Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment
President Trump is meeting NATO allies in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit focused on Ukraine, Iran, and burden-sharing. The gathering comes amid persistent doubts among European governments about long-term U.S. commitment to the alliance.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara
NATO leaders including President Trump are meeting in Ankara for a summit focused on defence spending targets and military support for Ukraine. The outcome, especially on Ukraine's security path and burden-sharing commitments, will signal how unified the alliance is heading into the second half of 2026.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting that killed at least 2 as U.S.-brokered ceasefire nears its end
A U.S.-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expires Monday, with at least two people killed during the truce and both sides blaming each other for violations. American and European officials are now considering how to move both countries toward further talks before the window closes.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Russia accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine each accused the other of violating a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides reporting casualties from drone and artillery strikes. The breakdown signals that a negotiated pause remains fragile and keeps pressure on European energy and defense outlooks.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia are publicly blaming each other for violating the US-backed ceasefire, putting the truce under strain. Mutual accusations without a clear monitoring mechanism risk unraveling the agreement before permanent peace talks can advance.
3mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Ukraine police shoot dead gunman who killed six in Kyiv, took hostages
A 58-year-old man from Moscow shot and killed six people in Kyiv before taking hostages, and Ukrainian police fatally shot the attacker to end the standoff. No motive has been established, though the attacker's origin draws scrutiny given the active conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
At least two dead as gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv
A gunman opened fire and took hostages in Kyiv, killing at least two people before Ukrainian police shot him dead in a standoff. Ukraine's interior minister confirmed the shooter's death, indicating the immediate threat has been neutralized. Further details on the attacker's identity and motive have not yet been
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Only Peace Can Make a New World Order
Ongoing armed conflicts are accelerating the breakdown of post-1945 multilateral institutions without producing a coherent successor order. The mechanism is asymmetric: norms erode quickly through great-power defection, while rebuilding requires sustained consensus that current geopolitical alignments block. No concret
4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs