Biden, Joe
The international community is closely watching the summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, taking place in Geneva at a time of strained relations between the two countries. The two leaders are set to discuss a range of issues, including hacking, arms control, human rights, and
Biden, Joe
US President Joe Biden has made several key diplomatic moves in recent days, including a deal with the European Union to end a long-running trade dispute over subsidies for aircraft manufacturers, and a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reset US-Turkey relations. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 delta variant has
Obama, Barack
The recent G20 Leaders Summit brought focus to the Daesh (ISIS) threat, with key players shifting their stance on tackling the militant group in Syria. French President Francois Hollande emphasized the need for urgent action, identifying the Syrian conflict as "the greatest factory of terrorism the world has ever
Obama, Barack
At the G-20 Summit in Turkey, European Union leaders observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the attacks in Paris, while the leaders of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations vowed to boost intelligence-sharing, cut off terrorist funding, and strengthen border security in Europe. US
Obama, Barack
The United Nations General Assembly witnessed a tense and confrontational exchange between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, with both leaders delivering dueling addresses on the Syrian civil war. The relationship between the two leaders has been strained since Russia's intervention in Ukraine
Obama, Barack
The US efforts to address the Syria crisis have come under fire from Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who criticized the Obama administration's approach as lacking a clear strategy. Rubio, a Republican presidential hopeful, argued that the US should prioritize dealing with ISIS and not focus on ousting Syrian
European Union
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's recent visit to Moscow was a demonstration of the desperate measures his government has taken to alleviate its financial struggles. Despite assurances from Tsipras that he would not ask Vladimir Putin for financial assistance, the meeting between the two leaders resulted in little
European Union
The European Union has made a grave error in its handling of the Greek crisis, forcing the left-wing government of Alexis Tsipras into the welcoming arms of Vladimir Putin's Russia. By insisting on rigid compliance with creditor demands, the EU has effectively destroyed any chance of a negotiated
Putin, Vladimir
The killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov has highlighted the escalating violence and hate speech against Putin's critics, which the authorities have fanned since the revolution in Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Nemtsov's death is seen as a symptom of a broader
Putin, Vladimir
A somber and largely silent crowd of tens of thousands of people gathered in Moscow to mourn the death of Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition figure shot dead on Friday steps from the Kremlin walls. The response to his killing has highlighted the intense polarization in Russia, with many accusing
Putin, Vladimir
Leaders from Germany, France, Russia, and Ukraine are set to meet in Minsk on Wednesday in a bid to revive a peace plan that has been repeatedly violated, aimed at ending a war that has killed over 5,300 people. The proposed meeting emerged from a phone call between German
Putin, Vladimir
Leaders from France, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia are set to meet in Minsk this week in a fresh bid to reach a peace deal over the Ukrainian conflict. However, Vladimir Putin has conditioned the meeting on certain issues being resolved first. The planned summit follows an intense period of top-level
