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Putin Seeks Written Ban on NATO Expansion, Sanctions Relief in Ukraine Peace Talks - Report
President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. 
President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. -
Germany’s Merz Under Fire Over Conflicting Signals on Long-Range Missile Support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drew sharp criticism this week after making contradictory remarks about supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, casting a shadow over President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin and exposing divisions within Germany's governing coalition. 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drew sharp criticism this week after making contradictory remarks about supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, casting a shadow over President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin and exposing divisions within Germany's governing coalition. -
Violence, Confusion at Gaza Aid Site Undermines U.S.-Backed Distribution Plan
A chaotic scene unfolded Tuesday at a Gaza aid distribution center operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), as thousands of Palestinians surged past security barriers seeking food amid a deepening crisis. Israeli troops fired warning shots into the air and U.S. contractors briefly withdrew from the site, underscoring mounting tensions and logistical failures as famine looms over the besieged enclave. 
A chaotic scene unfolded Tuesday at a Gaza aid distribution center operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), as thousands of Palestinians surged past security barriers seeking food amid a deepening crisis. Israeli troops fired warning shots into the air and U.S. contractors briefly withdrew from the site, underscoring mounting tensions and logistical failures as famine looms over the besieged enclave. -
Israel and Syria Hold Secret Border Talks After Assad’s Fall: Report
Israel and Syria have held several face-to-face meetings in recent weeks aimed at de-escalating border tensions, marking the most direct contact between the two nations in decades and signaling a dramatic realignment in regional diplomacy following the ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad. 
Israel and Syria have held several face-to-face meetings in recent weeks aimed at de-escalating border tensions, marking the most direct contact between the two nations in decades and signaling a dramatic realignment in regional diplomacy following the ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad. -
Ukraine Cleared to Use Long-Range Missiles on Russia, Kremlin Warns of ‘Dangerous Decision’
Germany has removed all range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine, granting Kyiv explicit permission to strike military targets inside Russian territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday. The decision, coordinated with the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, marks a major shift in how NATO-backed weapons may be used in the war. 
Germany has removed all range restrictions on weapons delivered to Ukraine, granting Kyiv explicit permission to strike military targets inside Russian territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday. The decision, coordinated with the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, marks a major shift in how NATO-backed weapons may be used in the war. -
Russia Condemns Trump’s $175 Billion Golden Dome Space Weapon Project
President Donald Trump's newly unveiled $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense program has drawn sharp criticism from Russia and China, who warn that the plan threatens to destabilize global security and trigger a new arms race in outer space. 
President Donald Trump's newly unveiled $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense program has drawn sharp criticism from Russia and China, who warn that the plan threatens to destabilize global security and trigger a new arms race in outer space. -
Putin’s Helicopter Reportedly Targeted in Drone Strike Over Kursk
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. 
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. -
Israeli Strike Kills 52 in Gaza, Including 36 in School Shelter; UN, NGOs Reject New Aid System
At least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Monday, including 36 in a school that had been converted into a shelter for displaced families, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center operating from within the school building, while medics and aid groups described a catastrophic scene in which sleeping civilians were burned alive. 
At least 52 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Monday, including 36 in a school that had been converted into a shelter for displaced families, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas and Islamic Jihad command center operating from within the school building, while medics and aid groups described a catastrophic scene in which sleeping civilians were burned alive. -
Trump Calls Putin ‘Absolutely CRAZY’ After Deadliest Drone Strike but Russia Shrugs Off His Fury as ‘Emotional Overstrain
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling him "absolutely CRAZY" following the deadliest Russian aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters and posting on Truth Social, Trump also floated the prospect of additional sanctions on Moscow and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he accused of aggravating the situation. 
President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, calling him "absolutely CRAZY" following the deadliest Russian aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters and posting on Truth Social, Trump also floated the prospect of additional sanctions on Moscow and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he accused of aggravating the situation. -
Zelenskyy Condemns American Inaction After Russia’s Largest Air Assault Since Invasion
Russia unleashed its most extensive aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, deploying 367 drones and missiles across more than 30 locations late Saturday through Sunday morning. The bombardment came just as Ukraine completed its largest prisoner exchange of the conflict, and amid fresh criticism from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over what he called a "silence" from the United States and international community. 
Russia unleashed its most extensive aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, deploying 367 drones and missiles across more than 30 locations late Saturday through Sunday morning. The bombardment came just as Ukraine completed its largest prisoner exchange of the conflict, and amid fresh criticism from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over what he called a "silence" from the United States and international community.
