Ukraine has refused to give up land and is preparing a revised peace plan to present to the White House. According to BBC News, Kyiv intends to offer alternative proposals for the Americans. President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine cannot surrender territory under Ukrainian or international law. He emphasized that such a move would violate […]
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Russia welcomes Trump’s national security strategy
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Sunday praised US President Donald Trump’s new national security strategy, marking one of the first times Moscow has openly supported such a policy document from Washington. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the strategy largely aligned with Russia’s own perceptions and priorities. Read More: Trump unveils strategy to deter China over Taiwan […]
US-Russia Miami talks fuel doubts over Ukraine peace strategy
U.S. officials and lawmakers are raising concerns about a secret October meeting in Miami with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The meeting involved Trump aides, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and aimed to draft a 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Dmitriev is under U.S. sanctions, and the proposed plan reportedly favors Russian demands, sparking criticism from […]
US pressures Ukraine with 28-point peace plan
KYIV/WASHINGTON: The United States has reportedly pressured Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace framework that includes concessions to Russia, including territorial withdrawals, limits on its military, and a permanent ban from joining NATO. Sources familiar with the plan said Washington threatened to reduce intelligence sharing and weapons supplies if Kyiv did not agree by next […]
Ukraine president says “real peace” possible with US plan
Kyiv/Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to engage with the United States on a draft plan to end the war with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine seeks a “real and worthy peace” that protects its sovereignty and citizens. The leaked US-Russia draft plan proposes Kyiv cede parts of Donetsk, limit its military to 600,000 […]
Pakistan, NATO pledge closer cooperation on regional security
BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, during which both sides pledged to deepen collaboration on regional security, counterterrorism, and shared geopolitical challenges. The discussions, held at NATO headquarters, also covered the state of Pakistan-US relations, climate change, and broader global […]
EU moves to speed military mobility amid Russia tensions
BRUSSELS: The European Union is addressing the bureaucratic hurdles that hinder the rapid movement of troops and heavy equipment across the continent, a challenge that has grown more urgent amid fears of conflict with Russia. Currently, tanks and other military vehicles require country-by-country permits and often face detours to avoid roads or bridges unable to […]
Trump Hints at Supplying Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
WASHINGTON / KYIV — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may authorize the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war, signaling a potentially dramatic escalation in U.S. support for Kyiv. Trump made the remarks aboard Air Force One while en route to […]
Trump Suggests NATO Should Expel Spain Over Defense Spending Dispute
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance over its failure to meet new defense spending targets agreed upon earlier this year. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stub at the White House, Trump said that Spain’s refusal to commit to spending 5% of its […]
Trump demands NATO halt Russian oil first
US President Donald Trump called on NATO to halt all Russian oil purchases before the US imposes new sanctions. He said he is ready to act but only if every NATO member agrees and stops buying Russian oil. Trump criticized NATO nations for weakening their power by continuing these purchases. He shared his message in […]