Leaked Documents: Zelensky Planned to Blow Up Russia-Hungary Oil Pipeline
Leaked Pentagon documents disclosed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had planned “behind closed doors” to enter Russian cities and blow up a vital...
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Former U.K. Leader Liz Truss to Visit Taiwan
Many fear the visit might undermine Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's efforts to woo China. ...
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EU Parliament Extends Ukraine Tariff Suspension as Zelensky Threatens Russia
Notwithstanding animosities between the European Commission and Eastern European member states about Ukrainian agriculture exports, a considerable majority of MEPs renewed the suspension...
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EU Plans to Make Anti-Russian Sanctions Global and Punish Russian Allies
On May 5, the European Commission (EC) published its plan for the 11th sanction package against Russia, targeting third countries that they think...
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Orbán Backs Trump’s Comeback; Opposes Sanctions Against Russia’s Nuclear Sector
“Come back, Mr. President, make America great again and bring us peace!” Orbán declared. ...
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U.S. Unveils $300 Million Arms Package to Ukraine
The latest package is America's 37th tranche, bringing U.S. military aid to the country to $35.7 billion since February 2022. ...
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German Media Reveals Details of NATO-Ukraine Discussions
On May 2, German news media outlet Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH (dpa) reported that Washington and Berlin were not prepared to make any tangible...
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Ukraine Keeping West in the Dark on Counteroffensive Plans – Politico
Ukraine is hesitant to disclose plans for its anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russia to its Western allies, owing to worries that such information...
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Kremlin: Putin Targeted in Assassination Attempt
The Kremlin is accusing Ukraine of launching an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Last night, a small unmanned aerial vehicle flew...
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India and Russia Reinforce Ties for Defense Alliance
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh lauded his meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu on April 28 as “excellent,” as New Delhi hosted defense...
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France to Work With Russia on Hungarian Nuclear Project Despite EU Criticism
France’s energy transition ministry has permitted Framatome, a nuclear energy subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF), to contribute to the construction of two...
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U.K. Seeks Closer Ties With China
On April 25, the Financial Times (FT) reported that U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly wants “robust and constructive” relations with China. The same...
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Poland Plans to Have Europe’s Strongest Land Army in Two Years
Poland's increasing militarization is indicative of the insecurity all of Europe feels, especially since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. ...
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Xi Holds First Talk With Zelensky Since February 2022
On April 26, Chinese leader Xi Jinping engaged in a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since...
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EU Navies Urged to Patrol Taiwan Strait, Wargame Shows U.S. Weakness in War With China
SINGAPORE — European Union member states should mobilize their navies to patrol the Taiwan Strait to deter Beijing, the EU’s High Representative for...
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