Turkish FM: Russia and Ukraine should start talks ‘as soon as possible’

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Russia and Ukraine should "come together as quickly as possible" and initiate a ceasefire. “We invite the parties to come together as soon as possible and start the ceasefire,” Fidan said at a joint press …

Forget the JAS 39 Gripen: Flygsystem 2020 Has a Message for the F-35 and Russia’s Military

Key Points – Sweden’s upcoming Flygsystem 2020, developed by Saab, marks a radical shift from its Gripen fighters, embracing advanced stealth, AI integration, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T). -Unlike the Gripen, designed for affordability and …

Residents Of Russia's Belgorod Region "framing" Cars For Drones

1 They want to be compensated. Residents of the Belgorod region of Russia purposely leave their old cars on the street in the hope that they will be damaged by drones. This is how they are trying to get compensation. The Governor of Belgorod region …

Vietnam and Russia agree to build nuclear power plants to expand partnership

Vietnam and Russia committed to expedite negotiations and sign agreements for the joint construction of nuclear power plants, according to a joint statement released on 11 May following Vietnamese General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Moscow. Since Russia’s …

Europe and US briefly upped the pressure on Russia over Ukraine. Trump upended that

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN  —  For about 30 hours, the illusion of transatlantic unity over Ukraine was maintained. Europe and Ukraine had demanded a deal on the 30-day unconditional ceasefire the Trump administration proposed two months earlier. European leaders …

Germany says Russia has hours to abide by truce or face sanctions

By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) - European countries will start preparing new sanctions on Russia unless the Kremlin by the end of Monday starts abiding by a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, Germany's government said. Ukraine's military …

Türkiye says ready to host Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul

ANKARA Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reiterated Türkiye’s readiness to host Russia and Ukraine peace meetings in Istanbul, describing recent developments and statements from the two warring sides as positive. “I am of the opinion that the two sides will …

Western ultimatums to Russia for peace in Ukraine working – Lithuanian FM

VILNIUS – Western ultimatums to Russia over peace in Ukraine are already having an effect, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said on Sunday.  "The fact that Putin rushed to hold a press conference less than 24 hours after European leaders, …

Will increased economic sanctions on Russia eventually lead to a ceasefire agreement?

Ukraine says Russia launches barrage of drones amid calls for truce, talks

Ukraine says Russia has fired more than 100 drones overnight despite attempts from Kyiv’s allies to get Moscow to begin a 30-day ceasefire and the prospect of direct talks proposed by Russia this week in Turkiye’s Istanbul. Ukrainian President Volodymyr …