Russia-Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign nationals, including diplomatic and international organization staff, to leave Kyiv “as soon as possible,” warning that strikes would continue targeting “decision-making centres and command posts” across the Ukrainian...

In a recent post on X, Robin Brooks argued Europe has the tools to squeeze Russia's war finances by stopping seaborne crude shipments leaving the Baltic, saying a U.S.-style cutoff has a track record of forcing exporters to bend. His call comes as oil traders focus on how the front Brent contract...

U.S. and European officials confirm that Russia has started transferring an upgraded batch of Shahed-type drones to Iran — improvements Moscow engineered through extensive battlefield use in Ukraine. The development draws fresh attention to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has long...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has reportedly held discreet talks with Russian state oil giant Rosneft ever since 2022. The oil giant reportedly wants to reenter the Sakhalin energy project, contingent on a potential Ukraine peace deal. Exxon CEO Darren Woods also discussed Exxon's plans with...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) recently voiced her dissatisfaction over the current direction of U.S. foreign and domestic policies in a lengthy post on X. What Happened: Greene took to X on Friday to express her concerns about the U.S.’s potential involvement in a war with Iran and...

Elon Musk stated that the reported “massive cyberattack” that his social media platform X faced on Monday is suspected to have originated from Ukraine. What Happened: Musk, who is currently heading the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),...

European fund managers are optimistic that rising economic growth will fuel a rally in the region's stocks. This bullishness is already reflected in performance, per a Financial Times report. The Stoxx Europe 600 index has climbed nearly 10% in this year thus far, outpacing the S&P 500's 4%...

Ukraine conducted an operation in Moscow that targeted and killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops.  The attack was carried out using an explosive device hidden in a scooter, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal....

The Biden administration is working quickly to deliver $6 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine, aiming to reinforce Ukrainian defenses before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. With Trump signaling potential cuts to U.S. support, NATO has launched a new mission to coordinate military...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media Monday to condemn one of the largest assaults from Russia, in which “more than a hundred” missiles and drones targeted critical civilian infrastructure. “Now, all over the country, efforts are underway to eliminate the...

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with new developments in Europe and the U.S., could face a major inflection point hinging on the outcome of the 2024 U.S. election. The Latest: A Russian drone attack on Ukraine overnight put neighboring Romania in the crossfire, according to a Telegram post from the...

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official has suggested that Ukraine may have to engage in discussions with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing war. What Happened: Major-General Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy chief of Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence directorate, stated that negotiations...

In a recent development, the Kremlin has issued a warning that the United States support for Ukraine could culminate in a ‘humiliating fiasco’, drawing parallels with Vietnam and Afghanistan. This comes as the US Congress is on the verge of approving a $60 billion aid package. What...

In a recent development, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has called for the resignation of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) following the House’s approval of a new aid package for Ukraine. Greene has accused Johnson of betraying Republican voters and has threatened to initiate a vote...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, once more advised a negotiated settlement to cease the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He further warned that Ukraine’s refusal to negotiate and escalating the fight could potentially cost them Odesa and their access to the Black Sea....