News of ukraine

Donald Trump and his Ukrainian bête noire

13-06-2026 05:34 Hard as it is for Trump to stomach, Zelenskyy has greatly distinguished himself as a war leader. As for Trump, unless he is very lucky, he could find his name permanently attached to a deal with the Iranians that will bring to mind Neville Chamberlain.

by James Neilson

INTERVIEW

Rafael Grossi, diplomat in running to head UN, warns of increased nuclear risk

22-11-2025 06:33 Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says nuclear policy of mutual dissuasion, which has worked for many decades, seems to be eroding; “The hypothesis of a nuclear conflict cannot be excluded,” he warns.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

WAR IN UKRAINE

Zelenskyy tells Milei during call that Ukraine needs fair deal to end war

14-08-2025 16:37 Call comes just one day before Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump meet in Alaska for a summit on "the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.”

Dmitry Feoktistov Interview

Russia’s relationship with Milei government is ‘frozen,’ says ambassador

21-06-2025 06:26 Russian Ambassador to Argentina Dmitry Feoktistov expresses "optimism" over the future of the bilateral relationship, marked by the government’s U-turn over Ukraine, but admits relations are on ice. "The ball is in their court," he says in an exclusive interview.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

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.

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

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe

06-03-2025 06:00 Record number of Russian population supports the United States as opposed to the European Union, due to new pro-Kremlin media and the government's claim that Europe is in the way of peace in Ukraine.

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.

UKRAINE WAR

Russia, US to name negotiators on ending Ukraine war

18-02-2025 15:17 US President Donald Trump breaks three-year isolation of Russia in an effort to end the Ukraine war while excluding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from negotiations.

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.

CATHOLIC LEADER

Pope slams 'invader arrogance' in 'Palestine' and Ukraine

25-11-2024 14:11 Marking 40 years of a peace deal between Chile and Argentina, Francis recalls ongoing conflicts where the "arrogance of the invader prevails over dialogue."

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.

WORLD

G20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game

19-11-2024 20:56 As the G20 summit wraps up, here are some of the main takeaways from the summit in Rio de Janeiro.

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.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win

06-11-2024 07:34 World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.