International Relations
The US is preparing for possible multi-week operations against Iran amid diplomacy in Geneva
The American military is preparing options for prolonged operations against Iran if President Donald Trump decides to strike, while talks between representatives of Washington and Tehran are planned in Geneva, mediated by Oman.
Wang Yi called on the US to cooperate in Munich and discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with European ministers
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Britain, Germany and France, calling on Beijing and Washington to avoid conflict and move towards mutually beneficial cooperation.
Whitaker named China and aggressive Russia as the main challenges for the US and the West
The US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, said that strategic competition with China and Russia's war against Ukraine are shaping the United States' security agenda, and that the end of the war must be acceptable to Kyiv.
European integration, €90 billion and strengthening air defence: Zelensky held a series of meetings with the leaders of Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands
In Munich, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, discussing EU accession, €90 billion in financial support, strengthening air defence, and coordinating diplomatic efforts.
Merz and Rubio discussed the war in Ukraine, NATO and Europe's role in negotiations with Russia in Munich
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine and further support for Kyiv.
Zelensky held talks with Merz, Starmer and Rutte in Munich in the Berlin format
On the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the course of the war and further support for Ukraine.
The Kremlin has prepared proposals for the US on Russia's return to dollar settlements
In an internal memo, which, according to Bloomberg, was distributed among senior Russian officials, the Kremlin outlined seven areas of possible economic rapprochement with the United States after an agreement to end the war against Ukraine, including Russia's return to dollar-denominated settlements.
Geneva to host new round of talks between Ukraine, US and Russia: delegation members announced
The Ukrainian side has begun preparations for a trilateral meeting in Geneva on 17–18 February, where negotiations involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States and Russia will continue.
Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister discuss strengthening air defence and energy support for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, during which the parties identified priorities for cooperation in the military and energy sectors.
Erdogan announced the revival of the Silk Road through the development of the Middle Corridor
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to revive the historic Silk Road in a modern format, developing the country's infrastructure and supporting the Trans-Caspian international transport route between China and Europe.
Germany is ready to transfer five Patriot missiles to Ukraine, provided that another 30 are collected from partners.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said that Berlin would provide Ukraine with five additional Patriot PAC 3 interceptor missiles if allies provided a total of 30 such missiles, stressing that the issue of strengthening air defence was a matter of days.
US senators call for Tomahawk missiles to be transferred to Ukraine and tariffs of up to 500 per cent to be imposed on the Kremlin's allies
At the Munich Security Conference, US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal called for a sharp increase in pressure on Russia, expanded military aid to Ukraine, and the transfer of long-range missiles to shift the balance of power on the front lines.
