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Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles
Read full article: Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missilesUkrainians are expressing disappointment as the U.S. may not provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
Europe's main center-left political group expels Slovak leader's party for breaching its values
Read full article: Europe's main center-left political group expels Slovak leader's party for breaching its valuesEurope’s main center-left political group has kicked out the party of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.
French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin critic
Read full article: French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin criticFrench police have detained four people suspected of plotting an attack on exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin.
Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be held
Read full article: Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be heldHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated his country's role as the host for upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the war
Read full article: After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump calls on Ukraine and Russia to ‘stop where they are’ and end the warPresident Donald Trump is calling on Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are” and end their brutal war.
India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
Read full article: India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchasesIndia is looking to increase its purchases of crude oil and natural gas from the U.S. as it diversifies its energy supplies following criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump over its imports of discounted Russian oil.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Read full article: Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil.
A look at some world leaders who have fled uprisings
Read full article: A look at some world leaders who have fled uprisingsA military coup this week in Madagascar forced the president into exile, joining a list of international leaders who fled their countries or went into hiding during uprisings to avoid incarceration or retaliation.
Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow
Read full article: Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in MoscowSyria’s interim leader, who led a swift rebel offensive last year that ousted former Syrian President Bashar Assad despite years of Moscow’s support, made his first visit to Russia and held talks with President Vladimir Putin.
Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump
Read full article: Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.
Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meeting
Read full article: Zelenskyy to visit Washington this week seeking long-range weapons and a Trump meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon
Read full article: Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soonPresident Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon.
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Read full article: Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy gridPower has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts.
North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un
Read full article: North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong UnNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased his military's most powerful weapons at a massive parade attended by foreign leaders.
Putin praises Trump's peace efforts despite failing to win the Nobel prize
Read full article: Putin praises Trump's peace efforts despite failing to win the Nobel prizeRussian President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, despite not winning a Nobel prize, and voiced hope for securing an agreement to extend a pivotal nuclear arms pact with Washington for another year.
Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talks
Read full article: Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talksFirst lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations
Read full article: Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominationsThe White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.
North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade
Read full article: North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military paradeNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U_S_-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world."
Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38
Read full article: Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people.
Putin is in Tajikistan for meetings with leaders of ex-Soviet leaders
Read full article: Putin is in Tajikistan for meetings with leaders of ex-Soviet leadersRussian President Vladimir Putin is making a state visit to Tajikistan, a three-day trip that includes a series of meetings with leaders of other nations that once were part of the Soviet Union.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
Read full article: Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pactThe Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World Cup
Read full article: Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the World CupDonald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino agreed to hold the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. This decision was forged during a conversation at a Club World Cup match.
Georgia's prime minister says protesters want to topple his government and vows a further crackdown
Read full article: Georgia's prime minister says protesters want to topple his government and vows a further crackdownGeorgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused the opposition of trying to overthrow his government.
Georgia's police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace
Read full article: Georgia's police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palaceGeorgia's police have used water cannons and pepper spray to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace.
Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut supplies
Read full article: Hungary clings to Russian oil and gas as EU and NATO push to cut suppliesHungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports.
Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the US
Read full article: Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the USDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin have been trading barbs using the term "paper tiger," a phrase popularized by the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount
Read full article: European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mountFrench President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must take a tougher approach on Russia by shooting down drones the violate European airspace and boarding Moscow's shadow fleet ships.
Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in France
Read full article: Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in FranceFrench authorities have announced the captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in February.
In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukes
Read full article: In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukesA senior North Korean diplomat is reiterating that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to do so.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Read full article: Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms dealUkraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'
Read full article: Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'Russia’s top diplomat is insisting to world leaders that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe.
Senior Republican says Ukraine can beat back Russia and urges action on sanctions bill
Read full article: Senior Republican says Ukraine can beat back Russia and urges action on sanctions billJust back from a congressional delegation trip to Ukraine, a senior Republican says he’s more optimistic that the country can succeed in the war with Russia.
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says
Read full article: Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute saysRussia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne takeover of Taiwan, according to a UK-based defense forum.
Hungary's Orbán tells Trump that dropping Russian energy would bring economy 'to its knees'
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán tells Trump that dropping Russian energy would bring economy 'to its knees'Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will keep buying fossil fuels from Russia despite demands from President Donald Trump.
Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happening
Read full article: Russian forays into NATO airspace are causing alarm. Here's why they might be happeningIntrusions into NATO’s airspace blamed on Russia have reached an unprecedented scale, raising questions about whether the Kremlin is trying to test the alliance’s willingness to respond to a direct attack or divert its attention and resources from the war in Ukraine.
Leader of Belarus opposition warns Trump: Beware of her nation's president
Read full article: Leader of Belarus opposition warns Trump: Beware of her nation's presidentThe exiled head of Belarus’ opposition told The Associated Press that she thinks the country's iron-fisted leader Alexander Lukashenko wants to fool U.S. President Donald Trump using gestures like prisoner releases.
Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’
Read full article: Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in human history’Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling world leaders that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history."
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia
Read full article: Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against RussiaUkrainians have reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected shift in stance on their war with Russia.
What to know about the man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at a Florida golf course
Read full article: What to know about the man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at a Florida golf courseA jury has found Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year.
Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speech
Read full article: Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speechPresident Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires
Read full article: Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expiresRussian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year after the last remaining nuclear pact with the U.S. expires.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UNRussia and Ukraine are accusing each other of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates a busy week at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
Power, politics and performance: Russia's revamped Intervision song contest names a winner
Read full article: Power, politics and performance: Russia's revamped Intervision song contest names a winnerVietnamese singer Duc Phuc was crowned the winner of the newly revamped Intervision song contest — a Russian answer to Eurovision that some say is as much about politics and power as it is about performance.
Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Read full article: Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalatePresident Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he's been expressing more frustration and disappointment.
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
Read full article: In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stageIn all the stunning things about ABC’s swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.
Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
Read full article: Britain's outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threatsThe outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has given a wide-ranging speech on the threats facing the West as he prepares to leave office later this month.
Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and Vietnam
Read full article: Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and VietnamRussia is a key supplier of military goods to Vietnam, providing it with fighter jets, tanks and ships.
AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms deals
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Russia, Vietnam using energy profits to avoid possible US sanctions for arms dealsRussia and Vietnam have developed a mechanism to conceal arms deal payments to avoid American and other Western sanctions, using profits from joint energy-sector ventures to pay for defense contracts, according to internal Vietnamese documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China
Read full article: Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival ChinaPresident Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
The Latest: Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspensionCongressional Democrats have unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to tech, trade and politics at Starmer meeting
Read full article: After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to tech, trade and politics at Starmer meetingPresident Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received.
Alexei Navalny's widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
Read full article: Alexei Navalny's widow says lab reports show her husband was poisonedThe widow of Alexei Navalny says that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in an Arctic penal colony in Russia.
Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions
Read full article: Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisionsRussia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence.
Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 in Ukrainian city
Read full article: Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20 in Ukrainian cityUkrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets.
Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp
Read full article: Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pompDonald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom, where he'll become the first U_S_ president to get a second state visit to the U_K_ As Trump left the White House on Tuesday, he noted that during his past state visit he was hosted at Buckingham Palace and this time he'll be at Windsor Castle, which he says people call “the ultimate.”.
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATO
Read full article: Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATOA swarm of Russian drones flew last week into Poland in what officials there regarded as a deliberate provocation.
US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise
Read full article: US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exerciseThe United States, South Korea and Japan have begun an air and naval exercise off a South Korean island in their latest joint drill condemned by North Korea as a “reckless show of strength.”.
Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalation
Read full article: Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalationRepublican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas is worried that Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War III.
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
Read full article: Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on ChinaPresident Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, after Putin 'put down a marker' to NATO
Read full article: Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, after Putin 'put down a marker' to NATOIn the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation.
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
Read full article: NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off RussiaNATO says it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment.
Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstration
Read full article: Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstrationDozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London against a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko.
Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concerns
Read full article: Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concernsRussia and Belarus have launched a long-planned joint military exercise involving thousands of troops that has raised concern in the West.
Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats
Read full article: Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threatsEuropean leaders have expressed alarm over growing Russian hostility threatening their countries as Moscow’s forces pursue their invasion of Ukraine, concerns exacerbated after multiple Russian drones struck Polish soil.
A US Orthodox influencer spoke against Russia's war. Then she was ousted as a nun
Read full article: A US Orthodox influencer spoke against Russia's war. Then she was ousted as a nunSister Vassa Larin is an American nun who is best known for teaching about the Eastern Orthodox faith to thousands of viewers on YouTube.
Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
Read full article: Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspacePresident Donald Trump has offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland’s airspace.
EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions
Read full article: EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensionsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers.
ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
Read full article: ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph KonyInternational Criminal Court prosecutors has begun presenting evidence to back up charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony at the global court’s first in absentia hearing.
US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
Read full article: US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on RussiaU.S. and European officials have met at the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil.
North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles
Read full article: North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missilesNorth Korea says it conducted the final ground test of a solid-fuel rocket engine for a long-range ballistic missile in its latest advancement toward having an arsenal that could viably threaten the continental United States.
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power
Read full article: Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to powerNigel Farage has made a bold pitch to his Reform UK party, echoing themes that helped Donald Trump rise to power.
European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense funding
Read full article: European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense fundingConfusion has emerged over Trump administration plans to halt some security assistance funding to European countries along the border with Russia.
US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?
Read full article: US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, plan to visit the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions.
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Read full article: Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targetsRussian President Vladimir Putin says that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion is still ongoing, would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow's forces.
Ukraine moves to ban an Orthodox church it says is linked with pro-war Moscow church
Read full article: Ukraine moves to ban an Orthodox church it says is linked with pro-war Moscow churchThe Ukrainian government has declared that a branch of the Orthodox Church has failed to sever all ties with Moscow — and could soon be banned.
Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes on
Read full article: Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes onFox News seemed to be dealt a crippling blow in a $787 million settlement of a libel lawsuit more than two years ago, but has instead thrived.
A deadly strike marks a moment in Rubio's long desire to confront Venezuela
Read full article: A deadly strike marks a moment in Rubio's long desire to confront VenezuelaThe deadly strike on a boat U.S. officials say was carrying drugs from Venezuela may have marked a stunning shift, but escalating pressure on the South American country has defined much of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s quarter-century in politics.
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
Read full article: Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war endsFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia.