Vance suggests disagreement with Trump over Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance suggested in an interview aired Friday that he may have disagreed with President Donald Trump over the Iran war. – “Even if you disagree with…
IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks
International Monetary Fund member countries called for increasing support to countries that are facing short-term financing challenges caused by negative spillovers from wars and high energy prices, and said economic…
Putin envoy says US asked Russian wealth fund to assist in implementing diesel deal
Russia said on Friday that the US Treasury Department asked its sovereign wealth fund to assist in implementing a diesel agreement between Moscow and Washington announced last week. – In…
From Biden’s Autopen to Trump’s Artificial Pen: Who Is Writing America’s Policy?
The use of artificial intelligence in policymaking has opened a new dimension in geopolitical analysis, where governments can explore strategic options, test policy scenarios and evaluate the potential consequences of…
Putin says Russia is building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ in Ukraine along border
Russia is establishing a “security zone” inside Ukraine along their border, which will be non-negotiable in any future talks with Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. – Putin, wearing…
Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy blasts US-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow’s stance a “parody” of peace negotiations and welcomed the prospect of a greater…
China’s MFA rejects US demand that Beijing join nuclear disarmament talks as unrealistic
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed Washington’s demand to Beijing that it join nuclear arms control negotiations as unfair and unrealistic. – “At this stage, the demand that China…
Zelensky complains US still restricts Starlink operations for Ukrainian military
The US has still not lifted restrictions on the operation of the Starlink satellite communication system for the Ukrainian armed forces, Vladimir Zelensky said at a press conference in Brussels.…
Trump shouldn’t be dictating what Ukraine should do,’ says Belarusian president
Belarus’ president said Friday that US President Donald Trump should not dictate who leads Ukraine, adding that the decision rests with the Ukrainian people. – Speaking to journalists, Alexander Lukashenko…