Ukraine
Latin American leaders blast Trump-Zelensky diplomatic fallout
The diplomatic rift between the United States and Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Latin American leaders, with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro lambasting the Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Emerging Europe’s Ukraine critics unleashed by Trump’s attack on Zelenskiy
Leaders of Bulgaria, Georgia and Hungary back Trump in row with Ukrainian president and slam Europe's handling of the war.
Pressure to seize Russian frozen funds builds, but no consensus yet
The pressure on EU leaders to seize Russia’s $300bn in frozen Central Bank of Russia funds is building as the US threatens to withdraw its support for Ukraine completely, but there is no consensus on the move yet.
Viktor Orban urges EU to start direct talks with Russia on Ukraine
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to begin direct talks with Russia on ending the conflict in Ukraine, a move that highlights growing divisions within the bloc over its approach to the war.
Indian markets likely to face volatility after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
Indian financial markets are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which concluded with a near altercation.
Europe at a "crossroads" as EU leaders gather in London to respond to growing defence crisis
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “step up” to a “once-in-a-generation moment” for the continent’s security at an emergency summit called in London on March 2.
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White House press conference debacle: what does it mean and what happens next?
Things are moving incredibly fast. The world order appears to have been turned on its head by US President Donald Trump. Where does that leave Ukraine after his clash with Zelenskiy? And what will happen to the trans-Atlantic alliance?
North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told they were fighting against South Koreans
North Korean soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine were deceived into thinking they were battling South Korean forces.
COMMENT: The multipolar world has no place for US-Russia imperialism
As the US and Russia collude to revive their cold war dominance, Europe must forge a new path. A revitalised EU could challenge imperial powers and contribute to building a true multipolar order.
McFAUL: What has Ukraine got to thank the US for?
US Vice President JD Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of being ungrateful, but what does Ukraine have to be thankful for to the White House recently, asks former US ambassador to Russia, Mike McFaul.
KSE: Ukrainian public finance in 2024
Ukrainian public finance in 2024 was shaped by three key developments: tax reforms to stabilize revenues, the launch of the ERA mechanism, and debt restructuring to ease the debt burden.
Is Trump attempting a “reverse Nixon” to peel Russia away from China?
Ukraine’s worst nightmare has come true. European leaders have been shocked by US President Donald Trump’s decision to exclude Europe from the ongoing ceasefire talks and his blatant deal-making offers to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine’s worst nightmare becomes real
It’s everything we feared Trump would mean. He held his first Cabinet meeting yesterday and plainly said that the US is out of the Ukraine conflict and it's up to Europe to support and protect Ukraine going forward if it wants to.
Europe will need Turkey in world with less or no Nato says foreign minister
Ankara has second largest land forces in military bloc. Turkish officials leverage the point in effort at obtaining long-sought EU membership.
Colombian president blasts Ukraine-US minerals deal as "stupidity"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has criticised Ukraine's intention to finalise an agreement granting the United States access to its rare earth minerals, slamming the move as "stupidity."
Argentina breaks with Ukraine support at UN, echoing Trump's pro-Russia shift
Argentina’s decision to abstain from a United Nations vote on an EU-sponsored resolution urging Russia to withdraw from Ukraine has sparked widespread criticism.
Russian official admits that rural Russian schools are in a worse state than war-damaged Ukraine
A Russian official has admitted that rural schools in Tatarstan are in worse condition than those in war-damaged, Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
Trump lays out harsh terms for US support for Ukraine at his first Cabinet meeting
Some more clarity emerged on the US plans for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting. The terms are harsh, shifting the bulk of the burden to Europe.
Ukraine’s public debt surges 60% since Russian invasion, debt could become a problem post-war
Ukraine had no debt following the fall of the Soviet Union and a healthy 35% of GDP before the war with Russia began three years ago, but as most international aid is in the form of loans, the debt-to-GDP ratio is now 64% and still rising.