Vice President JD Vance, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and negotiating a ceasefire. The meeting, which took place after Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass, comes after the pair's contentious exchange in the Oval Office earlier this year. Zelenskyy called it a "good meeting" and expressed Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with Russia for a ceasefire. This comes after a brief meeting between President Trump and Zelenskyy in Rome after Pope Francis's funeral.
Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a major BrahMos missile production unit in Lucknow on Sunday. The state-of-the-art facility, built through a joint collaboration between India and Russia, is set to produce between 80 to 100 missiles annually and will play a central role in substantially enhancing India's defence capabilities. With Uttar Pradesh emerging as a hub for defence manufacturing, the state government is aiming for further investments in the sector. This development comes in the backdrop of a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in an effort to de-escalate the recent cross-border conflict.
After Russia's overnight bombing of Kyiv, President Trump publicly called on President Putin to halt the attacks and criticized the timing of the strikes. He also urged for a peace deal between the two countries, while also condemning Ukrainian President Zelenksy for drawing a red line on recognizing Crimea as part of Russia. High-level talks have failed to reach a resolution, with the president questioning why Ukraine did not fight for Crimea eleven years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a crucial meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to delivering strong punishments to terrorists and their backers, while also reassuring the families of the victims. The attack, believed to be an attempt to disrupt the growth and progress of the region, has sparked international discussions, with Russia reaffirming its readiness to work with India to counter the global terrorist threat.
Leaders from the United States, Russia, United Kingdom, and Italy expressed their condolences and condemned the terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. US President Donald Trump pledged support to India in the fight against terrorism and offered prayers for the victims and their families. Russia President Vladimir Putin promised to bring those responsible to justice. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italy President Giorgia Meloni also expressed their sympathies and support for India.
Boeing's selection to design and build the sixth-generation F-47 fighter jet for the US Air Force marks a significant shift in the future of American military aviation. The decision deals a major blow to rival Lockheed Martin, as Boeing will now play a leading role in shaping US air superiority. The NGAD program, expected to cost billions of dollars, aims to produce a cutting-edge fighter jet capable of operating in highly contested environments and countering threats from China and Russia. The contract also includes development of collaborative combat drones to work alongside the F-47.
After Congress leader Shashi Tharoor admitted to the success of India's foreign policy approach with both Russia and Ukraine, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla expressed hope that Tharoor would not face consequences for his candid remarks. Tharoor had previously stated that India is now in a unique position to maintain friendly ties with both countries and be welcomed by both leaders, despite his earlier call for the condemnation of Russia's war with Ukraine during the 2015 Raisina Dialogue.
In a dramatic and unprecedented meeting, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed over ongoing negotiations between the two countries. Despite pressure from Trump to accept a ceasefire in the peace agreement with Russia, Zelenskyy stood firm on Ukraine's stance towards their neighbour. The heated exchange has caused a rift between the two leaders, with other world leaders expressing support for Ukraine's position. However, it seems that Trump's priority in these negotiations is his image at home, rather than international diplomacy.
In a dramatic exchange in the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump clashed over the ongoing tensions with Russia. Trump accused Zelensky of risking World War Three, while Zelensky maintained that there should be no compromises with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The anticipated minerals deal was not signed, and Zelensky expressed hope for a better relationship with the US going forward. The upcoming summit of European leaders in London, which will include Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has now taken on even more significance in light of this tense encounter.
During a tumultuous meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump revealed his true intentions of prioritizing a relationship with Russia over honoring the United States' alliance with Ukraine. As Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed Trump's disdain for Ukraine, it became clear that the longstanding partnership between the two countries was now shattered. While the ostensible reason for the visit was to discuss a potential mineral deal, it was evident that Trump's ultimate goal was to normalize relations with Russia and potentially discard Ukraine as an obstacle. Despite global shock and outcry, Trump and his administration remain undeterred in their pursuit of a "triangular relationship" with Russia and China.