Merz Says Europe Must Have a Role in Trump’s Ukraine Peace Talks German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for Europe to play a central role in US-led efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on November 3, Merz said European countries must help shape any lasting peace … Read more
Trump Says He’s in Talks With Russia and China about Denuclearization US President Donald Trump has said that United States is holding discussions with Russia and China about denuclearization. He made the comments during an interview on October 15, 2026, and described the overall nuclear situation as a shame. Trump added that he would support … Read more
Trump Says China and Russia Have ‘Too Much to Lose’ by Helping Iran President Donald Trump said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran amid concerns about possible foreign support for Tehran. He argued that Moscow and Beijing have too much to lose by backing Iran. Trump said in a post on … Read more
Russia Shared Jet-Drone Technology With North Korea, Zelenskiy Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia may have shared jet-powered drone technology with North Korea, adding to concerns over the expanding military relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang. He made the claim on Sunday as Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine. Ukraine … Read more
Pro-Putin United Russia Wins Record 355 Seats in Russia’s Parliament Russia’s ruling United Russia party has secured a record 355 seats in the 450-member State Duma, according to preliminary results announced by Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova. The party won 57.83% of the vote, up from 49.8% in 2021, after more than 95% of … Read more
BRICS 2026 in India and the Rise of a New World Order New Delhi has become the stage for one of the most consequential gatherings of emerging powers in recent years. The 18th BRICS Summit, held in India on September 12–13, 2026, has brought together an expanded group of countries at a moment when the … Read more
Trump Tells Putin He Wants Swift End to Ukraine War and Restoration of US-Russia Ties U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he wants a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Trump also argued that ending the conflict could help restore broader US-Russia relations. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said … Read more
Trump Dismisses Russian Sabotage Claims Against NATO Allies, Backs Putin U.S. President Donald Trump has downplayed allegations of Russian sabotage against NATO allies. At the White House on September 4, Trump said Vladimir Putin was not seeking to attack NATO territory. His comments came days after Germany accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack … Read more
Modi, Xi and Putin Lead Major Powers at the Bishkek SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived in Bishkek. They are joining more than a dozen world leaders at the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan. The two-day meeting runs from August 31 to September 1, … Read more
Putin’s Disputed Islands Visit Sparks Anger in Tokyo Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup in the Kuril Islands on August 13, marking his first visit to the disputed Pacific island chain. Russia controls the islands, while Japan claims the four southernmost islands and calls them the Northern Territories. The visit quickly drew a strong diplomatic … Read more