Trump Threatens to Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Growing Frustration
U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to abandon efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within days unless tangible progress is made, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking in Paris after high-level talks with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “We’re not going to […]
Russia and Iran cement strategic partnership to counter western sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian solidified their nations’ alliance on Friday by signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” in Moscow. The agreement, which spans trade, military cooperation, education, and culture, marks a decisive step in deepening ties between the two countries as they face increasing isolation due to Western sanctions. The […]
End of era: Russian gas transit to EU through Ukraine stops
Russia has stopped the flow of natural gas to EU nations through Ukraine, ending a decades-long transit agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that his country would not let Russia profit further from its aggression. Poland also welcomed the cutoff, calling it a “victory” against Moscow’s energy dominance. The halt occurred at 8:00 AM local […]
Putin apologizes for tragic Azerbaijan airlines crash
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a rare apology to Azerbaijan for a tragic incident that occurred over Russian airspace on Christmas Day. An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, Flight J2-8243, crashed after Russian air defense systems reportedly engaged in response to Ukrainian drone strikes. While Putin expressed regret for the loss of life, he did not […]
Black Sea oil spill in Russian region called for federal emergency
Russian authorities plan to impose federal-level emergency after oil spills continue washing shore of the Black Sea. Over the past week, the regional and local emergency services are working to remove residue. The thousands of volunteers have also struggled to clean up the area. On Wednesday, the southern Krasnodar region declared a regional state emergency. […]
Biden rushes military aid to Ukraine amid Russia’s Christmas day strikes
Russia launched devastating airstrikes on Ukraine during Christmas, targeting energy infrastructure and leaving millions vulnerable in freezing conditions. The strikes resulted in one fatality in Dnipropetrovsk and six injuries in Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, calling them inhumane and accusing Russia of intentionally targeting critical infrastructure during the holiday season. In response, […]
Iran to cultivate closer trade relation with Eurasian Economic Union
The partnership of Iran with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) represents a significant shift in its economic strategy. It aims to bolster trade relations and reduce reliance on Western markets. The EAEU, comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, offers Iran access to a market of approximately 190 million people. The leaders of EAEU countries […]
BRICS welcomes nine new countries in the block
Moscow: Nine new countries are set to become official partners f BRICS from 1st Jan 2025. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday, Belarus, Thailand, Cuba, Malaysia, Uganda and Uzbekistan will join the block. After expansion, acronyms BRICS+ reflects new membership. The organization came into formation in 2001. Its founding members were Brazil, Russia, India […]
New Syrian leader met top US diplomats in Damascus
Senior US diplomats met Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus. This was the first formal meeting between the US and the man now leading Syria after his group overthrew President Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago. The talks were described as “good” and “productive” by Barbara Leaf, the […]
Putin announced major changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
Vladimir Putin has announced significant changes in Russia’s nuclear doctrine. This updated policy empowers Moscow to use nuclear weapons to defend both Russia and Belarus. These changes allow Russia’s deployment of nuclear warheads in Belarus. It lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons and broadens the conditions for a nuclear strike. During his annual Q&A […]
