France is poised to increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, reflecting growing concerns over Europe's security environment amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and debates over the future of transatlantic defence guarantees, France24 reported.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Saturday drew a comparison between the Israel-Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that the biggest difference is that the United States is not trying to conquer Iran, as Russia did with Ukraine.
Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday questioned India's stance in the Israel-Iran conflict, asking whether "we are complicit or don't dare to tell the truth."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Karis highlighted shared historical experiences, Estonia's digital and AI initiatives, invited Indian investment, and expressed concern over Russia's aggression in Ukraine,
Macgregor, who has worked with Trump in the past, said the President would act very differently if he were truly independent. However, he argued that Trump is not a "free agent" and is constrained by wealthy donors who shape political priorities. MacGregor alleged that key principal targe
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe for prioritising a trade deal with India over Ukraine, accusing the EU of indirectly funding Russia's war through energy trade. He said the US has made bigger sacrifices and warned that Europe put commerce ahead of Ukrainian lives.
At Davos, US President Donald Trump said Europe should take responsibility for Ukraine, claiming the US has "nothing to do with it." He questioned NATO's fairness and said he would meet Ukraine President Zelensky, expressing hope for a deal as his envoys head to Moscow for talks.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed his views about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of the United States as a mediator under President Trump. He said that while the "invasion' would have come about irrespective of the Presidency in the United States, as of n
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed Australia's continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion, stressing Canberra's commitment to a just and lasting peace.
Announcing the decision on X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs sharper focus on security, defence preparedness and negotiations as efforts continue to end the nearly four-year-long conflict.