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  Washington DC (UPI) Feb 23, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he "is not a dictator" and is willing to give up his leadership of the country in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO, following President Donald Trump's insults last week. Zelensky revealed the offer at a news conference amid a diplomatic standoff with Trump, who has expressed support for Russia ahead of the third anniversary that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion. "Yes, I am happy, if it is for the peace ... read more |
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U.S. officials reportedly push back on G7 language labeling Russia an 'aggressor'Washington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2025 The United States is reportedly pushing back against any language in a Group of Seven statement portraying Russia as the aggressor in its ongoing war in Ukraine. ... more  
Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid moneyNational Harbor, United States (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine's war against Russia. ... more 
Swiss could send 200 troops for Ukraine truce: armyGeneva (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 Switzerland could send 200 peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a truce, the head of the country's armed forces told the Blick newspaper in an interview published Sunday. ... more 
Putin says soldiers in Ukraine 'defending Russia's future'; as CoS visits troops in east UkraineMoscow (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday his soldiers in Ukraine are defending "national interests" and vowed "unchanged" determination to strengthen the country's armed forces in a rapidly changing world. ... more |
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China's Wang says 'window for peace' is opening for Ukraine crisisBeijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 China's foreign minister has told his G20 counterparts that a "window for peace" is opening for the Ukraine crisis, days after top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia. ... more |
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Russia praises Trump for criticising Ukraine-NATO moves Moscow (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday praised US President Donald Trump for blaming the Ukraine conflict on moves to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance. ... more  
U.S. Air Force test-launches nuclear-capable, hypersonic Minuteman 3 ICBMWashington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2025 The U.S. Air Force demonstrated the nation's nuclear readiness by launching an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California early Wednesday morning. ... more 
Putin, Xi to visit each other for events marking WWII endMoscow (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 The leaders of Russia and China will visit each other to mark events commemorating the end of World War II, Russia's foreign minister said on Wednesday. ... more 
Ukraine's path to obscurityWashington DC (UPI) Feb 19, 2025 This week's meetings in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Russia began with a goal of ending or resolving the three-year war in Ukraine. ... more |
 
Denmark to spend $7 bn more on defence in next two yearsCopenhagen (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Denmark will allocate an extra 50 billion kroner ($7 billion) for defence spending over the next two years, citing an increasing threat from Russia, the prime minister said Wednesday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Blinded Ukrainian soldiers face new challenges at homeKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 At a medical centre in Kyiv, former soldier Dmytro Gorodynsky shuffled around to the funky notes of the 1970s hit "Le Freak", his eyes obscured by sunglasses. ... more  
Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volleyHong Kong (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
China travel agency says to send tour to N. Korea next weekBeijing (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 A Chinese travel agency said on Tuesday that it would send a tour group to North Korea next week, the first such trip in five years. ... more 
Denmark PM says will announce 'massive' rearmament plansCopenhagen (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her government would announce plans Wednesday for a "massive" rearming of Denmark's military due to the growing threat posed by Russia. ... more |
EU lawmakers warn Europe cannot 'rely on' USBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 EU lawmakers on Tuesday demanded Europe "double down" on bolstering its defences and supporting Ukraine after the United States launched efforts with Russia to stop the war. ... more 
Trump signals support for Russia's demand that Ukraine hold presidential electionsWashington DC (UPI) Feb 18, 2025 President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled support for Russia's call for elections to be held in Ukraine, as negotiations to end the three-year-old war kicked off in Saudi Arabia between Washington and the Kremlin with Kyiv noticeably absent. ... more 
Polish president says US will not reduce regional troop presenceWarsaw (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 Polish President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday said he had received assurance that the United States was not planning to reduce its troop presence in the region, following talks with the US special Ukraine envoy. ... more
Russia says US 'better' understands its position after Saudi talks with no seat for UkraineRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Feb 18, 2025 Russia said on Tuesday that the United States "better" understood Moscow's position after high-level talks between the two nuclear powers in Saudi Arabia. ... more |
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Russian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. to end Ukraine warWashington DC (UPI) Feb 17, 2025 Russia's foreign minister and his delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for scheduled negotiations with the United States to end the war in Ukraine. ... more
Tusk says Europe aware ties with US have entered 'new phase' Warsaw (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday Europe was aware its ties with the United States had entered a "new phase", after he attended an emergency meeting on security with fellow European leaders in Paris. ... more 
The third year of the Ukraine war in facts and figuresParis (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 The last year of war in Ukraine - a conflict about to enter its fourth year - was marked by billions in aid, Ukraine seizing Russian territory and Moscow using a new hypersonic missile. ... more  
Russian attack drones, artillery pummel Ukraine killing at least 3, injuring 12Washington DC (UPI) Feb 17, 2025 At least three people were killed and 12 injured in waves of Russian drone and artillery strikes across eastern and southern Ukraine overnight. ... more |
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EU pushes to boost weapons deliveries for UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 The EU is pressing its member states to bolster supplies of key weaponry to Ukraine this year, including air defences, missiles and at least 1.5 million artillery shells, a proposal seen by AFP Monday said. ... more |
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US-Russia talks should not rewrite Europe's security: FinlandMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Sunday said that talks between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine war must not rewrite European security and allow Moscow to establish "spheres of interest". ... more 
Zelensky warns Russia will 'wage war' on NATOWashington (AFP) Feb 16, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Russia is preparing to "wage war" against a weakened NATO should President Donald Trump dilute US support for the alliance. ... more 
Russia says downed 90 Ukrainian drones and a missileMoscow (AFP) Feb 17, 2025 Russia said Monday its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones, including dozens over the Sea of Azov, and a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile. ... more  
Zelensky: Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl power plantWashington DC (UPI) Feb 14, 2025 A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Friday. ... more |
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