Sep 01 Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports By Rajesh Roy, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press The meeting Monday in Tianjin indicates a deepening partnership between the two countries as New Delhi's ties with Washington strain over Russian oil imports. Continue reading
Aug 29 Zelenskyy seeks meeting with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of Russia talks By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The proposed meetings appeared designed to add momentum to the push for peace, as Zelenskyy expressed frustration with what he called Russia’s lack of constructive engagement in the process while it continues to launch devastating aerial attacks on civilian areas. Continue reading
Aug 29 Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Authorities in the Kyiv region declared Friday an official day of mourning. Flags flew at half-staff and all entertainment events were canceled after Russia hammered Ukraine with almost 600 drones and more than 30 missiles, including rare strikes on downtown… Continue reading
Aug 28 Kim Jong Un to meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade By Hyung-Jin Kim, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make a rare trip abroad next week to attend a military parade in the Chinese capital. Continue reading
Aug 28 All NATO members projected to hit old spending target, with just three set to meet new goal By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The increase in spending reflects security concerns from Russia's war in Ukraine and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Aug 28 At least 17 killed in major Russian attack that included rare strikes on center of Ukrainian capital By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Associated Press The attack early Thursday on Kyiv was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 4:07 Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan Ukraine said that more than 100,000 people were without power after Russia launched a massive attack on the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine has also been targeting Russia's oil and gas facilities, spiking fuel costs and requiring the country to ration… Continue watching
Aug 27 Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Victor Trehubov, spokesman for local ground forces, told The Associated Press that some Russian troops have entered two villages in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, a major Ukrainian industrial center next to the Donetsk region where fierce fighting has been taking… Continue reading
Aug 27 Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press The situation highlights the fragile trade ties between the two allies. U.S. President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, but then imposed an additional 25% tariff due to India's purchases of Russian oil. Continue reading
Aug 25 Trump envoy says officials still working on ending Russia-Ukraine war as a lack of progress fuels doubts By Illia Novikov, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg says officials are “working very, very hard” on efforts to end the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading