Oil price: Russia boasts as European leaders kick against Trump’s lifting of US sanctions
Several European leaders have criticized the decision by Donald Trump to ease some U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. The move came as global oil markets face pressure following tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Norway said easing restrictions could weaken international […]
Europe must clearly define security guarantees for Ukraine — Zelenskiy
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has asked European leaders to offer clear and reliable security guarantees as his country seeks a peace deal with Russia after more than three years of war. In a virtual meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark, Zelenskiy stressed the need for a united […]
Putin suggests hosting Zelensky in Moscow for peace meeting
New information has come out about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow for peace talks. The suggestion reportedly came up during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The call took place while Trump was in Washington hosting talks with Zelensky and several European leaders, […]
Trump tells Zelenskyy to drop Crimea and NATO ambitions ahead of Washington talks with European leaders
Former US President Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just before critical talks in Washington. He suggested that Ukraine could end the ongoing war with Russia almost immediately if it gave up its NATO ambitions and claims to Crimea. Trump shared his message on Truth Social, writing: “President Zelenskyy of […]
Trump says he wants three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, August 13, that he wants a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his upcoming Alaska summit with Putin. He hopes the talks will help bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which has lasted more than three years. Trump made […]