the last three years of the Russia-Ukraine war, we deep dive into the economic toll on both nations. Who's struggling, who's adapting, and what does the future hold for investment and recovery? Sanctions have restricted trade, but alternative markets, particularly in Asia, have enabled Russia to sustain revenues from oil, gas, and metals.

Ukraine's $524 bn reconstruction bill: energy infrastructure, housing key focus of recovery

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday.

Russia, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul on Thursday: Lavrov

Russia, US diplomats to hold talks on Thursday: Lavrov

The Kremlin has contradicted Donald Trump's claim that Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. The latest statement underscores Moscow's reluctance to align with Donald Trump's efforts to end the war quickly.

Ukraine war: Russia to reject European troops in Ukraine?

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