Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly responded to Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of Ukraine’s democratic legitimacy — including Trump’s claim that Ukraine had not held elections in a long time and that the country might “no longer be a democracy.


Russia-Ukraine war: Can elections be held with active frontlines?

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly given Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a hard deadline to accept Washington’s peace proposal with Russia by Christmas or face what Trump calls the inevitable. The message was reportedly delivered via Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, following a two-hour call with Zelensky after their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Trump Corners Zelensky With a Christmas Ultimatum to End the War

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.


China Reveals Radio Comms With Japan Over Aerial Encounter

Russia-China drills: Russian & Chinese bombers carry out joint patrol in Japan's skies

Russia's top diplomat has praised the US president, hailing him as the only Western leader who gets the "root causes" of the war.


Ukraine peace deal: Russia calls Trump only Western leader who 'understands the war

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.

Japan-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea 

Russia-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian TU-95 Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan

President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European allies, claiming Europe is “decaying” and that Russia holds the “upper hand,” citing concerns over immigration and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump accused European leaders of political correctness and failure, arguing that their approach to migration has weakened their societies and left them vulnerable to Russian influence

Europe 'Decaying,' Russia 'Upper Hand':Trump Blasts Allies on Ukraine and Immigration

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have safely returned to Earth following a mission that covered roughly 168 million kilometers. 

NASA, Russian Crew Returns to Earth After Epic 168 Million Kilometer Journey 

Just months after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had “stopped seven wars,” three of his most high-profile peace deals across Europe, Africa, and Asia are now showing signs of collapse. This video analyzes which agreements are unraveling, the reasons behind their failure, and the global implications. 

Trump's Peace Deals Collapse From Europe to Africa, Asia 

 South Korea's military announced that two Chinese and seven Russian military aircraft briefly entered the air-defense identification zone (ADIZ) of the country. Watch this report for more details!


Seoul: Russian, Chinese warplanes intruded air defence zone 

European leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday night amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.

European Leaders Rally Behind Ukraine in Downing Street Talks

Donald Trump’s new national security doctrine has shaken America’s allies and thrilled the Kremlin. With Washington preparing to reduce troop presence in Europe and shift attention away from NATO, Vladimir Putin has openly welcomed the shift as aligning with Russia’s worldview. European leaders, including EU chief Costa and Germany, warn that Europe will not accept U.S. interference in its politics. Is this the end of U.S. leadership in Europe—or the start of a new global order?


Kremlin Welcomes Trump’s New Plan, NATO Left in the Cold

Ukraine Peace Plan: Trump said he's disappointed that Zelensky still hasn't read his latest peace plan for ending the Ukraine war. The remark comes after days of stalled talks and Moscow's rejection of key parts of the US proposal. Watch this report for more details!


Trump 'disappointed' with Zelensky, Trump says Zelensky hasn't read his peace plan

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Troops Capture Two Villages in Ukraine, Defence Ministry Says

Russia-Ukraine war: US President says Zelensky is not engaging with the plan to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described ongoing peace talks with U.S. representatives as constructive but difficult, signalling both progress and challenges in efforts to end the war.

Ukraine Peace Talk: Zelensky Describes U.S. Peace Talks As Constructive Yet Difficult 

Russia has welcomed the United States’ updated security strategy, with the Kremlin describing the move as a positive step toward removing Russia’s “direct threat” designation.

Russia Welcomes Updated US Security Strategy | Kremlin Calls It a Positive Step

The Trump administration appears to be adopting a softer tone toward Russia, raising new questions about U.S. foreign policy and future diplomatic relations. This video breaks down what has changed, how officials are framing the shift, and what it could mean for global politics and U.S.–Russia ties.

US: Trump Administration Adopts Softer Tone Towards Russia

China, sharply reduced their US treasury holdings in September, cutting a combined 29 billion dollars. India led with a 16.7 billion dollar draw-down, followed by Brazil at 11.8 billion dollars, while China trimmed another 500 million dollars, continuing its multi-year reduction. The pullback comes at a time when the dollar is already under pressure. The dollar index has fallen by over 10 percent in 2025, one of its steepest annual drops in two decades, before a mild rebound recently. Global banks say the sell-off reflects a mix of lower US yields, shifting reserve strategies, and early signs of de-Dollarisation among emerging markets.



India–Russia Push Rupee–Rouble Trade Mechanism

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war.

Russia Launches 653 Drones And 51 Missiles At Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Saturday that he was sending a business delegation to Russia in the coming days in preparation for the end of the Ukraine war.

Orban addressed Budapest’s foreign relations with Moscow and also Washington at an exclusive rally in the central city of Kecskemet, ahead of legislative elections in the spring.

Hungarian PM To Send Team To Russia, Expecting End Of War 

A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack damaged power facilities in eight Ukrainian regions, causing blackouts and forcing nuclear power plants to cut power output, officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches major drone & missile wave across Ukraine

From the frontline in Ukraine, AI-powered drones are flying autonomously, penetrating electronic jamming and striking targets, even when pilot control is lost. Both Ukraine and Russia are now deploying AI-assisted UAVs capable of locking on and completing missions even when communications are cut. With no global rules on AI weapons, the race to dominate battlefield technology is accelerating. Experts warn the future of war may soon be decided by algorithms, not armies. We break down how AI drones work, why they're so hard to stop, and what this means for global security.


AI drones are rewriting the rules of war | Russia-Ukraine 

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