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A simple funeral for Pope Francis becomes conduit to see Trump

Yesterday 14:26 Funeral for Pope Francis risks being turned into high-profile stage for international diplomacy at a moment of geopolitical turmoil.

RUSSIAN-UKRAINE WAR

Putin agrees to halt Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire

18-03-2025 17:07 Vladimir Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, but the Russian president still demands a "complete cessation" of Western military and intelligence support to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire agreement.

RUSSIAN-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE

Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan

13-03-2025 17:26 Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses support for Washington's plan for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but warns of "nuances" and "serious questions" he must discuss with US President Donald Trump.

EDITORIAL

Davos, Davis and what next?

08-03-2025 06:00 Could there be method in the madness?

AS I SEE IT

Alarm bells ringing in Europe

08-03-2025 06:00 Have the Europeans stumbled into the dependency trap? Trump and his cronies evidently think they have and therefore deserve to be treated like the supplicants they are.

by James Neilson

UKRAINE WAR

Trump cuts short Zelenskyy meeting after shouting match

28-02-2025 17:24 Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy openly argued in the White House on Friday as they clashed on the need for compromise with Vladimir Putin.

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Zelenskyy left in the cold as Milei takes Trumpian twist

28-02-2025 14:57 Once a close ally, Milei turned his back on Zelenskyy after Argentina’s government failed to condemn Russian aggression in a controversial UN vote last week.

by Zella Milfred

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Trump rift opens disinformation on Ukraine

27-02-2025 11:22 Disinformation targeting Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is surging as Donald Trump's shift frays relations with Kyiv.

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Zelenskyy set to meet Trump Friday for mineral deal

27-02-2025 11:10 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "now confirmed" to visit Washington to discuss US access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for military support during the ongoing war.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Argentina shifts stance on Ukraine in United Nations vote

24-02-2025 18:21 Echoing US President Donald Trump's new position on conflict, President Javier Milei's government shifts its stance on Ukraine and Russia, refusing to condemn Moscow’s aggression in UN vote.

CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

Trump says Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'

13-02-2025 16:12 Russian President has been largely shunned by the West since his troops attacked Ukraine in February 2022, triggering the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. But that era of isolation came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, when US President Donald Trump picked up the phone.

International Summit

Trump to make 'digital' appearance at Davos meeting

14-01-2025 17:30 US president-elect will "digitally" join world leaders at the annual World Economic Forum; President Javier Milei will also address global elite at summit.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Ukraine parliament cancels session over threat of Russian attack

22-11-2024 10:31 The Kremlin on Friday said it was in "no doubt" that Washington had understood the warning from President Vladimir Putin following Russia's strike on Ukraine with a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Putin 'will not stop on his own,' warns Zelensky on 1,000th day of war

19-11-2024 09:08 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges to intensify efforts against Russia and Vladimir Putin, asserting that no intervention will deter his opponent from persisting with war.

G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL

Where was Biden? G20 photo shows him out of the picture

18-11-2024 20:11 Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss ‘family photo’ at G20 summit; US said photo was taken early, organisers said Biden was late.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Zelenskyy touts victory plan to lawmakers after European tour

16-10-2024 07:28 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his new war strategy to allies on Wednesday, emphasizing that Ukraine will not cede any territory. He highlighted the importance of securing access to long-range missiles and other advanced weaponry as essential measures for achieving this objective.

UNITED STATES

Pressure grows on Biden after he confuses Zelenskyy with Putin

11-07-2024 19:31 US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei reiterates Argentina's support for Ukraine during Zelenskyy meet

16-06-2024 09:37 President Javier Milei meets with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy as world leaders gather in Switzerland to look for a path towards a peace process – albeit without Russia.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND MEET

Milei to meet IMF chief during Argentina’s push for new programme

12-06-2024 23:06 President Javier Milei will meet face-to-face with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Italy this week as Argentina pushes for a new programme.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland: what Kyiv wants

12-06-2024 13:10 Ukraine is bringing together dozens of world leaders and international organisations in Switzerland this weekend to mount pressure on Russia and outline a path towards peace.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

G7 leaders gather in Italy for talks dominated by Ukraine

11-06-2024 11:24 US President Joe Biden, France's Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are among the Group of Seven leaders heading to the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia for the June 13-15 summit. Argentina's President Javier Milei and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will also be joining Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility

08-04-2024 12:22 President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Blinken to make first trips to Brazil, Argentina as Lula leads G20

16-02-2024 13:03 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make first official visits to Brazil and Argentina while in region for G20 meeting of foreign ministers.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Argentina to host Ukraine summit as Zelenskyy woos Global South

11-12-2023 11:48 Argentina agreed to host a summit with Latin American leaders early next year, says Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official.

UKRAINIAN LEADER

Zelenskyy meets Latin American leaders to promote peace plan

10-12-2023 16:11 Zelensky hails Argentina's 'new beginning' at Javier Milei's inauguration as he looks to build support in Latin America.

Presidential handover

Zelenskyy arrives in Buenos Aires for Milei's inauguration

10-12-2023 09:02 Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Buenos Aires ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Javier Milei.

DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY

Lula has a date with Zelenskyy in NYC despite past acrimony

19-09-2023 07:49 Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly gathering in New York.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Casa Rosada pushes back after UBA speech by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

06-07-2023 19:22 Ukrainian leader delivers address via videoconference to students at the University of Buenos Aires, during which he called on Argentina to support Kyiv’s peace proposal and develop “closer relations” between nations.

As I see it

How to give autocracy a bad name

30-06-2023 10:30 Just what is happening in Russia is anyone’s guess. Most accredited experts seem to be as flummoxed as everyone else. Did Prigozhin come near to setting off a new civil war or was there never any real danger?

by James Neilson

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Zelenskyy’s plans to meet Brazil’s Lula at G7 fall through

22-05-2023 10:54 Ukrainian and Brazilian leaders fail to hold one-on-one talks while attending a summit in Japan.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China, Russia

22-05-2023 10:50 Heading into the G7 summit, the US and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.