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Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered the United States access to Russia's metals, presenting Moscow as an alternative to Washington's push for Ukraine's resources. If President Donald Trump successfully brokers the agreement to stop the three-year conflict in Ukraine, it could open the...

President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to release thousands of Ukrainian children who have been kidnapped amid the ongoing conflict. What Happened: Trump voiced his belief during a conversation with Fox News Radio. He said...

The U.S. government has reportedly issued a diplomatic questionnaire to European leaders. The questionnaire seeks to understand their position on Ukraine’s security and their readiness to defend Ukraine without U.S. leadership. What Happened: The questionnaire is seen as a measure of European...

President Donald Trump is reportedly moving closer to securing a deal that would grant the U.S. substantial mineral rights in Ukraine. This comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations. What Happened: On Friday, Trump expressed optimism about finalizing an agreement that could...

US negotiators have reportedly threatened to cut Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. This move comes amid ongoing negotiations over access to Ukraine’s critical minerals. What Happened: Negotiators from the U.S. have been pushing Ukraine to provide...

A Russian court has imposed a fine on Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google for hosting a YouTube video that provides instructions to Russian soldiers on how to surrender. What Happened: The fine amounts to 3.8 million roubles ($41,530), reported Reuters on Monday, citing Russia...

Ukraine has issued a warning to the US and Russia about the potential dangers of discussing the ongoing Ukraine war without Kyiv’s participation. What Happened: An aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed concerns over the U.S. and Russia negotiating the Ukraine war without...

The U.S. Justice Department has discovered $2 billion of Russian funds held at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). This follows a series of substantial transfers from Russia to Turkey. What Happened: After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country made several large payments to Turkey, with...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering offering Russia a direct land exchange to end the nearly three-year war if President Donald Trump brokers negotiations. The unprecedented proposal reported by the Guardian on Tuesday could shift the geopolitical landscape, but critical details...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported the claim made by President Donald Trump that the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented if Trump had been in office in 2022. What Happened: During an interview with Russian state television on Friday, Putin lauded Trump as a “...

Goldman Sachs is warning of potential upside risks to oil prices following U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector, with Brent crude already approaching $80 per barrel and the possibility of hitting $90 under certain scenarios. In a note shared Monday, Goldman Sachs commodity analyst Daav Struyven...

In a significant development, the gas transit from Russia to Europe via Ukraine has been terminated after operating for five decades. This move comes as Ukraine declines to support any transit that contributes to Moscow’s war efforts. What Happened: Both Russia and Ukraine announced the...

A new partnership has been forged between SpaceX’s Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, and Ukraine’s top mobile operator, Kyivstar PJSC. This collaboration aims to provide satellite-based cellular services in Ukraine, enhancing the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. What...

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that Russia inadvertently fired at an Azerbaijan Airlines flight over Russian airspace on Wednesday, leading it to crash just beyond Russia’s borders. Vladimir Putin expressed regret over the incident on Saturday, but Aliyev is calling on Moscow...