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Behind the scenes at the G7: Trump meets Putin and Zelenskiy with unclear outcomes

June 18, 2026

At a quiet lakeside town in France, world leaders gathered for a major meeting. Among them were Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump later claimed he had productive discussions with both. But what does "productive" really mean here? Zelenskiy and his team

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Putin’s Birthday Call to Trump: A Shift in Global Chatter?

June 15, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin broke tradition by publicly celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday over the phone last weekend. The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted nearly an hour, a rare moment where the two leaders focused on personal well-wishes rather than geopolitical disputes. Putin called

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Zelenskiy calls for talks while Russia debates its war path

June 6, 2026

At a flashy St. Petersburg business event, Russia’s leadership got an unusual message this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to face-to-face peace talks just as Western investors mingled in the same city. The timing wasn’

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A U. S. official delivers a friendly message from Trump to Putin in St. Petersburg

June 6, 2026

A top U. S. arts official recently visited Russia and brought a casual greeting from the American president. During a speech at an economic summit in St. Petersburg, Rodney Cook Jr. mentioned that Donald Trump sends his warm regards to Vladimir Putin. The message came across as lighthearted, with Co

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Russia talks peace but keeps pushing forward

June 5, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke to news editors in St. Petersburg, making a few surprising remarks about the war in Ukraine. He suggested that Russia could both keep fighting and still be open to a peace deal at the same time. "One doesn't rule out the other, " he said, explaining th

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Russia Lets Banks Fight Back Against Drones

May 27, 2026

Russia has adopted a new law that gives its central bank and major banks the right to set up defense systems and arm employees so they can stop drone attacks without involving military forces. The law, approved by the lower house of parliament, is a response to the frequent drone strikes launched fr

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China Says It Values Moldovan Relations, Even With Ukraine Clash

May 22, 2026

The Chinese foreign minister met with the deputy prime minister of Moldova to talk about how close the two countries want to stay. He said Beijing “cherishes” ties with Moldova and wants them to grow stronger, even though the two sides disagree on Russia’s war in Ukraine. The meeting happened rig

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China’s President May Head to North Korea Next Week

May 21, 2026

The possibility of China’s top leader arriving in Pyongyang has surfaced, with reports suggesting a trip could happen as soon as next week. A senior official from the government hinted that Chinese security and protocol teams have already been in North Korea, pointing to a likely visit for the presi

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Russia and China team up for stronger ties

May 19, 2026

Vladimir Putin recently spoke about the growing bond between Russia and China ahead of a key meeting with China’s leader. He called their relationship the strongest it’s ever been, built on shared trust and mutual goals. The two nations plan to work together on issues that matter most to them—like p

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Russian Citizenship Offer Sparks Moldovan Alarm

May 18, 2026

Moldova’s leaders have loudly opposed a new Russian plan that would let residents of the breakaway region Transdniestria get Russian passports more easily. The move, announced by President Vladimir Putin, applies to about 350, 000 people in the enclave and removes many of the usual requirements for