News & Insights Across Asia
The clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signals a potential shift in U.S. support for Ukraine, placing greater pressure on European nations to maintain aid and stability amidst the ongoing conflict.
The U.S.’s efforts to mediate Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia have sparked controversy among European allies and Ukraine, questioning the prospects for a lasting resolution.
Russian President Putin describes the recent Russia-US talks in Riyadh as ‘positive’ and emphasizes the potential for renewed cooperation in key areas.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to potentially meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this month, highlighting a possible warming of relations amid ongoing efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engage in meetings in Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for initial talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv and European supporters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for negotiations on Ukraine but cited President Zelenskyy’s decree banning talks as a major obstacle, calling for its removal to facilitate dialogue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is striving to complete the conflict in Ukraine, signaling potential progress toward resolving the ongoing situation.
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a $988 million military aid package to Ukraine, aiming to enhance its long-term defense capabilities amid the conflict with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that attacks on Russian regions risk escalating the Ukraine conflict globally, vowing decisive response.
Spain, Italy, and Greece have closed their embassies in Kyiv following a U.S. warning of a potential Russian attack. This move comes as tensions escalate with Ukraine striking targets within Russia.
China has reiterated its call for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict through dialogue, urging international support as the crisis reaches 1,000 days.
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to discuss the Ukraine conflict amid divisions over lifting weapons restrictions, following the U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles into Russia.
Trump and Putin discuss the Ukraine conflict as Biden urges Trump to maintain support for Kyiv.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador over allegations of DPRK troop deployment in Ukraine, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Russian forces struck a medical center in Sumy, Ukraine, killing nine and injuring 20. The attack occurred as patients and staff were present, with a second strike hitting during evacuation efforts.
An urgent call for a new global security architecture as escalating tensions over the Ukraine conflict risk nuclear catastrophe. Immediate peace negotiations are essential to prevent disaster.
Hungary’s pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict has exposed deep divisions within the EU, raising questions about the bloc’s unity and approach to international crises.
Controversy arose as the EU foreign affairs summit was relocated from Budapest to Brussels amid tensions over Hungary’s stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, casting a shadow over the proceedings.
Russia is strengthening economic ties with Asia amid Western sanctions over Ukraine, showcasing a strategic pivot at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv for his fourth visit since the conflict began, highlighting continued U.S. support for Ukraine.