Putin suggests putting Ukraine under U.N.-sponsored external governance, boasts battlefield gains

Putin suggests putting Ukraine under U.N.-sponsored external governance, boasts battlefield gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday to put Ukraine under external governance under the U.N. aegis as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, a blustery statement that reflected the Kremlin leader’s determination to achieve his war goals. Speaking to the crew of a Russian nuclear submarine in televised remarks broadcast early Friday, Putin…

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Russia Slams Macron’s Nuclear Remarks, Warns NATO Against Deployment In Ukraine

Russia Slams Macron’s Nuclear Remarks, Warns NATO Against Deployment In Ukraine

Trump’s Ukraine Shake-up Plan: Damning Report ‘Leaks’ U.S’ Backchannel Talks With Zelensky’s Rivals High-ranking U.S. officials have reportedly held undisclosed meetings with Ukrainian leaders, discussing Kyiv’s political future and Washington’s shifting stance on the war. Sources suggest the talks centred on upcoming elections, potential leadership changes, and long-term security commitments. 654 views | 1 hour…

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France has ‘trouble understanding’ US halt on cyber operations against Russia – POLITICO

France has ‘trouble understanding’ US halt on cyber operations against Russia – POLITICO

Hegseth’s move raised eyebrows in Europe, where Russia is seen as a main threat in cyberspace together with China. Both French diplomatic officials and President Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly accused Russia of engaging in hybrid warfare against France through cyberattacks. “Russia is attacking us on information, cyber,” Macron said last month, claiming that Moscow was…

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Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader

Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies’ ability to sway US leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — All it took was 90 seconds for weeks of tortured diplomacy to unwind in spectacular fashion. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms…

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Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback

A raised-voice spat on Friday between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sent shockwaves across the world, with the undiplomatic shouting match casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump-Zelensky shouting match takes world leaders aback The US president openly berated Zelensky for not being “thankful”, later accusing the Ukrainian leader of “not being…

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