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Russia-Ukraine war

Trump confirms US ‘making money’ from Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is profiting from the Ukraine war, contrasting his approach with the unconditional military aid provided to Kiev by the previous administration.

Russia refutes violating Estonian airspace

The Russian Defense Ministry has issued a statement rejecting claims that its military aircraft violated Estonian airspace.

Trump says ‘not the right time’ to call for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has stated it is not the right time for him to call for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to meet Russia’s Putin without preconditions except one

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is ready to meet either with Russian President Vladimir Putin alone or together with US President Donald Trump, “without conditions” but rejected a proposal to travel to Moscow for talks.

Trump administration approves first Ukraine weapons aid funded by NATO allies: Reuters

The Donald Trump administration has approved its first U.S. arms aid packages for Ukraine funded by NATO allies under a new financial arrangement, two undisclosed sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Russia warns oil producers of possible output cuts after Ukrainian drone attacks: Reuters

Russia's state-owned oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged key export ports and refineries, three industry sources told Reuters.

Zelensky will have to make a deal with Putin: Trump

US President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a settlement to the Ukraine war, insisting that President Volodymyr Zelensky will eventually have to reach an agreement with Moscow.

EU postpones new Russia sanctions indefinitely: Politico

The European Union has delayed presenting its new package of sanctions against Russia, Politico has reported, citing several EU diplomats. The outlet attributed the delay to pressure from the Donald Trump administration to impose even tougher restrictions on Moscow, which has elicited resistance from Slovakia and Hungary.

Putin trying ‘to trick the US’ and evade sanctions: Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to manipulate the U.S. leadership and break out of isolation, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has told Sky News in an interview.

NATO ‘at war’ with Russia: Kremlin

By providing military assistance to Ukraine, NATO countries are "at war" with Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian journalists during a briefing.

US issues Russia sanctions ultimatum to EU

President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will only escalate sanctions against Moscow if EU and NATO countries match United States measures and halt their purchases of Russian crude oil.

Zelensky announces readiness to meet face-to-face with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is “ready” to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face to negotiate an end to the war between their countries.

Ukraine calls for tougher US sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington and its allies to take decisive steps to halt Russia’s war machine, calling for tougher sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Moscow’s energy sector and other critical exports.

European NATO member states displeased with US reaction to ‘Russian drone incursion’: Reuters

The lack of a strong US reaction to what Poland claims was a ‘Russian attack’ on its territory has led to “dismay” and “confusion” among Washington’s NATO allies in Europe, Reuters has reported.

Trump issues Ukraine war ultimatum to all NATO members

US President Donald Trump has demanded that NATO members stop purchasing Russian oil and back steep tariffs on China, which he claims could bring an end to the Ukraine conflict.

Romania reports Russian drone in its airspace

Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace, with Poland scrambling aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone attacks just over the border in Ukraine.

US to press G7 on confiscating frozen Russian assets: Bloomberg

The United States will press its G7 allies to establish a legal framework for seizing frozen Russian state assets and channeling them to Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources.

NATO says to launch ‘Eastern Sentry’ in response to Russian drone attack on Poland

NATO will launch a new deterrence initiative called "Eastern Sentry" in response to Russia's drone attack on Poland, the military alliance's secretary general Mark Rutte has announced.

Russia says Peace talks with Ukraine on hold

Direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine remain possible but are currently suspended, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Patience with Putin ‘running out fast’ over Ukraine war: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin was running out, but stopped short of threatening new sanctions over the Ukraine war.

US pledges to defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian drone incursion into Poland

The United States has told the United Nations Security Council that it would defend "every inch of NATO territory" following a Russian drone incursion into Poland—marking the first known instance of a NATO country shooting down Moscow's drones during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

US says sees no reason to economically isolate Russia outside war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump does not believe Russia should be cut off from the global economy beyond the context of its war against Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance has stated in an interview with One America News Network.

Russia rejects Polish ‘drone attack’ claims

Moscow has dismissed Poland’s latest claim that Russian drones breached the European country’s air space. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no evidence has been provided linking the UAVs to Russia.

US wants EU to slap India and China with 100% tariffs: FT

US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, as part of a joint effort to pressure Russia, the Financial Times reported.

Zelensky calls for ‘joint’ air defence with Europe after Russian drones downed in Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for a common air defence system with Kyiv's European allies as he accused Russia of "deliberately targeting" neighbouring Poland by flying drones through its airspace in an overnight attack.

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