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Russia Says It’s Open to Ukraine Talks but Only on Its Terms
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is open to peace talks with Ukraine but insisted that all of Moscow’s war objectives must be met. Speaking to Indian media, he said Russia “values peace” and hopes US mediation will be effective,…
Russia Says It Has Taken Control of Key Cities in Eastern Ukraine
Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces have taken control of Pokrovsk in Donetsk and Vovchansk in Kharkiv. Commanders also reported gains in Myrnohrad, Zaporizhia, and…
Maduro Vows “Absolute Loyalty” Amid Rising US-Venezuela Tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters in Caracas that he would “never, ever betray” the Venezuelan people, repeating the pledge of loyalty he made at Hugo Chavez’s funeral.
Maduro accused the US of trying to…
Kallas: Key Week Ahead for Ukraine Diplomacy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said this week “could be vital for diplomacy” in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine War. Speaking before an EU defense meeting in Brussels, she urged stronger support for Ukraine, saying Russia “doesn’t…
Trump Confirms Call With Maduro, Comments on Ukraine Talks
US President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke by phone with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro but declined to share details, saying only the call “went well.” Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war were progressing despite “corruption…
Turkish FM Meets Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Tehran, where he was received by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his official visit. Fidan continues his diplomatic contacts in the Iranian capital.…
Pope Leo XIV Backs Two-State Solution on Lebanon Visit
Pope Leo XIV, visiting Lebanon after his trip to Türkiye, said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be resolved through a two-state solution. “Israel does not accept this for now, but it remains the only solution,” he told…
Türkiye Ready to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Again: Turkish FM
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is prepared to revive the Istanbul talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine War, stressing that “direct negotiations must continue” despite difficulties.
Speaking in Berlin after meeting German…
Hegseth Makes Surprise Visit to US Warships in Caribbean
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill, both deployed to the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela. He joined troops for a…
Trump Vows to Halt Immigration from “Third World Countries”
US President Donald Trump said he will reverse immigration policies from before his administration, declaring he will “permanently pause immigration from third world countries” to let the US “fully recover.” His comments came after the…