The presence of the leaders of Russia and North Korea alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday was part of efforts to build an anti-Western "new world order," the EU's foreign policy chief said.
Lavrov Outlines Terms for Lasting Peace in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed the need to recognize and formalize the accession of Crimea, Donbas, and Novorossiya to Russia at the international level.
Xi: China Ready to Assume Leadership Role in the World
In a speech delivered on Wednesday ahead of a major military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, XI said, “Humanity again faces a choice between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, cooperation and zero-sum games.”
Kremlin Hopes Trump’s Post About Conspiring Was ‘Not Without Irony’
The Kremlin on Wednesday said it hoped US President Donald Trump's allegation that the leaders of Russia, China and North Korea were conspiring against the United States was a joke.
Trump Accuses Xi, Kim and Putin of Conspiring Against US
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia of conspiring against the United States as they gathered in Beijing for a massive military parade.
Israeli Drones Target UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said on Wednesday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in "one of the most serious attacks" on its personnel since a November ceasefire. "Yesterday morning, Israel Defense Forces drones dropped four grenades close to UNIFIL peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position," the UN force said, referring to Israel's military.
EU Defense Spending to Hit Record 381 Bn Euros In 2025
EU military spending is set to hit a fresh record of 381 billion euros in 2025, as countries plough more money into warding off Russia, the bloc's defense agency said Tuesday. The 10-percent rise comes as European members of NATO have committed to massively ramp up spending under pressure from US President Donald Trump.
Putin: Any Ukraine Deal Must Not Compromise Russia’s Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that any deal to resolve the conflict in Ukraine must not compromise Moscow's security. "Naturally, it is Ukraine's own decision how to ensure its security. But this security... cannot be ensured at the expense of the security of other countries, in particular at the expense of the Russian Federation," Putin said.
India To Start Commercial Chip Production By End of 2025
India will begin commercial semiconductor production by the end of 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, touting his nation as a future "global hub" for chip innovation.
Zelensky, European Leaders to Discuss Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet European leaders on Thursday in Paris amid an international push to broker an end to Russia's three-and-a-half-year invasion. "We're planning such a meeting" between Zelensky and European leaders, AFP reported, quoting an undisclosed source on Monday.