US and India seek new energy solutions as Rubio meets Modi Photo: EPA President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed back against a proposal by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggesting a special “associate membership” status for Ukraine in the European Union, Photo: Getty Images The head of Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaido Rosin, told CNN that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have only a few months left to negotiate from a position of st Photo: EPA Czech President Petr Pavel urged NATO to “show its teeth” and take a tougher stance against Russia, including potentially shooting down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace and disc Photo: EPA According to the outlet, the main focus right now is ending the war. U.S. President Donald Trump convened a meeting with his top national security team on May 22 to discuss the war with Photo: EPA Slovenian SDS party leader Janez Janša has been elected prime minister after securing a majority vote in the National Assembly, giving him the mandate to form a new government. During thTrump and Netanyahu clash over the future of the war with Iran — CNN Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine According to the presidential adviser, Lukashenko should be judged by his actions rather than his words. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said he is Photo: EPA The leaders’ summit of the group is scheduled for June 15–17 in France. Syria will take part in the G7 summit in France next month as a guest country. Damascus will be represented by Syr Photo: Getty Images The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) reviewed the complaint filed by former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak regarding the preventive measure Photo: Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz/Х German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sent a letter to EU leaders proposing a new “associated member” status for Ukraine within the European Union, according to Photo: ZN Xi Jinping is increasingly shaping a new global order by exploiting the weakening position of the United States, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and China’s strategic partnership with VladimThe Washington Post: Putin arrived to see Xi for a gas deal — and once again left empty-handed Photo: Getty Images NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia would face “devastating consequences” if it decided to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Bruss Photo: EPA According to Reuters, the administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to inform NATO allies about a reduction in American military capabilities that could be used to support Photo: Getty Images Investigative journalists from the project Schemes (Radio Liberty) report that Boris Yermak, father of Andriy Yermak, traveled to Russia at the end of 2019. According to the rep Photo: EPA China’s Foreign Ministry has denied a report by the Financial Times claiming that Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke critically about Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine during a meeting w Photo: Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly told US President Donald Trump during talks in Beijing that Russian leader Vladimir Putin may come to regret his decision to invade UkrainKyiv reacts to joint nuclear exercises by Russia and Belarus Photo: EPA The United States will extend a sanctions exemption allowing limited purchases of Russian oil for another 30 days, according to Reuters. The previous waiver expired on Saturday, but the Photo: Getty Images The European Union is continuing discussions over a possible negotiator for future talks with Russia, but member states have not yet agreed on a single candidate, according to P Photo: Getty Images According to media reports, the full bail amount for former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak — who is suspected of laundering money on an especially large scale — ha Photo: EPA Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that European leaders who want dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin can simply call him directly. Commenting on discussions in Europe ab Photo: Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that strikes on Moscow and the surrounding region serve as a clear signal to Russian forces not to engage in an unjust war against UkrEurope believes the U.S., China, and Russia are increasingly pursuing the same goal Photo: EPA Recent comments by Donald Trump on Taiwan have raised concerns in Taipei, with analysts saying the U.S. president appears to be partially adopting rhetoric long promoted by Xi Jinping reg Photo: Getty Images Brian Mast, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the U.S. Congress is unlikely to approve a new large-scale aid package for Ukraine, arguing that European countries Photo: Getty Images Margus Tsahkna has warned that European countries should refrain from direct negotiations with Moscow, arguing that Russia is currently in a vulnerable position and that sanction Photo: Getty Images Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that both China and the United States hope for a quick end to the war in Ukraine and are prepared to play a “constructive role” in resolving Photo: EPA The long-awaited visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing has finally taken place — and it looked nothing like his 2017 trip, when the United States remained the uncontested globalNATO pressures Europe’s defense industry: Rutte to meet leading arms manufacturers — FT Photo: Getty Images The bail for former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak is still being collected, with sources reporting that less than half of the required amount has been raised so f Photo: Kyrylo Budanov / Telegram The Chief of Ukraine’s Presidential Office has continued diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, according to The Times . Kyrylo Budanov is reported to have sa Photo: EPA Putin is expected to visit Beijing less than a week after Trump’s trip to China. According to the South China Morning Post , the Russian leader is scheduled for a one-day visit around M Photo: EPA European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has responded to Russia’s large-scale overnight strike on Kyiv on May 14, which resulted in nine deaths, calling it one of the longest a Photo: EPA The UN Security Council meeting has been scheduled for 19 May following a sharp escalation in Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas. Ukraine requested the urgent session in responsUkrainian Armed Forces have become Europe’s strongest army, says Marco Rubio Photo: Getty Images The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine has chosen a preventive measure for former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, who is suspected of money laundering. The cou Photo: president.gov.ua The large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, May 13, is not a coincidence, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said the Kremlin is deliberatel Photo: Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe the United States needs China’s assistance to resolve tensions with Iran, though he plans to discuss the issue with Chinese l Photo: EPA U.S. President Donald Trump said he has no agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the transfer of the entire Donbas region to Russia. Speaking to reporters on May 12 b Photo: EPA Ukraine is seeking a more active European role in reviving stalled peace negotiations with Russia by proposing a limited “airport ceasefire,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Politico “We are closely monitoring”: European Commission reacts to notice of suspicion against Andriy Yermak Photo: EPA Russia plans to deploy its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile by the end of the year, President Vladimir Putin said, describing it as the most powerful nuclear weapon of its ki Photo: EPA Ukraine is gaining a strategic edge in modern warfare through its advanced drone technologies, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) Photo: Getty Images The United States is considering a temporary ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia in exchange for easing sanctions on Moscow, according to a report by The Kyiv Independ Photo: EPA The European Commission expects progress on opening the first EU accession negotiation cluster for Ukraine as early as the end of June, according to Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. K Photo: Getty Images The European Union is preparing for potential peace talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine, as U.S.-led efforts appear to have stalled. Moscow, however, has floated a controveBoris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv to discuss joint weapons production Photo: EPA U.S. President Donald Trump described Tehran’s latest response on ending the 10-week conflict as unsatisfactory, triggering immediate volatility in global financial markets. Trump formal Photo: Getty Images Ukraine’s military personnel have reportedly begun receiving drafts of new service contracts previously announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Defense Ministry. MP Ol Photo: EPA Ukraine has already handed over lists to Russia as part of the agreed arrangements. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement on a reciprocal prisoner exchange in the 1000-fo Photo: Getty Images Russia says a new round of contacts with the United States is approaching, as Moscow expects senior representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to visit soon for talks on Ukra Photo: EPA Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he delivered a message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stating that Zelenskyy is ready to meet in any