By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter INTENSIFYING EFFORTS to end the war in Ukraine took centre stage at the Vatican on Saturday, as United States (US) Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held urgent private talks during the funeral of Pope Francis. Against the backdrop of mourning, the two leaders met for 15-minutes inside St Peter’s ...
By Joke Kujenya RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt on attacks targeting energy and infrastructure facilities in Ukraine following an extended phone call with United States President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. However, Moscow declined to commit to a broader ceasefire, leaving key aspects of...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, engaging in discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, trade relations, and transatlantic defense spending. The meeting, held at the White House, reflected the alliance’s diplomatic efforts as negotiations continue over a ...
By Joke Kujenya A DIPLOMATIC breakthrough in the Ukraine war talks took shape on Tuesday as top United States and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia, marking the first direct engagement between Washington and Moscow since the 2022 invasion. However, the absence of Ukrainian representatives has raised concerns across Europe. The high-level ...