Ukraine war: Zelenskyy proposes 'drone for Tomahawk' deal at White House - but Trump warns of 'escalation' US

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy proposes ‘drone for Tomahawk’ deal at White House, but Trump warns of ‘escalation’

October 18, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Friday to press U.S. President Donald Trump on military aid, including a proposed exchange in which Ukraine would supply thousands of its domestically produced drones in return for U.S. long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles. But while discussions are underway, Trump expressed […]

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Trump Threatens to Cut Argentina Aid if Milei Loses Midterm Elections

By Innovation Times Foreign Affairs DeskOctober 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that financial aid to Argentina could be withdrawn if his ally, President Javier Milei, fails to secure victory in crucial legislative elections later this month. “If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina,” Trump […]

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Moscow Rejects Western Security Guarantees for Ukraine

The Kremlin has firmly rejected proposals that foreign troops be stationed in Ukraine as part of Western security guarantees, issuing a sharp rebuff to a pledge made earlier this week by French President Emmanuel Macron and a coalition of Western allies. Macron announced on Wednesday that 26 countries had formally committed to providing security support […]

Britain and France Accuse Russia of Stalling Ceasefire Talks as Pressure Mounts on Putin Blog

Britain and France Accuse Russia of Stalling Ceasefire Talks as Pressure Mounts on Putin

Global tensions are rising as Britain and France directly accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately delaying ceasefire negotiations, intensifying diplomatic pressure by insisting that he owes the United States an immediate response. In a dramatic escalation, the two European powers claim that Russia has effectively dismissed a U.S.-led initiative calling for a full and […]

Poland to Launch Voluntary Military Training Programme and Aims to Train 100,000 Annually by 2027 World

Poland to Launch Voluntary Military Training Programme and Aims to Train 100,000 Annually by 2027

Poland is embarking on an ambitious initiative to strengthen its national defense by introducing a voluntary military training programme, set to begin next year. This programme aims to train 100,000 volunteers annually by 2027, a significant step in reinforcing Poland’s security amidst rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Prime […]

EU Leaders Unite to Fortify Defense Amid U.S. Policy Shift on Ukraine World

EU Leaders Unite to Fortify Defense Amid U.S. Policy Shift on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered in Brussels for an emergency summit to address growing concerns over Ukraine’s war effort following a significant shift in US policy under President Donald Trump. The meeting, which brought together the heads of the 27-nation bloc, was a direct response to Trump’s abrupt decision to suspend military aid and halt intelligence sharing […]

Germany's Merz Pushes for European Independence as Conservatives Secure Election Victory Politics and Governance

Germany’s Merz Pushes for European Independence as Conservatives Secure Election Victory

Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to prioritize European independence from the United States after his centre-right Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) alliance emerged victorious in the latest parliamentary elections. The election, held amid growing concerns over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security, saw a dramatic shift in the political […]