Ukraine
Russia’s top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now
Donald Trump (L) and Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrive to attend a joint press conference after a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov | Afp | Getty Images The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump, who emerged as president-elect in the […]
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Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2024. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Ukraine congratulated Donald Trump as he appeared to be on the brink of winning the U.S. election Wednesday morning, putting a brave face on a […]
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The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks as he meets with democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured), in the Vice President’s Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Tensions are likely running high in Kyiv ahead […]
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These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. Scott Olson | Bill Pugliano | Getty Images The world is watching the U.S. presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries. For some nations, the vote could […]
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Elon Musk’s secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to reporting published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Citing “several current and former U.S., European and Russian officials,” the Journal reported that conversations between Putin and Musk, a Republican megadonor and Pentagon contractor, took […]
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South and North Korea troops potentially entering Russia-Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict
Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea’s military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024, in this screen grab from a handout video. South Korean Defense Ministry South and North Korea troops potentially entering […]
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A ‘tidal wave’ of natural gas supply — the biggest yet — will reshape global markets, says RBC Capital
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage units. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images The biggest influx of liquified natural gas (LNG) supply is coming online and it will transform the global market, bringing about wide and enduring effects, said RBC Capital Markets. “A wave of new LNG supply —the biggest yet— is set […]
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Zelenskyy calls on allies ‘not to hide,’ respond to North Korean involvement in war
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses lawmakers as he presents the so-called ‘Victory Plan’ during a parliament session, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 16, 2024. Andrii Nesterenko | Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on allies on Tuesday “not to hide” and to respond to evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia’s war in […]
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Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) enters the hall during the meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (not pictured), October 11, 2024, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Iran has been one of Russia’s few staunch allies throughout the war against Ukraine, but Tehran now faces the strain of indirectly fighting its nemesis Israel on […]
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Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote ‘yes’ on future EU membership
Moldovan citizens living in Moscow are seen queuing to vote at a polling station during the 2024 Moldovan elections in Moscow, Russia on October 20, 2024. Moldovans headed to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election and a referendum on EU membership with the votes being held under the shadow of the ongoing struggle […]
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