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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
Read full article: Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Starmer challenges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire
Read full article: Starmer challenges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefireBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine now, if he is serious about peace.
Allies preserve unity even as Trump's tariffs and Canada taunts overshadow G7 meeting
Read full article: Allies preserve unity even as Trump's tariffs and Canada taunts overshadow G7 meetingTop diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies are jointly expressing support for Ukraine and a U.S. ceasefire proposal in the three-year-old war.
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere
Read full article: Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhereThe Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions.
EU's top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine and global humanitarian aid in dig at US
Read full article: EU's top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine and global humanitarian aid in dig at USThe European Union is doubling down on its pledge to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia’s illegal invasion and stepping up humanitarian aid when others pull back as the bloc of European countries reconciles with the reality of America's retreat on the global stage.
Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025
Read full article: Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford.
Elon Musk claims X being targeted in 'massive cyberattack' as service goes down
Read full article: Elon Musk claims X being targeted in 'massive cyberattack' as service goes downHours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."
From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freeze
Read full article: From staff cuts to aid reductions, UN humanitarian agencies scramble in wake of US funding freezeTrump administration freezes on U.S. foreign aid have led many United Nations organizations to cut staff, budgets and services in places as diverse as Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine and even the United States.
Takeaways from the EU's landmark security summit after Trump said Europe must fend for itself
Read full article: Takeaways from the EU's landmark security summit after Trump said Europe must fend for itselfEuropean Union leaders are trumpeting their endorsement of a plan to free up hundreds of billions of euros to inject into their defense budgets.
Politics & Power: What’s the end game for President Trump’s dealmaking on Ukraine?
Read full article: Politics & Power: What’s the end game for President Trump’s dealmaking on Ukraine?Stuart Kaufman, an expert on international relations and the war between Ukraine and Russia, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to break down the roadblocks to moving toward peace on Politics & Power.
Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
Read full article: Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election winMainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's election, ensuring strong support for Ukraine and creating hopes for economic renewal.
US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw
Read full article: US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdrawThe U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Moscow’s invasion.
EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and European security
Read full article: EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and European securityThe leaders of the 27 European Union countries will hold an emergency summit on March 6 about next steps for Ukraine and Europe’s security.
Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar result
Read full article: Conservative opposition wins German election and the far right is 2nd with strongest postwar resultProjections show German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in Sunday's national election.
Ukrainian refugee in Jacksonville fears being kicked out of the US during indefinite immigration freeze
Read full article: Ukrainian refugee in Jacksonville fears being kicked out of the US during indefinite immigration freezeAn indefinite freeze on processing immigration applications has thousands of Ukrainian refugees living in Florida, including the hundreds here in Jacksonville feeling nervous about their legal immigration status.
A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump
Read full article: A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under TrumpNATO members are continuing their largest combat exercises of 2025 amid concern within the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.
US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war
Read full article: US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine warU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States and Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war
Read full article: Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine warA Pennsylvania schoolteacher who's back on American soil after his release from Russia has spoken to his wife, his two children and his 95-year-old mother.
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
Read full article: NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administrationU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO.
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
Read full article: Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions growThe main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future of Washington’s support for arming the war-torn country.
Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling
Read full article: Pauses on US foreign aid and other grants send funders and nonprofits scramblingThe Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
Read full article: EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objectionsThe European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its war against Ukraine.
Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those ties
Read full article: Intelligence sharing by the US and its allies has saved lives. Trump could test those tiesCurrent and former European and U.S. officials have raised concerns about some of President Donald Trump’s picks for top intelligence posts.
Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine.
Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Read full article: Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader FicoTens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to the pro-Russia policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Read full article: Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with UkraineHungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
Read full article: Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flatPresident Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to end the war in Ukraine.
Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiatives
Read full article: Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiativesOutgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken told The Associated Press that he hopes the incoming Trump administration will press forward with several key points in President Joe Biden’s foreign policy, including on the Middle East and Ukraine.
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Read full article: Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggressionLithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026.
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Read full article: Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctionsThe presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.
Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aid
Read full article: Trump's pick for budget director won't say whether he would release Ukraine aidPresident-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director is declining to commit to doling out congressionally approved funds, specifically U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
Read full article: US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with RussiaThe U.S. Treasury Department says it’s expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW
Read full article: Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POWAustralia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.
European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
Read full article: European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easyThe defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult.
Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts
Read full article: Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflictsAs President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he's insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the globe.
