The Bizarre Reality of Putin’s Phone-In
President Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference showcased unusual moments alongside candid frustrations from ordinary Russians through text messages. Central to the event was the...
Macron: Europe Must Engage Putin If U.S. Peace Talks Fail
French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that Europe may need to directly engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin if U.S.-led efforts toward a Ukraine peace...
China Threatens Retaliation Over New U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan
China's defense ministry announced plans to enhance military training and implement "forceful measures" in response to an $11.1 billion U.S. arms sales package to...
Markets Give Quiet Nod to EU’s Joint Borrowing Plan for Ukraine
Investors reacted positively to the European Union's decision to fund loans to Ukraine through borrowing, which avoids a controversial plan to use frozen Russian...
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine used aerial drones to strike the empty Russian oil tanker Qendil in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a first for Kyiv's efforts against Russian...
Russian Arms Firms Hit by AI-Powered Cyber Attacks
Russian technology companies involved in air defense and sensitive electronics have recently been targeted by a cyber espionage group using AI-generated fake documents. This...
NATO: Military Support for Kyiv Remains Firm
Arms supplies to Ukraine have continued despite U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt direct donations, according to a NATO military official. After...
Putin set to signal war or peace stance at year-end news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to address the future of the war in Ukraine when he speaks at his marathon end-of-year news conference...
Syria, Kurdish forces race to salvage integration deal
Syrian, Kurdish and U.S. officials are intensifying talks ahead of a year-end deadline to show progress on a stalled agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces...
Japan reaffirms no-nukes stance after official’s remarks spark debate
Japan reiterated its long-standing commitment to its three non-nuclear principles after media reports said a senior security official had suggested the country should acquire...