‘Lack of consensus’ as G20 meets amid turbulent times
JOHANNESBURG — The two-day Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg on Friday. Aimed at addressing global problems, the talks between the world’s wealthiest countries instead underscored the fault lines in the current geopolitical climate. Despite the…
57% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian institute says
February 24 marks the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with international efforts aimed at ending the conflict in progress. Amid criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by the new Trump administration, research shows the majority of Ukraine’s population…
Turkish army could play key role in Europe’s security
With European leaders scrambling to bolster their militaries amid doubts about the U.S. commitment to Europe’s defense, Turkey — which boasts NATO’s second-largest army — could be a key part of Europe’s plans, especially in any peacekeeping operation in Ukraine….
European shipyards sustain Russia’s gas trade
European shipyards are providing vital servicing contracts to vessels carrying Russian gas, despite warnings that the profits are funding Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Meanwhile, a new analysis shows imports of Russian gas to the EU rose last year. Henry Ridgwell…
Zelenskyy: Strong Ukraine relations with US ‘benefit entire world’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that “strong Ukraine-U.S. relations benefit the entire world,” an apparent attempt to calm tensions with Washington after he and U.S. President Donald Trump traded barbs this week over efforts to end Russia’s three-year war…
In remote town in western Ukraine, all young men are gone
Makiv, a small town in western Ukraine, is grappling with the absence of men. Many have either fled, are fighting, or have died fighting the Russian invasion. It’s a common problem in many towns and villages in Ukraine. The war…
Crews in Ukraine’s Odesa region work to restore power after Russian attacks
Tens of thousands of people remained without power Thursday in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa as a result of several days of Russian aerial attacks. Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram that crews were working to restore electricity…
Program helps Ukrainians displaced by war find new homes
Many Ukrainians are dealing with the reality of starting over after losing their homes in the war with Russia. One project helps them find new homes and jobs while assisting in the development of small villages. Lesia Bakalets reports from…
US envoy visits Kyiv as Trump, Zelenskyy trade barbs
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia visited Kyiv Wednesday, a day after U.S.-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic moves come as Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart lash out at each other over the war’s origins and…
Europe frozen out of peace talks as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters fourth year
LONDON — Russia’s tanks rolled across the Ukrainian border three years ago this month, triggering the worst conflict on European soil since World War II. Ukraine has resisted the full-scale invasion largely thanks to the support of the United States…