WorldDespite Western pressure and attempts to completely isolate Moscow, several world leaders have reportedly chosen to secretly maintain contact with the Russian president.
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“Ordinary Swedes” to predict the future of war for Ukraine
SwedenThe government's new weapon against Russia - guesses from "understimulated retirees and breastfeeding mothers".
US base in Germany helped Ukraine attack Russian targets
WorldNew information from the New York Times further confirms the deep military cooperation between the Western bloc and Ukraine.
Putin proposes UN interim administration of Ukraine
WorldThe aim would be to enable elections in the country.
EU rejects Russian ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea
WorldRejects demands for relief against Russia's agricultural bank, Rosselkhozbank.
Russian goods gain popularity in China
Economy“The best seller is Russian honey, it's a big hit", says a shop assistant in Beijing.
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“Europe prepares for war”
LettersUrsula von der Leyen wants EU countries to spend around €800 billion more on military rearmament.
Here are Putin’s demands for a ceasefire
World“These 30 days - how will they be used? To continue forced mobilization in Ukraine? To receive more arms supplies? To train newly mobilized units?”
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Analysis: Is Russia at risk of becoming a vassal state to China?
WorldIvan Zuenko, senior research director at MGIMO University, says the two powers actually have great respect for each other's integrity and independence.
How Russian pipeline operation cracked Ukrainian defense in Kursk
WorldRussian special units crawled 15 kilometers underground through a disused gas pipeline to cut off the Ukrainian forces in what was described as a turning point in the Kursk operation.
Danish PM: Prolonged war may be preferable to peace in Ukraine
DenmarkMette Frederiksen is "very concerned" that a peace agreement will become a reality in Ukraine.
US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine – urges peace efforts
World“We are pausing, assessing, looking at everything across our security relationship", confirmed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Reports: US in secret talks to restart Nord Stream 2
WorldAccording to the report, the deal will bring economic benefits to the US if gas flows resume.
UN Security Council approves Ukraine resolution – calls for “swift end” to war
World“This resolution puts us on the path to peace. It is a first step, but a crucial one, one of which we should all be proud", commented US Representative to the UN Dorothy Shea.
Diplomat: “Western powers behave like children”
WorldJeffrey Sachs believes it is time for the EU to break free from the shadow of US hegemony and create its own realistic foreign policy.
Former Swedish PM rages at Trump: “A Savage in the White House”
Sweden“What he says is wrong, it's distorted and it's dangerous", laments the globalist figure, sharing conspiracy theories about Trump acting as Russia's mouthpiece.
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Political elite furious as Trump seeks to broker peace
World“Surrender and betrayal” and "a dark day for Europe" are two of the many outraged comments.
Trump: Ukraine may become Russian
World“They may be Russian someday, or they may not", speculates the President.
Zelensky: Ready to talk to Putin
WorldUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to talk to Putin - but also stresses the importance of security guarantees.
Russia launches Eurovision rival
WorldThe Intervision Song Contest will take place in Moscow in September.
Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals in return for support
WorldDemanding "compensation" for US support in the war.
EU may resume Russian gas imports
EconomyPart of potential upcoming EU-Russia peace deal, according to the Financial Times.
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
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