US to announce $500M in weapons to be sent to Ukraine
Read full article: US to announce $500M in weapons to be sent to UkraineThe U.S. is set to provide Ukraine an additional $500 million in weapons quickly pulled from its existing stockpiles as the Biden administration works to get Kyiv in a stronger negotiating position before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Biden administration set to announce 'substantial' final weapons package for Ukraine
Read full article: Biden administration set to announce 'substantial' final weapons package for UkraineThe Biden administration is set to announce a massive, final weapons aid package for Ukraine as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany this week to meet with representatives of about 50 partner nations who have come to Ukraine’s defense since Russia invaded nearly three years ago.
The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
Read full article: The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea dealsA military appeals court has ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks.
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain
Read full article: Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder painTwo-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder.
Russia's central bank holds off on interest rate hike amid friction between inflation, war spending
Read full article: Russia's central bank holds off on interest rate hike amid friction between inflation, war spendingRussia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at a record 21%, holding off on further increases despite high consumer inflation fueled by the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.
As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot back
Read full article: As Russia threats loom, Finland's people are learning to shoot backPeople in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands.
Researcher: North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia to use against Ukraine in months
Read full article: Researcher: North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia to use against Ukraine in monthsNorth Korea demonstrated this year that it could produce ballistic missiles and supply them to Russia for use against Ukraine in a matter of months.
Politics & Power: New page being written in Middle East & world history has been likened to ‘fall of Berlin Wall’
Read full article: Politics & Power: New page being written in Middle East & world history has been likened to ‘fall of Berlin Wall’Political analyst Daniel Cronrath and News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton discuss the ripple effects expected in the Middle East after the historic ouster of Syria's Bashar Assad that brought an end to his family's 50 years of brutal rule.
Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
Read full article: Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in stormAt least one person has died after two Russian oil tankers took heavy storm damage in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an emergency rescue operation, Russian officials told state news outlets.
Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loom
Read full article: Moldova declares a state of emergency over energy as fears of Russian gas shortage loomMoldova’s parliament has voted in favor of imposing a state of emergency in the energy sector over fears that Russia could leave the European Union candidate country without sufficient natural gas supplies this winter.
Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says
Read full article: Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader saysBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile.
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
Read full article: New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinksThe new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money.
Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus
Read full article: Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focusSecretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to Europe for what will likely be the last high-level NATO meeting before the Biden administration leaves office next month.
Halep dismayed at how Swiatek's doping case was handled compared to her own
Read full article: Halep dismayed at how Swiatek's doping case was handled compared to her ownThe former Wimbledon and French Open tennis champion Simona Halep has expressed dismay at the way Iga Swiatek’s doping case was handled compared to her own.
Ukrainian family reflects on milestones, thankful for support since moving to Florida
Read full article: Ukrainian family reflects on milestones, thankful for support since moving to FloridaTwo years after fleeing Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion, the Moiseienko family is finding their footing in Florida, with 2023 marking significant milestones in their new life.
Path to the Polls: Biden works to secure legacy with Trump lurking in the wings
Read full article: Path to the Polls: Biden works to secure legacy with Trump lurking in the wingsPresident Joe Biden is using the waning days of his administration to shape his legacy while President-elect Donald Trump is waiting in the wings to take office. And Biden is very mindful of the fact that Trump may very well undo everything he does once he moves into the White House.
Blinken heads to last G7 meeting of Biden presidency with Ukraine and Mideast topping the agenda
Read full article: Blinken heads to last G7 meeting of Biden presidency with Ukraine and Mideast topping the agendaSecretary of State Antony Blinken is leaving on a diplomatic trip to Europe that includes a meeting of foreign ministers from the leading industrialized nations that will focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war
Read full article: The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into warRussia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday.
The US is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. Here's what it means
Read full article: The US is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. Here's what it meansThe U.S. decision to provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines expands the use of a weapon that the international community has long condemned because of its danger to innocent civilians.
North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
Read full article: North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threatsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats.
Austria says Russia's Gazprom will cut off natural gas supply this weekend
Read full article: Austria says Russia's Gazprom will cut off natural gas supply this weekendAustria's chancellor says Russia’s state-owned natural gas company Gazrom will cut off supplies early Saturday to Austrian utility OMV.
A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine
Read full article: A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to UkraineA Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services.
NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Read full article: NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliancesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”.
EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war
Read full article: EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the warThe nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mount.
Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump
Read full article: Kremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and TrumpThe Kremlin is rejecting reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he called his “private calls” with world leaders.
