News Zelenskyy Heads to G7 as Moscow Says Trump Is Ready to Pressure Ukraine Toward Russia’s Terms Zelenskyy praised Trump’s remarks on Crimea and called for a dignified peace backed by the United States. Moscow, meanwhile, claims Trump will use the G7 to pressure Ukraine and Europe toward Russia’s conditions. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read
UFC Ceremonial Weigh-Ins on the Ellipse | Photo shared by the White House on X News UFC to Pay White House Fight Bonuses in Trump-Linked Cryptocurrency UFC says fighters at Sunday's White House event will receive bonuses in USD1, a stablecoin issued by Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, raising fresh questions about cryptocurrency, sponsorships, and conflicts of interest. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
News From UFC to the G7: Trump’s Birthday Weekend Ends in Versailles Trump heads to the G7 with an official schedule packed with meetings, but history suggests the real story may be what he does once he gets there. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Explained The Climate Cost of the 2026 World Cup: When Politics Makes the Carbon Footprint Even Bigger The 2026 FIFA World Cup was already expected to become the most carbon-intensive tournament in the competition's history. Now geopolitics may make it even worse. According to estimates cited by Deutsche Welle and climate researchers, the expanded tournament could generate roughly 7.8 million metric tons of By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy, Explained: Starmer and Trump Are Already Talking About the Day "After Iran" A short statement from London may reveal more than it appears at first glance. "The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The Prime Minister expressed his support for President Trump’s efforts to bring the conflict with Iran to an end, By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Deep Dive CUSMA, Explained: The Trade Deal Trump Built, Attacked, and May Now Put at Risk A deep dive into CUSMA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA, why Trump is questioning its future, and what is at stake for North America. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
News Nordic and Baltic Leaders Back Ukraine’s Security Push Ahead of NATO and G7 Summits Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders from the Nordic and Baltic countries in Tallinn on Tuesday, using the Ukraine–NB8 Summit to press for stronger military cooperation, enhanced air defense capabilities, and continued support for Ukraine’s path toward European Union and NATO membership. The summit brought together leaders from By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Diplomacy Translated: Why the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines Are Deepening Maritime Cooperation What happened? The United States, Japan, and the Philippines met in Manila for their second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue, a regular forum focused on security and cooperation at sea. Officially, the three countries discussed maritime cooperation, joint exercises, foreign assistance coordination, and capacity-building programs to support a “free and open By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford News NASA Names Artemis III Crew as Moon Program Moves Toward Historic 2027 Test Mission NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a critical test mission scheduled for 2027 that will help pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon and future missions to Mars. The crew includes NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (commander), Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, alongside European By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
News Everything You Need to Know About the Middle East Right Now From Israel-Iran tensions and fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to Hormuz security risks, Gulf investments, sanctions and diplomacy, here is the complete overview of the developments shaping the region. By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read
AI for All? Canada Says Innovation Must Serve People First News Canada’s Human Rights Watchdogs Welcome New AI Strategy — But Warn Safeguards Must Come First Officials welcome the government’s new AI for All strategy but say stronger oversight, accessibility safeguards, and accountability measures are needed before AI systems shape decisions on jobs, healthcare, housing, and public services. By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read
Diplomacy, Translated Europe Draws Its Red Lines Before the Next Round of Ukraine Talks France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine have outlined the conditions they believe must underpin any future peace settlement with Russia. By Olga Nesterova • 1 min read
