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Russia, Ukraine agree to truce at sea and ban on energy attacks

Ukraine and Russia reached US-backed agreements on maritime safety and energy infrastructure, seen as a step toward a broader ceasefire.

By REUTERS
25/03/2025
 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel

Turkey’s NATO veto against Israel undermines global security against Russia, Iran

Ankara’s veto signals that its geopolitical priorities increasingly diverge from those of the alliance, providing NATO’s adversaries – particularly Russia and Iran – opportunities to exploit.

By SHAY GAL
25/03/2025
 A screenshot from the US Air Force's promotional video unveiling the F-47, March 21, 2025.

‘Just another F-35 fiasco?’: China, Russia, Iran mock Trump’s unveiling of F-47 stealth jet

Trump’s unveiling of the F-47 fighter sparks global skepticism, with China, Russia, and Iran mocking its design, cost, and political timing.

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, March 11, 2025.

US and Russia talk about Ukraine war, eye a Black Sea ceasefire

US and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire and broader Ukraine peace efforts as scepticism remains over Putin’s willingness to compromise.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 (From L-R) US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian Head

Saudi Arabia emerges as key mediator in US-Ukraine negotiations

Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.

Serbia’s massive protests: The risks and opportunities for Vucic

Vucic himself could emerge from the ongoing protests in a stronger position domestically if he only heeds the EU’s recommendations.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security advisor Mike Waltz speak with the media fol

Ukraine, US teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia, US envoy hopeful on ending war

Ukrainian and US delegations discuss energy security as Trump pushes for a ceasefire, with talks in Saudi Arabia aiming to end the Ukraine-Russia war.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve W

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin 'wants peace'

US envoy Steve Witkoff sees progress in Saudi talks, saying Putin wants peace and a Black Sea ceasefire could lead to broader Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a banner depicting a playing card with portraits of Russian President Vladimir

Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Putin and Trump may have another phone call if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, Peskov said.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

Moscow warns of retaliation as Russia and Ukraine trade blame over attacks

This comes after the two agreed to a short-term partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure.

22/03/2025
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