Russian president Vladimir Putin said that the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a “disgusting crime” that reveals a “deep rift” in American society.Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, a forum of Russian experts, Putin also offered his condolences to Kirk’s family, nearly three weeks after the killing.“This is a disgusting atrocity,…
SOCHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday at the Valdai Discussion Club, a forum of Russia experts, in the city of Sochi. He spoke in Russian, and his words are translated by Reuters. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Valdai Discussion Club annual international conference in Sochi, Russia, October 2, 2025. (via REUTERS)…
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin Rejects Ceasefire and does not want peace for Ukraine. He emphasized that ongoing diplomatic efforts remain largely “wishful thinking,” as no meaningful breakthrough has been achieved in the war. Pistorius stressed the importance of supporting and strengthening Ukraine’s defence, saying, “Our goal is…
Władimir Putin i Xî Jinping Photo. The Presidential Press and Information Office/Wikimedia Commons/CC4.0 Putin’s participation in the SCO summit in Beijing and his talks with Xi Jinping underscored that Moscow and Beijing are shifting from occasional cooperation to a structured alliance, focused on evading sanctions and building alternative economic pathways. China’s move to consider granting…
CHEQUERS, United Kingdom — Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “really let me down” after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president’s historic UK state visit. A day after King Charles III treated him to royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, Trump appeared at a…
Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “really let me down” after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president’s historic UK state visit. A day after King Charles III treated him to royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, Trump appeared at a news conference with Starmer…
Since President Trump decided to rebrand the Defense Department as the “Department of War,” to more accurately reflect how tough he is, I suggest we rebrand the White House as “The Waffle House” — to more accurately reflect Trump’s incessant waffling when it comes to actually doing something to deter Vladimir Putin’s steadily increasing onslaught…
The president is pressuring NATO allies to stop purchasing oil from Russia, saying if they continue to do so, he’ll enact sanctions alongside them. Currently Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia buy Russian oil, and others purchase Russian natural gas. Russia uses the profits to wage war in Ukraine. Now President Trump says NATO should also. Tariffs…
China’s Victory Day military parade presents a fascinating paradox. With over 12,000 troops reportedly marching through Tiananmen Square, this spectacle celebrates a defensive military doctrine while showcasing power-projection capabilities that would make any expeditionary force envious. It reveals how Beijing is pioneering a new grammar of military power that particularly resonates with the Global South….
Topline President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was “ready to do major sanctions” on Russia once NATO countries pull purchases of Russian oil, additionally requesting the alliance to impose up to 100% tariffs on China until Russia ends its war with Ukraine, as peace talks have stalled in recent weeks. Trump argued “powerful tariffs”…