Ukraine
Putin demands Ukraine territory in exchange for ceasefire
At a recent summit in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk as a condition for ending the war, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the talks who spoke to newsmen. This proposal was reportedly made to US President, Donald Trump during their discussions. Although Russian forces […]
Security guarantees essential for Ukraine peace deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of strong security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe in any peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. “The EU is working closely with Zelenskyy and the United States to reach a just and lasting peace. Strong security guarantees that protect Ukrainian and European vital […]
Ukraine’s Zelensky Rules Out Ceding Donbas Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly stated that Ukraine will reject any Russian proposal to give up the Donbas region in exchange for a ceasefire, warning it could be used as a springboard for future attacks. This stance comes ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in […]
Ukraine Has A Right To Defend Itself and Protect Its Interests-EU
European Union(EU) leaders have made a united call to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity ahead of a crucial virtual summit with US President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to discuss US strategy before Trump’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. All EU leaders, except Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, signed a joint statement emphasizing […]
Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington DC
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing the nation’s capital, Washington DC, under direct federal control and deploying the US National Guard to “re-establish law, order and public safety”. At a press conference on Monday, Trump declared it “liberation day” in DC, despite a lack of evidence supporting his claims of […]
Putin Still Holds Sway Over Trump, Winning Great-Power Bilateral Summit
Despite Ukraine’s efforts to recalibrate its strategy for dealing with the Trump administration, Vladimir Putin appears to have emerged as the dominant force in the relationship between the Russian president and Donald Trump. The upcoming summit in Alaska, scheduled for August 15, has been marked by confusion and chaos, with unclear details about the format […]
Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Oil Refinery In Drone Exchange
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to intensify, with both sides engaging in drone attacks and exchanging fire. Ukraine’s military has claimed to have struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov region, causing explosions and destruction. According to Osama Bin Javaid, reporting from Moscow, “drones are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in the […]
UK, US Hold Talks with Ukraine and European Partners on Peace Plan
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and US Vice-President JD Vance held a meeting with Ukrainian and European partners at Chevening House in Kent to discuss the US-brokered peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting comes ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday. The […]
Ukraine’s Conscription Crisis: Abuse and Emigration
Ukraine is grappling with a deepening conscription crisis, marked by alleged abuse and corruption, prompting some men to flee the country. The crisis stems from a dire shortage of front-line troops in the fight against Russia, with conscription patrols tasked with boosting the army accused of beating, tear-gassing, and detaining unwilling men. Artem, a 29-year-old […]
White House Says Trump is ‘Open’ to Talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
The White House has announced that United States President Donald Trump is “open” to the idea of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Russian officials have expressed interest in meeting with Trump. “The Russians expressed their desire to meet with President […]