Putin, Vladimir
Ukraine and its European backers have expressed concern that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin might agree to land swaps or other terms that favor Russia during their upcoming summit in Alaska. In an effort to protect their security interests, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his allies
Putin, Vladimir
Ukrainian bonds have experienced a significant rally, with some bonds rising from 62 cents to 67 cents on the dollar in a week, as investors bet on the possibility of a peace deal between Trump and Putin. The news has sparked a surge in assets tied to a reopening of
Putin, Vladimir
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, stating that the sit-down will take place on Friday, August 15. The meeting is focused on ending the Russia-Ukraine War, with Trump suggesting a peace deal could involve Ukraine giving up land
Putin, Vladimir
Mark MacKinnon, a staff journalist for the Globe and Mail, has reported on the escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, with both sides engaging in nuclear sabre-rattling amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As the two superpowers engage in a high-stakes game of nuclear brinkmanship, the fate of
Putin, Vladimir
As President Trump sets a deadline for imposing new sanctions on Russia if it does not take steps to end the war in Ukraine, there is speculation about a possible summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, the situation remains precarious, with Ukraine not appearing to be included
Putin, Vladimir
A highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place in Alaska next Friday, a first since 2019, to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting, announced by Trump on social media, comes as Trump has pledged to find a quick end
Military drone attacks
As Ukraine's attacks on Russian warplanes continue to make headlines, Russia has retaliated with unprecedented drone strikes, marking a significant escalation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the latest attack on Kyiv as one of the heaviest yet,
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Ukraine's recent drone attack on Russia's military airfields has left a significant impact on Russia's bomber force, with estimates suggesting that up to 40 aircraft were damaged or destroyed. The audacious operation, carried out over 18 months, has shown that Ukraine is capable of
Missiles
Russian forces have launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities over the past three days, killing at least a dozen people, including children, and injuring many more. The attacks have been escalating in recent weeks, with the International community calling for a ceasefire. In a rare moment of
Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump held a highly anticipated call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, touting progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Despite Trump's claims of a breakthrough, Putin's comments suggest more work needs to be done. Meanwhile, European leaders and Ukraine's president, Volodymyr
Peace negotiations
JD Vance, the US Vice-President, surprised diplomats at a foreign policy forum in Washington last week by expressing skepticism towards Russian proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine. Vance's comments were in stark contrast to his previous stance, which seemed to presage a complete rupture in relations between
Peace negotiations
The European Commission has informed national capitals that it may use capital controls and tariffs against Russia if Hungary blocks the extension of economic sanctions imposed on Moscow in response to its war in Ukraine. This move would allow the EU to maintain pressure on Russia despite Budapest's
