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• May 29, 2025

  Zelenskyy Says Global Powers Must Put More Pressure On Russia After Meeting Merz In Berlin

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia after a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin and announcing that Ukraine and Germany will jointly produce long-range weapons to boost Ukraine's ability to fight.

• May 29, 2025

  Ukraine Demands Russia Present Peace Plan Immediately Instead Of Waiting For Talks Next Week

  Ukrainian officials on May 28 said Russia should put forth its peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine immediately instead of waiting for a new round of talks next week in Istanbul.

• May 28, 2025

  Merz, Zelenskyy Accuse Putin Of Stalling On Cease-Fire Efforts

  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of stalling diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire at a joint news conference in Berlin on May 28.

• May 28, 2025

  Georgia's Ivanishvili Refuses To Meet US Ambassador Bearing Trump Message

  Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Russia-friendly billionaire considered Georgia's most-powerful political figure, has refused a meeting with the US ambassador in Tbilisi, which the embassy said was requested to deliver a message from the Trump Administration.

• May 28, 2025

  EU Mulls Black Sea Security Hub To Counter Russian Threats

  The European Union hopes to set up a "Black sea maritime security hub" to counter Russia’s action in the region and to protect critical maritime infrastructure.

• May 28, 2025

  Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel As Human Rights Groups Condemn 'Killing Spree'

  Iran says it executed Pedram Madani, who was accused of "spying for Israel" in a case human rights groups said was filled with "fundamental flaws" and based on confessions made under duress.

• May 27, 2025

  Trump Says Putin 'Playing With Fire' After 3 Days Of Deadly Russian Attacks On Ukraine

  US President Donald Trump again lashed out at his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after Russia capped a three-day bombing spree with its biggest aerial attack of the more than three-year war, which the Kremlin responded to by saying its defending its "national interests."

• May 27, 2025

  EU Finds China Responsible For 80 Percent Of Russia Sanctions Avoidance, Says German Report

  The European Union says China, including Hong Kong, is responsible for "approximately" 80 percent of the circumventions of sanctions against Russia even though Beijing continues to deny it.

• May 27, 2025

  Pakistani Police Officer Killed In Attack On Polio Vaccine Team

  A Pakistani police officer was killed when gunmen opened fire on a delegation of health workers carrying out a polio vaccination drive in the volatile Balochistan province.

• May 27, 2025

  Ivanishvili's Former 'Right-Hand Man' Arrested Months After Fleeing Georgia

  A former close associate of Georgian ruling-party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili has been arrested near the border with Armenia, authorities said, a few months after he fled the country in secret during a criminal prosecution he says is politically motivated.

• May 26, 2025

  Cheers And Jeers As Cannes-Winning Director Jafar Panahi Returns To Iran

  The awarding of the prestigious Palme d’Or to It Was Just An Accident, the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, has sparked widespread reactions in Iran and across the global Iranian diaspora.

• May 26, 2025

  Trump Hints 'Something Good' Could Be Announced Soon On Iran Talks

  US President Donald Trump said progress has been made in nuclear talks with Iran and suggested that “something good” could be announced in the “next two days,” without being specific.

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