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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Russia's war on Ukraine is Europe's biggest threat and worry: EU foreign policy chief
European Commission High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, underscores that the conflict in Ukraine is not just a regional issue, but a challenge affecting the entire world. She highlights the need for unified European and global efforts to address the security threats posed by Russia's aggression.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump seeks urgent meeting with Putin, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that President Donald Trump is eager to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin as soon as possible to address Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Source: Rubio in an interview with CBS News, as reported by European Pravda Details: Rubio expressed his belief that a personal meeting between Trump and Putin is the only way to progress negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He noted that Trump has publicly proposed such a meeting. "The mechanics of setting that kind of meeting up would require a little bit of work, so I can't say that's being planned as we speak in terms of picking a site and a date. But the president wants to do it. He wants to do it as soon as feasible," Rubio said. Background: US President Donald Trump said on Friday 16 May that he "may" call Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump also believes that Putin is tired of the war and insists that a peace agreement requires his direct involvement. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Free Malaysia Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Merz assures Zelensky Germany can be relied upon for support
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany supports the mediation efforts of the US to end the Ukraine war. (dpa/AP pic) BERLIN : Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that his government could be relied upon for continued support against Russia's invasion, in a telephone call yesterday, a government spokesman said. Merz, who took office earlier this week after his conservatives won a February federal election, told Zelensky Germany supports the mediation efforts of US President Donald Trump, in close coordination with other European partners. 'This includes helping Ukraine defend itself effectively against Russian aggression and exerting pressure on Russia,' the spokesperson said. Zelensky, in his nightly video address, said he and Merz agreed to work together on matters of joint interest. 'There are already concrete things that we can do together,' Zelensky said. 'Decisions will be taken.'
