Sasha Vakulina
Russia
Putin dismisses US sanctions, Trump replies ‘We will see'
Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine. His comments were largely dismissed by Donald Trump, who said, “I am glad he feels this way”.
Russia
Will Russia back down from war after further EU and US sanctions?
Moscow has denied that the latest round of sanctions by the EU and the new strict measures by Washington will have any effect on its economy or its war strategy, signalling that Russia will not back down on its invasion of Ukraine or agree to a ceasefire.
World News
Freezing war at current frontlines 'a good compromise,' Zelenskyy says
Ukraine and Europe are pushing for a ceasefire along the current frontlines as a first step towards any peace agreement. They hope that US President Donald Trump will support the idea and put more pressure on Moscow to accept it.
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Ukraine
Russian drones hit Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze
Russia attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”.
Ukraine
No Trump-Putin meeting in foreseeable future — this is why
Moscow has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that this idea contradicts the agreement reached by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. Yet the Kremlin still wants the second meeting between the two in Budapest to proceed.
Ukraine
Tomahawks for Ukraine: Game changing weapon or leverage over Moscow?
Fresh off the Gaza ceasefire deal, Donald Trump is about to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the possibility of selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Both Washington and Kyiv believe it may bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
World News
Trump to focus on Russia's war after securing ceasefire in Gaza
The US president said on Monday that he now wants to focus on Russia and its war against Ukraine. After months of diplomatic efforts, can Trump repeat his peacemaking success and put an end to Moscow’s war on Ukraine? Kyiv certainly hopes so.
World News
Hamas demands release of high-profile militants in Israel 'red line'
Hamas has allegedly requested that Israel free several jailed commanders as peace negotiations are ongoing in Egypt. Who are the people on the list, and why for Israel is this “a red line the negotiating team won’t cross”?
Israel
Analysis: What were Israeli oversights in Hamas-led 7 October attack?
Israeli officials have already acknowledged their oversights in preventing Hamas' attack on 7 October 2023. Why did Israel not expect such a significant threat from militants? And why will the security concerns always be there from now on?
Israel
Israel optimistic on peace talks despite possible Hamas 'manipulation'
As the peace talks between Israel and Hamas enter their second day on the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel remains ”cautiously optimistic about the talks in Egypt” and insists that “the immediate release of all 48 hostages is non-negotiable”.
USA
Donald Trump nears decision on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The US president said on Monday he has "sort of made a decision" on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as the impatience grows at the White House over Russia’s refusal to participate in direct talks with Kyiv aimed at putting an end to Moscow’s ongoing all-out war.
World News
'Antisemitism has become a political tool,' Europe's senior rabbi says
Antisemitic incidents across Europe have hit record levels following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, according to the Chief Rabbi of Europe, who told Euronews that "a high percentage of Jews try to hide their Jewishness in public."
The Europe Conversation
Hamas’ rule has to come to an end, Israel's Netanyahu tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes the US-led ceasefire plan will work because if it does not, Israel will act forcefully against Hamas with the full backing of the US. “Let's hope that we can finish it the easy way and not the hard way," he said.
Israel
Europe has essentially become irrelevant, Netanyahu tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Europe’s stance on Israel’s strategy in Gaza and the EU’s visible absence in the ceasefire plan process, presented under the leadership of US President Donald Trump.
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