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European Union expands Russia sanctions with 1,600 new measures

The European Union has approved its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, adding approximately 1,600 new entries targeting the country’s military-industrial sector, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The latest measures reflect the bloc’s continued efforts to restrict Russia’s......

Four Potential Successors to Zelensky Emerge Amid Trump’s Calls for Ukrainian Elections

Speculation over Ukraine’s political future has intensified following renewed calls from US President Donald Trump for the country to hold presidential elections and choose new leadership. A report by Newsweek has identified four figures who could potentially challenge President Volodymyr Zelensky......

Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal, Citing Europe’s $250 Billion Energy Payments to Moscow

US President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to authorize transactions involving Russian diesel, arguing that European countries have paid Moscow approximately $250 billion for energy. His remarks came amid growing criticism of the arrangement from American lawmakers and......

Trump calls for new Ukrainian leadership and urges Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil facilities

US President Donald Trump has called for a change in Ukraine’s leadership, arguing that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has failed to make sufficient progress towards ending the war with Russia. Trump also urged Kyiv to stop attacking Russian oil facilities, adding to tensions surrounding Washington’s......

Zelensky Offers to Halt Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries if Moscow Spares Ukraine’s Energy Grid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, proposing a reciprocal de-escalation measure as Russian strikes continue to damage the country’s electricity network. In a statement......

Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce as Zelensky Demands Clarification

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, October 11, that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement came as a surprise, leaving questions about the arrangement’s terms and implementation. The......

Trump criticizes Nobel Peace Prize decision and questions its credibility

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a recipient he described as an unfamiliar and undeserving figure, arguing that the choice has damaged the reputation of the prestigious international award. Speaking at a political rally in Syracuse, New......

NATO to hold nuclear deterrence exercise in Italy without live nuclear weapons

NATO is scheduled to launch its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise in Italy on October 13, with 17 countries expected to participate. The alliance has confirmed that the drills will not involve the use of live nuclear weapons, describing them as a routine training activity designed to......

Kremlin says Putin and Trump are expected to speak by phone soon

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a telephone conversation in the near future, although no specific date has been confirmed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared the information but did not provide further details about......