European Union leaders rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit in Brussels on Friday, as US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries, calling them a “disgrace.” The meeting comes as Ukraine faces continued Russian missile and drone attacks and growing uncertainty over future US intelligence sharing and
Norway held the funeral of King Harald V on Wednesday, marking the end of 13 days of national mourning following his death at the age of 89. Large crowds gathered in Oslo as a procession carried his coffin from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral, accompanied by cannon fire from Akershus Fortress and a nationwide […]
Thousands of people marched through central Kyiv, calling on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to reinstate former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed during a government reshuffle in mid-July. Protesters questioned the government’s decision and expressed concern over the impact of his dismissal on Ukraine’s wartime military reforms. Fedorov, widely
France used its annual Bastille Day parade to highlight European unity and support for Ukraine, with around 500 troops from the “Coalition of the Willing” marching along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. The parade also featured about 25 Ukrainian soldiers and came a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy joined more than 25 world leaders in Paris […]
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit aimed at reinforcing alliance unity despite growing tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. European members are expected to highlight increased defence spending and stronger military capabilities as Washington scales back parts of its military commitment to Europe. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Cossacks and volunteers have joined local officials and police in the Russian Black Sea resort of Anapa to manage long queues at petrol stations as fuel shortages worsen. They are helping regulate traffic, prevent disputes, and enforce limits on fuel purchases amid growing pressure on supplies. The fuel crisis has been triggered by repeated Ukrainian […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks at Putin’s Valdai residence on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on the war in Ukraine alongside trade, economic cooperation, joint projects and regional security. The Kremlin said no documents would be signed and no joint press conference was planned following the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help advance diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. The agreement came during a meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where they discussed ways to revive […]
Poland has revoked its highest national honour awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, citing his approval of naming a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Polish President Karol Nawrocki said the move was necessary because of the UPA’s role in the massacre of tens of thousands of Poles during World War II. […]
France is preparing to host the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains from June 15–17, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to dominate discussions. French President Emmanuel Macron has crafted a carefully balanced agenda aimed at maintaining unity among G7 leaders and avoiding tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Leaders from Gulf nations, including Saudi […]









