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Zelensky proposes to use EU funds and frozen Russian assets to buy Patriot missiles amidst Trump's opposition
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested using EU financial resources and frozen Russian assets to purchase hundreds of Patriot missiles from the United States, reports Germany’s Bild, emphasizing that former U.S. President Donald Trump is unwilling to assist Kyiv, even if offered $50 billion from EU funds.
Zelensky’s proposal comes as the United States remains the sole producer of Patriot missiles. Prior to assuming office, Trump made it clear he preferred not to provide Ukraine …
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U.S. Envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for high-stakes Ukraine ceasefire talks with Putin
In a swift move, U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is heading back to Russia for another crucial meeting with President Putin today. This development was initially reported by Axios, supported by data from the air traffic monitoring service FlightRadar
This marks the third meeting between Putin and Witkoff in 2025. The main agenda is to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine and draft an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow. Last week, former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with how …
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Trump's tariffs shake Russia's economy: National Wealth Fund dwindles amid oil price collapse
Russia is grappling with significant challenges due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The collapse in oil prices, triggered by the U.S. tariff war, has had a devastating impact on Russia's oil industry and, consequently, its financial system. The Russian Finance Ministry is compelled to dip into the "rainy day" fund again—the National Wealth Fund (NWF), reports The Moscow Times.
The introduction of U.S. tariffs has triggered a decline in global oil demand, leading to a drop in prices. …
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An offer to refuse: Trump demands control over Ukraine's economy
The Trump administration is urging Ukraine to sign an agreement that could grant Washington significant control over critical economic projects. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed document, which has been sent to Kyiv, seeks to give the U.S. first dibs on participating in infrastructure and mineral extraction projects, including rare earth metals and port construction.
This proposal includes the establishment of a fund predominantly managed by American …
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U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia fail to yield joint statement
The United States and Russia did not issue a joint statement following their March 24 negotiations in Riyadh, according to Vladimir Chizhov, Deputy Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of Russia's Federation Council. The talks, which extended over 12 hours, reportedly reached a tentative agreement but ultimately did not result in a sign-off.
Chizhov revealed the details during an appearance on the "Russia 24" television channel, as reported on March 25 by Russian media outlet Glavny …
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Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks
In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
According to Witkoff, Putin presented Trump with a “touching gift” through a portrait commissioned from a "leading Russian artist." "This became a personal matter," Witkoff said. "It's a beautiful portrait of President Trump. He literally handed it to me and asked me to take it home to …
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Ukraine firm on non-negotiable red lines in peace talks with Russia
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has assured that Ukraine will not concede on fundamental issues outlined in the country's "peace formula" during any potential peace talks with Russia. Ukraine remains resolute in its refusal to recognize occupied territories as Russian, and it will not accept any restrictions on its right to join international unions, including the European Union or NATO, nor will it allow any reduction in its military capabilities, said Sybiha in a recent interview …
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Kremlin: potential Putin-Trump meeting could happen on short notice
In a recent statement, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, hinted that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump could be organized on short notice. "We are preparing for the meeting, and it will be arranged as soon as there's a necessity," TASS quoted him as saying.
Ushakov noted that discussions are ongoing and emphasized that the logistics for such a meeting could be swiftly managed.
Additionally, Ushakov expressed Russia's …
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Ukrainian troops not encircled, withdraw to strategic positions in Kursk region, journalist reports
Ukrainian military journalist Yuriy Butusov has debunked claims that Ukrainian Armed Forces have been encircled in Russia's Kursk region.
Reports of a large encirclement in the area, allegedly mentioned by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, are false. On the contrary, the decision to withdraw forces from the bridgehead has allowed Ukraine to improve its position and avoid significant losses, as Butusov explains in his Facebook blog.
Butusov assures that …
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Kremlin reviews U.S.-Ukraine talks in Jeddah, awaits brief from Washington
The Kremlin is currently examining proposals from the recent U.S.-Ukraine negotiations held in Jeddah, as Moscow anticipates Washington to provide details about the meetings. This was disclosed on Wednesday, March 12, by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian President, during a briefing.
He stated that Russia expects U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to inform Moscow about the outcomes of these discussions through various channels in the …