Germany Unveils $200M Defense Aid for Ukraine Ahead of NATO Meeting
Germany is sending $200M in defense equipment and €25M in winter and medical aid to Ukraine as NATO ministers gear up in Brussels.
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Putin Warns Europe: Russia Ready If Conflict Erupts
President Putin warns Europe that Russia is ready to respond if conflict erupts, accusing European powers of cutting off peace talks on Ukraine.
Putin Meets Witkoff & Kushner: ‘Constructive’ But No Ukraine Deal
On Tuesday, Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow. Talks were called “constructive” but yielded no progress on Ukraine’s territorial disputes.
Russia Eyes Another Putin-Trump Summit, Says Senior Diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says another Putin-Trump summit is on the agenda as Russia-U.S. channels stay open.
Ukraine Rules Out New Russia Talks Before Year-End
Ukraine says it won’t hold new talks with Russia before year-end amid stalled diplomacy and EU funding battles.
Russia Slams US Military Actions in the Caribbean
Russia condemns the US for excessive military force in Caribbean counter-narcotics missions, calling for peace, respect for sovereignty, and de-escalation.
Trump Cancels Putin Sit-Down, Sanctions Russia’s Oil Giants
President Trump has canceled his meeting with President Putin and hit Russia’s top oil producers with sanctions to press for a Ukraine ceasefire.
APEC Stories: Spasskaya Tower – Where Time Rings in Russia
Discover the history and symbolism of the Kremlin’s Spasskaya Tower, its famous chimes and appearances on Russia’s currency, in this APEC Stories feature.
Iran & Russia Strike $25B Nuclear Deal for Sirik Power Plants
Iran and Russia inked a $25B deal at World Atomic Week to build four nuclear reactors in Sirik, adding about 5GW of power. Site studies and preparations are already underway.
EU Rolls Out 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia 🌍
EU introduces its 19th sanctions package against Russia, marking the latest in Brussels’ ongoing economic pressure. Key details inside.