Russian forces have seized four villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region as part of efforts to establish a "buffer zone," the regional governor said Monday.
Fidan’s trip to Moscow comes after Türkiye hosted the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine after three years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday condemned Russia's recent wave of air attacks as a deliberate political move by President Vladimir Putin, rather than a military necessity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called for a harsh crackdown on foreign services like Microsoft and Zoom that have announced plans to leave Russia but continue to operate and profit within the country.
European shares started the week positively on Monday, recovering losses from the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed his plan to impose a 50% tariff on European goods.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed enhancing cooperation in diplomacy, economy, and energy. They emphasized strong ties, mutual support in global forums, and agreed to maintain regular diplomatic dialogue to boost bilateral relations.
The speakers of Kyrgyzstan and Armenia signed a memorandum of parliamentary cooperation on May 26, strengthening ties between the two countries amid regional peace efforts.
The European Union has rejected Russia’s request to open WTO consultations over its carbon border tariff, saying talks are not possible due to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
A documentary highlighting incidents of Islamophobia around the world was screened in Baku as part of an international conference focused on combating religious prejudice.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in late May as part of a diplomatic tour, culminating in her participation in the first-ever Central Asia–Italy summit in Astana.
Japan is considering more favorable terms for offshore wind developers, including longer project durations and regulatory changes, as it struggles to revive its ambitious renewable energy plans amid rising global costs and industry pullbacks.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukraine over the weekend reveal Moscow’s continued disregard for peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make a surprise visit to Berlin this Wednesday, where he will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss ways to revive stalled peace talks with Russia, according to Der Spiegel.
China’s overseas investment in renewable energy has, for the first time, surpassed coal, marking a significant shift in the country's global energy strategy, according to new data from Boston University.
The European Union has warned fast-fashion giant Shein to comply with consumer protection laws or face possible fines, intensifying scrutiny of the online retailer’s business practices.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Monday that while serious work continues on a proposed peace agreement for the Ukraine conflict, Russia has yet to submit a draft document. The announcement follows a recent prisoner exchange and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Global tensions and questions over U.S. defense commitments are expected to dominate this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as key regional and global players gather to discuss pressing security challenges.
The European Union is under mounting pressure from member states to once again delay and soften its upcoming anti-deforestation law, according to a document seen by Reuters.
U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Vladimir Putin after Russia launched what Ukraine says was the largest aerial assault of the war so far, killing at least 12 people, including three children.
Russia is dismissing the Vatican as a credible venue for peace talks with Ukraine, citing religious and geopolitical concerns, according to senior Russian sources.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he will push for constitutional changes if the Constitutional Court blocks the peace deal with Baku. “If the court finds it unlawful, I will initiate amendments. Peace must not be missed,” he stated.
Turkish and US trade officials convened in Washington to discuss reciprocal tariffs and strategies to achieve a $100 billion bilateral trade volume, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen economic ties.
A brief moment between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte aboard their plane in Vietnam sparked viral speculation online, with the Elysee calling it “banal couple’s teasing.”
At a global conference in Baku, UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Ángel Moratinos called out the institutional bias and social restrictions faced by Muslims, urging collective action against rising Islamophobia.
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