Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington. This meeting is a big deal because it's the first time the two leaders have talked face-to-face since September. The US and Russia have already started talks about ending the war in Ukraine, but Ukra
Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years
Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k
The European Union just rolled out its 16th round of sanctions against Russia. This time, they're really clamping down on crypto. It's been three years since the Ukraine war started, and the EU is getting serious about shutting down financial loopholes. The latest package targets 83 new names, incl
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, recently met with Donald Trump at the White House. Macron described this meeting as a significant step forward in convincing Trump to support Europe's plan to deploy troops in Ukraine. Macron believes that this support from the US is crucial for the success of
In a world where alliances shift like sand, China's leader, Xi Jinping, made it clear that his country and Russia are more than just neighbors. They are friends who have stuck together through good times and bad. This message came after a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a signifi
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently made a bold statement. He said he'd step down if it meant peace for Ukraine or if Ukraine could join NATO. This came up during a chat with reporters in Kyiv. Zelenskyy made it clear that he's focused on keeping Ukraine safe right now, not in the dista
Germany's upcoming election has become a huge deal, not just for the country but for the whole of Europe. The sudden collapse of the coalition government just after the U. S. presidential election last November has accelerated the process. The vote, originally planned for September, is now happening
China has stepped into the spotlight, backing peace talks between the US and Russia over the Ukraine conflict. This move comes as a surprise to many, given China's usual stance on such matters. At a recent G20 meeting in South Africa, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed support for the new di
Imagine a country in ruins, homes destroyed, and lives uprooted. That's Ukraine today. The World Bank estimates that fixing everything will cost nearly $500 billion. This includes homes, roads, and the lives of many people. The war has taken a massive toll, with many people killed or forced to flee.
