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Putin backs Trump call to stop striking energy facilities for a month

Russian President Vladimir Putin “responded positively” to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine to mutually stop striking energy infrastructures, the Kremlin’s press service said Tuesday.…

Starmer reiterates “unwavering support” for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the country’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine in a phone talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening, according to a Downing Street statement.…

What’s so special about Ukraine’s minerals? A geologist explains

Munira Raji, University of Plymouth Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them.…

Cyprus Contributions to European Peace Mechanism Partly Fund Ukraine’s Defense

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas announced that €3 million of Cyprus’ contribution to the European Peace Mechanism was allocated to Ukraine’s military needs. Responding to a question…

Macron calls on Russia to accept ceasefire proposal formulated in Jeddah

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called on Russia to accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal formulated during the U.S.-Ukraine meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, earlier this week. In a statement…

Trump offers guarded optimism on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he saw “good signals” toward finalizing a 30-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. While meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte…

Defense ministers from Europe’s top five military powers voice support for Ukraine

Defense ministers from Europe’s top five military powers, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland, met on Wednesday in Paris and voiced support for the Ukrainian army. In a joint declaration…

US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple

Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire…

European Defense Ministers Gather in Paris to Discuss Ukraine Support

On Tuesday, European defense ministers will gather in Paris to agree on what steps need to be taken to support Ukraine. France and the United Kingdom are hosting the all-day…

58 Ukrainian drones shot down in Moscow region

Russian air defense forces shot down 58 Ukrainian drones in the Moscow region early Tuesday amid a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on his Telegram…

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