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 […]
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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 […]
Germany Leads Baltic Military Exercise Amid NATO-Russia Tensions
Germany leads a major military drill in the Baltic region as tensions rise between NATO and Russia. The exercise, called Quadriga, involves moving troops and equipment to Lithuania. On Thursday, officials watched a ferry carrying military vehicles depart from Rostock to Klaipeda. The ferry was escorted by a helicopter, a corvette, a minesweeper, and police […]
NATO chief confident of defence spending deal ahead of summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he is confident about a deal on defence spending. He spoke during a meeting with European allies in Rome. The talks focused on boosting support for Ukraine amid rising Russian attacks. The meeting included diplomats from Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, and the EU. Rutte urged NATO […]
NATO defense chiefs meet to discuss Ukraine troop deployment
Defense ministers from around 30 countries are gathering at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Britain and France are leading this meeting to discuss deploying troops to Ukraine. This initiative aims to help enforce any future peace agreement with Russia. This gathering follows visits by British and French military officers to Kyiv last week. The […]