‘Spinning tales’ in China: Zelenskyy reacts to Putin’s visit, accuses him of shifting blame for Ukraine war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin (AP images) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to China, accusing him of trying to shift blame for the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Putin was “spinning tales” in China, pretending he was not responsible for […]

‘Very disappointed’: Trump blasts Putin as Ukraine peace deadline nears, vows to ‘do something to help people live’ | Watch

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin for failing to advance a peace deal on Ukraine, just days before a self-imposed deadline is due to expire.Trump voices frustration after Alaska summitSpeaking on the Scott Jennings Radio Show, Trump was asked if he felt betrayed by Putin’s actions […]

Germany criticizes EU remarks on plans to deploy to Ukraine

German defense minister Boris Pistorius (AP) Two top lawmakers from Germany’s ruling coalition made a surprise visit to Ukraine.Jens Spahn, the leader of the conservative CDU/CSU in the Bundestag, and Matthias Miersch, the Bundestag leader of the center-left Social Democrats, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held talks in the Ukrainian capital. Trump-Putin Bonhomie ‘IRKS’ […]

What now? EU brainstorms new ways to back Ukraine

Representative Image (AI-generated) When EU foreign ministers meet, their agenda often reads like a world atlas. There are dizzying lists of statements and actions to sign off on, and points to tackle about every corner of the globe — and much time is usually eaten up in negotiations to cajole 27 states into a unanimous […]

Pope condemns ‘pandemic of arms’: Prays for US school shooting victims; urges Ukraine ceasefire

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a powerful plea against what he called the global “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed for victims of a deadly school Mass shooting in the United States.Speaking in English from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, the Chicago-born pontiff condemned both the Minnesota attack and the […]

How Russia Is Distracting Citizens From the War

new video loaded: How Russia Is Distracting Citizens From the War By Ivan Nechepurenko, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Melanie Bencosme and Stephanie Swart•August 30, 2025 Moscow is hosting a big summer festival as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. Katrin Bennhold, a senior international reporter for The New York Times, talks with Ivan Nechepurenko, a […]

Over 500 drones fired at Ukraine: One killed, dozens injured in Russian attack; 14 regions impacted

Russia’s attack on Ukraine (Images shared by Ukrainian president Zelenskyy) Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing one person, wounding at least 24 others and damaging residential areas and infrastructure, officials said on Saturday, as reported by Reuters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes hit 14 regions and involved more than 500 […]

What’s fueling recent tension between Ukraine and Hungary?

Representative Image (AI) Ukrainian drone and rocket strikes on the Druzhba pipeline in Russia last Friday disrupted Hungary’s oil supply from Russia.Right after last week’s attack on the pipeline, Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party went on the offensive rhetorically. Leading Hungarian politicians called the bombing of Russia’s energy infrastructure “a military attack against the European Union” […]

‘Egregious’: Russia’s attack on Ukraine receives backlash- Here’s what nations said

Russia launched a major air attack early Thursday on Kyiv, including a rare strike on the city centre, that killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, sparking backlash from different countries. In the Ukraine attack, Russian missiles also damaged European Union diplomatic offices, authorities said. The bombardment, involving drones and missiles, marked the […]

Ukraine allows young men to leave the country: Why Kyiv is suddenly easing its wartime travel ban | World News

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, Ukraine is easing its strict wartime travel restrictions on men. A new regulation, effective August 29, 2025, will allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country freely until they turn 23. The move marks a significant shift from the blanket ban that […]