insert_link WorldRussia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link WorldTrump & Starmer hopeful for Ukraine peace deal US President Donald Trump says he's hopeful for a now-or-never peace deal in Ukraine. He was speaking alongside the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer who praised the president's push for peace. However President Trump still appears to be ruling out concrete security guarantees for Ukraine while continuing to tout the economic benefits of a rare earth deal. That deal is likely to be signed on Friday when Ukrainian President Voldymyr […] today28 February, 2025
insert_link WorldXi Reaffirms ‘No Limits’ Ties with Putin on War Anniversary China's President Xi Jinping affirmed his "no limits" partnership in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was their first phone call since US President Donald Trump upended American foreign policy with a sweeping pivot toward Moscow as he pushes for peace in Ukraine. today25 February, 2025
insert_link WorldUS rejects making Ukraine concessions European powers have insisted that both they and Ukraine are part of any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. This comes after Donald Trump held a phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Speaking at a NATO meeting in Brussels the U.S. Secretary of Defense insisted that the U.S. wants a diplomatic and peaceful end to the war. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital where NATO is headquartered. […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link WorldGuterres Urges Gaza Ceasefire Compliance Amid Hostage Delay United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, says the resumption of hostilities in Gaza that will lead to an immense tragedy must be avoided at all costs. Hamas has postponed Saturday’s scheduled release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, blaming what it says are Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Three hostages were set to be freed in exchange for more Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Guterres says both sides must fully abide […] today12 February, 2025
