Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western forces sent to Ukraine would be a “legitimate” target for Moscow’s military, following Kyiv’s allies’ pledge to deploy troops if a peace deal is reached.“If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will be legitimate targets,”…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he will soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as US efforts to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine appear to have stalled, leaving the White House increasingly frustrated.Trump told reporters during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office that he…
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office (AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to increase the US military presence in Poland during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House.Nawrocki, a nationalist historian and longtime Trump supporter, made Washington his…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Russia on Saturday announced that its forces had captured two villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, increasing military pressure as international efforts to end the conflict continue.Moscow’s defence ministry said on Telegram that its troops had taken control of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk. The capture of Kleban-Byk advances Russian forces closer to the town…
White House said Trump used trade as leverage to end the conflict between India and Pakistan. The White House again claimed US President Donald Trump ended the conflict between India and Pakistan — despite repeated rejection from New Delhi. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt detailed the conflicts that President Trump resolved in the past few…
President Donald Trump greets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. AP/PTI(AP08_16_2025_000011A) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday claimed that he would not have invaded Ukraine if Joe Biden had not been in office, a remark seen as courting Donald Trump, even as US tariff threats persist. “I’d like…
Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei (X @EnglishFars) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the recent military escalation with Israel, according to AFP news agency.Khamenei was seen attending an Ashura night event in Tehran, wearing black attire and a white checkered scarf. A video of the appearance was shared by Fars…
Hamas said on Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but called for further talks to implement an agreement, if reached.“Hamas has submitted its positive response to the Egyptian and Qatari mediators. We are fully prepared to immediately enter into a round of negotiations regarding the…
A high-ranking Russian naval officer was killed during “combat operations” in the border region of Kursk, Russia’s defence ministry confirmed on Thursday. Major general Mikhail Gudkov, who served as deputy commander of the Russian navy, died on 2 July while “carrying out his duty” during ongoing clashes in the area. “During combat operations in one…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Israel had agreed to the key terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, raising hopes for a temporary halt to the ongoing conflict that has killed over 58,000 Palestinians since October 2023.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “My Representatives had a long and productive…
