US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; however, he underscored PM Modi's unhappiness over the high tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's overnight strikes, citing damage to a Kyiv hospital and critical infrastructure. At least two people were killed in Kyiv and nearby areas, with injuries and evacuations reported, as Ukraine urged continued international support a
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.
A total of 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, making it another deadly year for journalism, with the Middle East and Arab World emerging as the worst-affected region, according to the final Killed List released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine wants peace but will not accept any weak or temporary deal that compromises its sovereignty. In a New Year address, he stressed resilience despite war fatigue and said negotiations are close but must ensure lasting security.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE's solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that US President Donald Trump briefed him on a 20-point peace plan discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy sought long-term security guarantees and said a ceasefire and referendum would be needed as part of any peace agree
US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue peace talks amid the war in Europe, which is now in its fourth year.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said, "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange, but President Putin was very generous in his feelings toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
"We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things. As you know, I had an excellent phone call with President Putin. It lasted for over two hours. We discussed a lot of points. I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close. The President and I just spoke to the European le