Meeting to End Russian-Ukrainian War U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine and expects a summit involving both leaders and possibly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Putin praised U.S…
Trump is Increasing the Pressure on Putin to Negotiate On July 14, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of Patriot air-defense missile supplies to Ukraine, but with a twist: these weapons would be purchased by European allies, not…
Putin No-Show Dims Hope for Peace Deal with Ukraine Russia and Ukraine are set to begin peace talks in Istanbul, the first direct talks since March 2022. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy face-to-face,…
Trump Sidelines EU and Ukraine in Talk with Putin The U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to end the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. However, the…
Escalation Before Negotiations in the Ukraine Russia War Russia's recent missile strike on Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, signaling tensions with NATO and the United States. Moscow reportedly used an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, potentially capable…
Nuclear Doctrine Change Implies More Agressive Russia ahead of Negotiations Russian President Vladimir Putin announced significant changes to the country's nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for nuclear weapon use. This announcement coincides with escalating tensions due to Western support for…
What the Ukrainian Offensive Means? Ukrainian forces have launched a significant offensive into Russia's Kursk province, marking a notable shift in the conflict after years of war. This bold move aims to regain initiative and morale, while also exposing vulnerabilities…
New Pact Increases Nuclear Risks in East Asia This article covers the recent defense pact signed between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting the reasons behind the timing of the agreement and its potential…
The Plan by the G7 to counter Russian and China The G7 finance ministers supported the idea of issuing a loan to Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets, aiming to provide financing to Kyiv beyond 2024. They discussed a US…
What are the prospects for reduced geopolitical risk in 2024? The key drivers of geopolitical risk are the Russian-Ukrainian War, Israeli-Hamas Conflict and friction between the US and China. We see a mixed picture on the drivers of geopolitical risk…