Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, had a lengthy phone chat with former U. S. President Donald Trump. The main topic? Ukraine and the ongoing war with Russia. Merz made it clear that Europe has a huge stake in this conflict and must be part of any solution. He stressed that wars can't be solved
The war between Ukraine and Russia is causing serious money problems for both countries. Russia's economy is not doing as badly as some expected. It grew by 3. 6% in 2023 and 4. 1% in 2024. But it faces big challenges. Oil prices have dropped, and the budget is based on lower oil prices than before
The U. S. has a peace plan for Ukraine, but it's not a simple yes or no situation. President Trump shared that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will need to approve it. This plan isn't just about ending the war; it's about finding a middle ground that both sides can live with. Trump mentioned that he t
The UK's crackdown on money laundering linked to Russia is making waves. Over 128 people have been arrested, and authorities have seized $32. 6 million in cash and crypto. This is all part of Operation Destabilise, which started making headlines in 2024. The operation has uncovered some shocking de
France is taking big steps to strengthen Europe's military power. President Macron is leading the charge, aiming to sell 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. This isn't a small deal; it's a massive investment. But Macron's ambitions don't stop there. He's also pushing for a next-generation fighter je
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made
In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting ha
A recent development has sparked confusion regarding Ukraine's position on a U. S. -proposed peace plan. Rustem Umerov, a key figure in Ukraine's security and defense, has clarified his role in the discussions surrounding this plan. Umerov emphasized that his involvement was purely logistical, focus
Ukraine is going through a really tough time right now. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is asking everyone to stay united. He knows the country is under a lot of pressure. There are big talks happening with the U. S. about a peace deal with Russia. Zelenskiy says Ukraine might have to make a hard choi
A recent U. S. proposal to end the Ukraine-Russia war has set off alarm bells in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials are worried that the plan would force their country to make big compromises that could weaken its security and independence. The plan, which was put together by American and Russian officials
