America was the real loser in the presidential debate

Democrats are panicking over President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump on Thursday evening. And there’s no doubt that he showed signs of senility at times during the verbal joust. But that doesn’t mean he ceded all prospects of defeating Trump come November. Perhaps the panic isn’t altogether justified by what happened on that debate stage.

Putin offers conditional truce

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin’s proposal “manipulative” and “absurd.”

Hungarian PM: Peace in Ukraine depends on EU, US elections

The settlement of the Ukrainian conflict can be expected if peace-loving forces win the elections to the European Parliament and the US, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters after voting in the European Parliament elections.

Russia blames US for civilian deaths, Macron for rising tensions

Russia has lashed out at the West, blaming the United States for Ukraine’s alleged use of US-supplied weapons against civilians on its soil and accusing France of fueling tensions across Europe, Al Jazeera reported.

Lavrov: Moscow won’t tolerate threat

The Russian foreign minister has said talks in the West about allowing Kiev to conduct strikes with US weapons on Russia reflect desperation and understanding that they will not achieve their goals by the "usual honest means".

Germany calls for more military support for Ukraine

Germany’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners.

‘Old friend’ Putin and China’s Xi strengthen strategic ties at summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations at a summit that framed their relationship as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world.

Zelensky cancels all foreign trips

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office has said that he has postponed all his upcoming foreign visits amid a new Russian offensive.

Russian troops enter border town near Kharkiv

Russia said on Monday its forces have entered the north-eastern border town of Vovchansk, near Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv, BBC reported.

UN: Gaza filled with more debris and rubble than Ukraine

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) says that the mammoth task of clearing Gaza’s debris is made all the more costly and dangerous by the sheer amount of asbestos and unexploded ordnance.

N. Korea condemns US ATACMS missile shipment to Ukraine

North Korea condemned the United States on Monday for sending longer-range tactical missiles to Ukraine for use in its fight against Russia, saying Washington cannot turn the tide of the war with such a "mean" policy.

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package

The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defense missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.

Macron: Europe must never be ‘vassal’ of US

‘Our Europe today is mortal and it can die’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Europe to wake up to the fact that it was not sufficiently armed in the face of global threats such as Russian aggression that pose an existential challenge to the continent, France 24 reported.

EU fails to pledge Patriot systems to Ukraine

European Union countries possessing Patriot air defense systems appeared hesitant on Monday to give any to Ukraine, which is desperately seeking at least seven of the missile batteries to help fend off Russian air attacks.

Russia: Ukraine’s end inevitable

Providing new military assistance to Ukraine from the United States will not help prevent the inglorious end of the Kiev regime, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said.

Lavrov: Russia ready for Ukraine talks, but not with Zelensky

Russia’s signals that it is ready to negotiate on Ukraine are "not just for show," but talks with Vladimir Zelensky are off the table, as they would lead nowhere, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russian media.

Ukraine runs out of missiles

Russia was able to destroy a key power plant serving Kyiv because Ukraine ran out of defensive missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed.

UK general: Ukraine could face defeat in 2024

The former commander of the UK's Joint Forces Command has warned that Ukraine could face defeat by Russia in 2024.

Russia, Ukraine feud over ‘dangerous’ attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Moscow has accused Ukraine of launching “very dangerous” drone attacks on the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant – allegations that Kyiv described as “fake” information.

NATO mulls long-term military support plan for Ukraine

NATO has begun debating a plan to provide more predictable military support to Ukraine in the coming years, as the Russian invasion grinds on.

Zelensky signs law expanding draft age

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that will lower the country’s minimum conscription age from 27 to 25, potentially boosting the number of men available to fight Russia’s invasion.

France to deliver old armored vehicles, new missiles to Ukraine

France will deliver hundreds of old armored vehicles and new surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine in its war against Russia, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Sunday.

Pope calls for ceasefire in Gaza during a blustery Easter Sunday Mass

In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis made a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran, EU push for talks to lift nuclear sanctions

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell highlighted the significance of sustainable talks and exchange of visits to lift nuclear-related sanctions on Iran.

Ukraine map shows French troop locations in potential intervention: Newsweek

French President Emmanuel Macron's push to deploy troops to Ukraine could yet prove the first domino of an official NATO military presence in the war-torn country, even while Russia's grinding frontline assaults and nationwide bombing campaign continue.

By Mona Hojat Ansari 

Why is Iran being dragged into the Ukraine war?

Europe is hesitant to address the real reason it’s stuck in Ukraine 

TEHRAN – The G7 group of countries threatened Iran on Friday saying the country would have to face “new and significant measures” if it decides to give Russia ballistic missiles to be used in the war in Ukraine. 

China: US cares about its geopolitical goals not Ukraine

China on Tuesday accused the US of exploiting the Ukraine crisis for its own “geopolitical goals”.