On Friday, US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction regarding a recent telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. He characterised the Russian leader’s intentions as focused solely on continuing to “keep killing people.” The situation is undeniably challenging. I expressed my deep dissatisfaction with my conversation with President Putin. “He…
On Tuesday, Russia expressed its support for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, following announcements from both parties and US President Donald Trump regarding a cessation of hostilities. “A ceasefire, if truly established, is certainly a positive development,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated during a press briefing, expressing Moscow’s hope for its sustainability. Moscow has…
Vladimir Putin appears to be seizing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran as a strategic opportunity to elevate his position on the global stage, following more than three years since the onset of his invasion of Ukraine. Experts suggest that the Russian president has positioned himself as a potential mediator; however, concerns arise regarding…
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia has ramped up its offensive against Ukraine, launching the most crucial number of drones and missiles in a single night to date. Ukrainian officials reported that at least 12 individuals, among them three children, lost their lives, while dozens more sustained injuries. The recent attack marks the second…
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Joe Biden criticised the Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, labelling it as “modern-day appeasement.” This marks Biden’s first interview since his departure from the White House. During a speech in Delaware on Monday, he asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as…
On April 7, shuttered shopfronts dotted the empty streets of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank as Palestinians observed a general strike, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “I walked through the city today and couldn’t find a single open place,” said Fadi Saadi, a shopkeeper in Bethlehem. Across…
After three peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US. Washington said all parties would continue working toward a “durable and lasting peace” in statements announcing the agreements, which would reopen a vital trade route. They have also committed to…
US President Donald Trump has received a new portrait from Russian President Vladimir Putin while expressing disdain for an existing painting, labelling it as “truly the worst.” The new portrait remains under wraps, with no public display to date. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov characterised the item as a “personal gift,” emphasising that any additional information…
Donald Trump’s special envoy has criticised Sir Keir Starmer‘s proposal for an international force to aid a ceasefire in Ukraine, labelling it as “a posture and a pose.” Steve Witkoff expressed that the concept stemmed from a “simplistic” perspective, suggesting that the UK prime minister and other European leaders believe “we all have to emulate…
In the coming days, US President Donald Trump is set to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as negotiations persist regarding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict in Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff, following his meeting with Putin in Moscow on Thursday, informed CNN that he anticipates a call between both…
