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The communiqué is politically useful, but not a factual description of where negotiations stand.

On Monday, Zelenskyy met with top German officials, including Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, before joining leaders from across Europe — including Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the U.K. — along with NATO and EU representatives.

Sixteen nations mark 70 years at the UN, calling for bold reform, renewed commitment to the Charter, and a stronger multilateral system amid global crises.

High-level talks in Berlin bring together Ukraine, the U.S., and Germany as President Zelenskyy pushes for a ceasefire, Article Five–like se

A new split has emerged inside the European Union over how to finance Ukraine’s budget in the coming years, after Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria jointly urged Brussels to slow down on its flagship plan to use frozen Russian state assets as collateral for large-scale loans to Kyiv.

As Washington recalibrates its global strategy and Tokyo accelerates its security reforms, the U.S.–Japan alliance now faces a defining test: whether it can maintain coherence and trust in an era of heightened geopolitical volatility — or whether political dissonance at the top will undermine one of the Indo-Pacific’s most essential stabilizing pillars.

The debate now underway in Australia will shape how countries worldwide respond to the rapidly evolving challenge of safeguarding children online—balancing protection with autonomy, safety with access, and regulation with rights.

This change represents one of the most far-reaching updates to U.S. travel screening in over a decade, reflecting a broader shift in how gov

UNESCO’s decision confirms what countless people around the world already understand: Italian cuisine is not simply about what is on the plate. It is about continuity, community, and a way of life that continues to enrich global culture.

Inside the unpublished National Security Strategy obtained by Defense One, the Trump administration outlines a radical overhaul of America’s global role—from shifting alliances in Europe and a new “Make Europe Great Again” agenda to the creation of a proposed C5 power bloc with China, Russia, India, and Japan. The document rejects U.S. hegemony, calls for a cultural-values campaign abroad, and repositions American priorities toward the Western Hemisphere and regional “champio

Zelenskyy races across Europe for urgent talks with NATO, the EU, and Italy as U.S.–Russia backchannel contacts raise tensions over Ukraine’s security.

EU–Canada launch new AI and digital identity agreements, boosting innovation, security, and media integrity as part of their strengthened Digital Partnership.

A close read of the new NSS reveals a radical reordering of U.S. priorities, sweeping culture-war language, and peace claims that look far less decisive under scrutiny.

A leaked transcript reveals Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff advising Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on how to manipulate Donald Trump, praising Vladimir Putin, and proposing territorial concessions for Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers demand Witkoff’s removal as Moscow denies the leaks — while admitting the calls were made over WhatsApp. The scandal exposes how Russia shaped a pro-Kremlin narrative inside the White House and why the “peace plan” pushed on Ukraine was never real.

The document outlines 24 points, many of which appear more assertive and favorable to Kyiv than those in the American plan.

Orbán threatens to block EU aid to Ukraine — but EU law says rule-breakers can lose funding. Here’s what the law actually says, and why the

This analysis breaks down each clause and explains exactly why the “peace plan” is legally void and unenforceable.

President Zelenskyy spoke with European leaders and U.S. Vice President JD Vance about Washington’s proposed peace plan, emphasizing that any agreement must ensure a dignified and lasting peace. Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe will now work at the adviser level to verify whether the American framework is realistic and workable.

A complete English translation of the leaked 28-point U.S. draft peace plan for Ukraine, detailing security guarantees, NATO restrictions, territorial concessions, sanctions relief for Russia, reconstruction funds, and proposed ceasefire conditions. This breakdown covers every clause from sovereignty to demilitarization, elections, amnesty, and Trump’s role in enforcement.

Inside the high-stakes U.S. push for a Ukraine–Russia peace deal: generals pressuring Zelenskyy, a draft plan proposing war-crime amnesty and Ukraine’s withdrawal from NATO ambitions, and Washington’s attempt to “reinvigorate diplomacy.” Full analysis of Zelenskyy’s meeting with Secretary Driscoll and the aftermath of the deadly Ternopil strike.