Kristian Berg Harpviken, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the panel considers each nominee solely on their own merits, and media attention or public campaigns “have no impact on the discussions that are going on in the committee.”This statement comes as Donald Trump, who returned to the White House in January, has repeatedly expressed […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday warned that Russia’s overnight drone barrage, which sent multiple drones into Polish airspace, poses “an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe.”Zelenskyy said that at least eight Russian drones were “aimed toward” Poland during the overnight attack, forcing Warsaw to activate its air defences. “Moscow always pushes the boundaries of what […]
Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western forces sent to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s military, following Kyiv’s allies’ pledge to deploy troops if a peace deal is reached.“If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will be legitimate targets,” […]
Russian President learns what ‘chill sesh’ and ‘total cringe’ mean Russian President Vladimir Putin tried his hand at Gen Z slang on Thursday while promoting regional development and Asia-Pacific cooperation at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).The two-day forum, held September 4–5 in Vladivostok, was dominated by discussions of economic growth, infrastructure, and energy ties, […]
VLadimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un (AP image) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. No details have been provided yet on the exact timing of the meeting.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said […]
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he will soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as US efforts to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine appear to have stalled, leaving the White House increasingly frustrated.Trump told reporters during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office that he […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pakistan has offered to build “supplementary” ties with Russia categorically mentioning that the nation had “respect” for Moscow-India relationship.“I would like to thank you for supporting Pakistan and trying to have a balancing act in the region,” Shehbaz Sharif told Russian President Vladimir Putin during bilateral talks in China.“I know and I must say that […]
