Ukraine

When Russian armored columns rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow’s confidence was so high, troops packed ceremonial parade kits instead of combat supplies. Instead, Ukrainian units picked apart a stalled 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv, an early, brutal sign the invasion would not be the quick victory the Kremlin promised.…

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a shift in support toward Russia's Vladimir Putin as he looks for a quick end to the war in Ukraine,…

By Julianne Geiger - Oct 17, 2025, 5:30 PM CDT Citigroup’s latest call for Brent crude to tumble toward $50 on a Russia-Ukraine de-escalation feels more like an echo chamber than a fresh forecast. Senior commodities strategist Eric Lee told Bloomberg Friday that easing geopolitical tensions could “precipitate a faster…

News Investigators/ The World Bank says it has convened expert groups to plan for the return reconstruction of Gaza after cessation of hostilities with Israel, andUkraine. The World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga, said this on Friday in Washington, at the 2025 Annual Meetings Plenary. According to Mr Banga, the…

Eurasianet Eurasianet is an independent news organization that covers news from and about the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground reporting and critical perspectives on… More Info Set us as your preferred Google source Premium Content By Eurasianet - Oct 17, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT Central Asian states, particularly…

Last Updated: October 17, 2025, 23:40 IST Zelenskyy's visit also comes just a day after Trump announced a surprise summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin US President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17. (AFP photo) Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission has suggested Ukraine use part of an envisaged 140 billion euro ($163 billion) reparations loan funded from frozen Russian assets to buy weapons outside the EU, a commission paper sent to member states showed. The paper, seen by Reuters on Friday, outlines the possible design…

Euro (EUR) gains extended to the low 1.17 area overnight before easing back modestly but the broader backdrop of trade, rate and sentiment challenges for the USD as well as hopes that US pressure for an end to the Ukraine war as Trump/Putin plan to meet in Budapest are all…

The call comes as Trump shows mounting frustration over the Kremlin leader's refusal to end the 2022 invasion of Ukraine despite their recent summit. The post Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit appeared first on Vanguard News...Read More