America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
Read full article: America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential electionThe United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
Read full article: US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effortThe U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 398 firms across Russia, India, China, and more than a dozen other nations — accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aid its ability to evade sanctions.
Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemy
Read full article: Vance calls Russia an American adversary but won't label Moscow as an enemyRepublican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says Russia is a U.S. adversary but suggests it’s counterproductive to approach Moscow as an enemy.
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
Read full article: Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spendingRussia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation.
Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
Read full article: Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia's global clout but was shadowed by UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the West.
South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with arms
Read full article: South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with armsSouth Korea’s president has raised the possibility of supplying Ukraine with weapons while stressing that his government “won’t sit idle” as North Korea allegedly sends troops to support Russia’s aggression toward its neighbor.
G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds
Read full article: G7 allies are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian fundsUkraine will receive $50 billion in loans, backed by frozen Russian assets, from Group of Seven allies.
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Read full article: Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threatOfficials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant GermanyUkraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called victory plan after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not welcome by some key Western partners, in particular Germany.
US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize
Read full article: US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prizeThe prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize.
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Read full article: Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigationGoogle, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack dronesThe U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions against two Chinese makers of drone engines and parts that the Biden administration says directly helped Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine.
Russia releases man whose daughter's drawing opposed Ukraine fighting
Read full article: Russia releases man whose daughter's drawing opposed Ukraine fightingA group that monitors political detentions in Russia says that a man convicted of discrediting the military after his daughter made a drawing criticizing Russia’s military actions in Ukraine has been released from prison after serving 22 months.
Path to the Polls: Talking Middle East strategy & beyond with former UN Ambassador Nancy Soderberg
Read full article: Path to the Polls: Talking Middle East strategy & beyond with former UN Ambassador Nancy SoderbergOn Path to the Polls this week, News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton talks with Nancy Soderberg, a former UN Ambassador and expert on American foreign relations, about tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. policy on Ukraine and more.
Takeaways from an AP investigation of Russia recruiting Africans to make drones for use in Ukraine
Read full article: Takeaways from an AP investigation of Russia recruiting Africans to make drones for use in UkraineRussia has recruited about 200 women ages 18-22 from across Africa to work in a factory alongside Russian vocational students, including teenagers, assembling thousands of Iranian-designed attack drones to be launched into Ukraine.
Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
Read full article: Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformationTop U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and China are seeking to meddle with specific U.S. House and Senate races this election year.
NATO's new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any US president
Read full article: NATO's new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any US presidentThe new head of NATO is vowing to help shore up Western support for war-ravaged Ukraine and says he can work with whoever is elected president of the United States, the alliance’s most powerful member.
Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the election
Read full article: Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the electionPresident Joe Biden has signed a temporary government spending bill that keeps agencies operating into December, after Congress punted key spending decisions until after the November election.
Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say
Read full article: Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists sayTwo researchers write in a new paper that Russia was able to brace for the financial penalties imposed after its invasion of Ukraine because of the lessons learned from sanctions imposed in 2014 after it invaded Crimea.
Biden opens busy foreign policy stretch as anxious allies shift gaze to Trump, Harris
Read full article: Biden opens busy foreign policy stretch as anxious allies shift gaze to Trump, HarrisPresident Joe Biden is opening a busy stretch tending to international allies anxious about where U.S. foreign policy may be headed when he leaves office in four months.
Harris hopes to turn Ukraine war into winning issue in battle with Trump for Polish American votes
Read full article: Harris hopes to turn Ukraine war into winning issue in battle with Trump for Polish American votesVice President Kamala Harris is pushing a new initiative to connect with Polish American voters.
Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fuelled by military spending
Read full article: Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fuelled by military spendingRussia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high inflation as government spending on the military strains the economy’s capacity to produce goods and services and drives up workers’ wages.
As Trump and Harris spar, ABC's moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized country
Read full article: As Trump and Harris spar, ABC's moderators grapple with conducting a debate in a polarized countryThey faced the challenge of moderating what is probably the only general election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talks
Read full article: Biden to host British Prime Minister Starmer next week for White House talksPresident Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks next week in Washington that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aid
Read full article: Pentagon leaders head to Germany for talks on Ukraine military aidTop U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes in the conflict and Ukraine presses its offensive in Russia’s Kursk region.
With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election
Read full article: With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November electionThe Biden administration has announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election.
Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him
Read full article: Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for himRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him.