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…
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 a bold statement, Poland‘s president has asserted that the resumption of gas flows from Russia to Western Europe should be permanently off the table, regardless of any potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview with the BBC, Andrzej Duda expressed that the Nord Stream gas pipelines, inactive since 2022, “should be…
Western authorities have informed the BBC that in just three months of battle in Russia‘s west Kursk region, North Korean forces had suffered about 40% losses. The authorities, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, indicated that 4,000 of the estimated 11,000 troops dispatched from North Korea, also known as the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic…
In a significant diplomatic move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a video call shortly after Donald Trump‘s inauguration on Monday. Both leaders expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral relations to “greater heights,” as reported by state media from both nations. In a recent statement, Putin referred to Xi as…
Ukraine is facing significant challenges in its ground operations. Many soldiers are fatigued and worn down after three years of continuous combat. The pressing inquiry remains: is the nation capable of withstanding yet another year of conflict? Their forces continue to demonstrate resistance against Russian advances in the east. However, they find themselves nearly encircled…
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform focused on distancing the United States from international conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine, advocating for higher tariffs on foreign trade partners, and emphasizing the need to revitalize domestic manufacturing. Recently, he has indicated a shift towards a more assertive stance in his foreign policy. Initially, he made…
The United States has reported that North Korean troops have lost their lives while engaging with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region of Russia. The recent reports indicate that these would mark the first casualties since revelations surfaced in October regarding North Korea’s deployment of approximately 10,000 troops to bolster Russia’s military campaign. According…
