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Ukraine: European defence ministers meet in Paris

Defence ministers from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland gathered in Paris on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen European defence and provide security guarantees for Ukraine. This meeting comes as the US rethinks its relationship with Russia. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov was invited to the meeting, where the first session focused on military […]

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

European leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss increasing defence spending and pledging continued support for Ukraine. This comes after the US President Donald Trump froze military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that Europe can no longer rely on US protection. During the summit, leaders from the 27 EU countries will be joined […]

Elon Musk appears to back US withdrawing from NATO and UN

Elon Musk has shown support for the idea of the United States leaving both NATO and the United Nations. The billionaire entrepreneur reposted a message on X (formerly Twitter) that called for the US to withdraw from these organizations. The original post was made by political commentator Gunther Eagleman, who identifies as a “Proud America […]

Zelenskyy arrives US to sign mineral deal with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, DC, on Friday for a meeting with former US President Donald Trump. The two leaders are set to sign an important mineral deal, which is expected to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. While some details of the agreement have been shared, the full terms are still […]

Russia war: Ukraine becoming NATO member not on the table – US

The United States has made it clear that Ukraine will not be joining NATO. The US National Security Adviser, Michael Waltz, said that the idea of Ukraine becoming a NATO member is not being discussed. Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Waltz explained that while the US is committed to NATO and its agreements with […]

Russia vs Ukraine: If Putin wins in Ukraine, US loses – Finnish President tells Trump

Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has warned that if Russia wins the war in Ukraine, the United States will lose its global influence. He made this statement as concerns grow in Europe about former US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict. Speaking at an event marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Stubb stressed […]

Germany’s Merz Calls For ‘Independence’ From US As Conservatives Win Vote

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s centre-right CDU/CSU alliance, has said that Europe should become more independent from the United States. His comments came after his party won the country’s recent parliamentary elections. Merz is now working to form a coalition government but has ruled out partnering with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Merz expressed […]

War: US trying to please Russia – Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy cries out

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of trying to “please” Russia in ongoing discussions about ending the war. He warned that if Russia is allowed to dominate these talks, Europe’s military strength will be weakened. High-level representatives from the US and Russia arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for negotiations. However, Zelensky […]

Europe warns against Ukraine ceasefire without peace deal

European leaders met in Paris on Monday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. They agreed to support Ukraine but warned that stopping the fighting without a full peace deal could be risky. The meeting was called by French President Emmanuel Macron after U.S. President Donald Trump planned peace talks with Russia. These talks, set to […]