Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine claims over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia; Zelenskyy says ‘there are many more’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine claims over 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia; Zelenskyy says ‘there are many more’

File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Tensions between Ukraine and China escalated Wednesday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed his government had detailed intelligence on more than 150 Chinese nationals fighting as mercenaries for Russia in the ongoing war. China swiftly denied the accusations, calling them “totally unfounded” and warning against misinterpretation…

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese men caught fighting for Russia

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese men caught fighting for Russia

Kyiv, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting with the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.  Ukraine has information that there are “significantly more” Chinese nationals fighting alongside the Russians in the more than three-year war, Zelenskyy said, adding that he has asked his top…

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Ukraine deal: Trump says he believes Putin will ‘fulfil his part’; Kremlin says Putin still open to talk

Ukraine deal: Trump says he believes Putin will ‘fulfil his part’; Kremlin says Putin still open to talk

U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters Donald Trump on Monday (March 31, 2025) said he expects Russian President Vladimir Putin “to fulfil his part” of a deal to end the Ukraine war, after the U.S. President voiced doubts over Moscow’s commitment. “I want to make sure that he follows through,” Mr. Trump told…

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U.S. President Donald Trump calls out both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy over ceasefire talks

U.S. President Donald Trump calls out both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy over ceasefire talks

U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out on Sunday (March 30, 2025) at the leaders of both warring parties in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expressing frustration as efforts to kick-start ceasefire talks remain deadlocked. Mr. Trump first criticised Russian…

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Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine and talks tough about battlefield gains

Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine and talks tough about battlefield gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday putting Ukraine under temporary governance under the U.N. umbrella as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the three-year-old war, 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…

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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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Bank of England, Swiss National Bank

Bank of England, Swiss National Bank

Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd posts 2024 profit decline, flags ‘fragile’ environment The Toronto Express container ship, operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG at the Port of Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.  Maria Feck | Bloomberg | Getty Images German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd on Thursday reported a 19% slide in annual group profit to $2.59…

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