Macron warns U.S. is ‘turning away from allies’ and international rules
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the U.S. is “gradually turning away” from some of its allies and “breaking free from internatio...
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Vladimir Putin would advance toward ending the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the Russian leader may refuse to strike a deal, creating a “rough situation” for Moscow.
Speaking to Fox News, President Trump says that Putin’s intentions should become clear in the coming weeks.
He ruled out the presence of U.S. ground troops in Ukraine and offered no details on potential security guarantees for Kyiv.
Despite uncertainty, Trump emphasized that he believes Putin and Russia may be exhausted by the conflict.
Zelenskyy, joined by European allies including Germany, France, and Britain, praised the summit and discussed a possible trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump.
Analysts warn that Ukraine may face tough compromises to secure peace, as the war has caused over a million casualties.
Experts note that while the summit avoided conflict over demands, uncertainty surrounds the scope of U.S. security guarantees.
Ukraine’s allies held talks on further sanctions and coordinating security plans, with NATO leaders also scheduled to discuss the situation.
Russia has not formally committed to a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, with Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasizing that any talks must be thoroughly prepared.
Observers say both Ukraine and Russia are navigating carefully around Trump, while vagueness over U.S. guarantees leaves questions unresolved.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face a strong response from the United States if its authorities kill protesters amid ongoing unrest.
"Change is coming to Iran" according to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday (6 January). He warned Iran that "if you keep killing your people for wanting a better life, Donald Trump is going to kill you."
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the U.S. is “gradually turning away” from some of its allies and “breaking free from international rules”.
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Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv early on Friday (9 January) killed at least 4 people, injured at least 19, and caused significant damage to residential buildings and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
Venezuela has released prominent Venezuelan-Spanish rights activist Rocío San Miguel and four other Spanish citizens, Spanish authorities said on Thursday (8 January). Local rights groups report that promised releases of Venezuelan political prisoners are yet to materialise.
Türkiye’s United Nations envoy called on the international community on Thursday to maintain strong support for the elimination of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons, stressing that the task is both a legal obligation and a critical priority for regional security and humanitarian protection.
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