A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Putin’s war effort while doing little to lower U.S. fuel prices.
Putin’s Valdai speech renewed nuclear warnings and blamed the West for the Ukraine war, sharpening geopolitical risk for European business.
Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war globally, while arguing Russia’s oil revenues and manpower are under mounting strain.
ICAO called for tighter conflict-zone protections after Ukraine warned that Russia's airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe amid intensified military activity.
Scott Bessent reportedly told Anton Siluanov that the U.S. will not ease pressure on Russia before the war in Ukraine ends, reinforcing a hard line for business.
Pro-Kremlin blogger Ilya Remeslo has been detained following his public criticism of Putin and the Ukraine war, raising questions about political dissent and governance risks in Russia.
Former US President Trump praises Zelensky’s resilience in the Russia-Ukraine war while criticizing Europe's stance, highlighting strategic challenges for US foreign policy.
Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner in active diplomatic talks aiming to accelerate an end to the war with Russia.
The EU postpones appointing a special envoy to negotiate with Russia, focusing on developing a clear strategy and leveraging sanctions first.
European leaders and Ukraine's president convened virtually to strategize renewed diplomatic efforts and enhance Europe's role in ending the war against Russian aggression.
Ukraine has reportedly seized strategic initiative in the conflict with Russia, intensifying long-range drone strikes and regaining more territory than it loses.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as his preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, highlighting strategic business and political dimensions amid stalled diplomacy.