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Zelensky Doubles Down on Crimea After Trump Attack

April 27, 2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that he cannot go against his country's constitution regarding Crimea, after U.S. President Donald Trump accused him of […]

Trump claims Zelenskyy is prolonging ‘killing field’ in Ukraine by refusing to cede Crimea to Russia

April 27, 2025

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the Ukrainian leader is prolonging the ‘killing field’ after he pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace plan. Zelenskyy on Tuesday ruled out the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in […]

Books by Amitabh Kant | A moment of triumph

April 27, 2025

India’s G20 presidency was a striking success both internationally and domestically. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seized the opportunity to showcase rising India with all its diversity to the world, and also involve the country at large in celebrating this “coming out party”. Our presidency was converted into a massive national event, and consistent with India’s […]

Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

April 27, 2025

David Lammy, the foreign secretary, will host US and European negotiators for fresh talks about Ukraine on Wednesday amid speculation that Russia has told Washington it might be willing to drop its claim to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy. The price would include the US making concessions to Moscow such as recognising the […]

Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says

April 27, 2025

An American man identified as the son of a deputy director of the CIA was killed in eastern Ukraine in 2024 while fighting under contract for the Russian military, according to an investigation by independent Russian media. Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, died on 4 April 2024 in “Eastern Europe”, according to an obituary published by […]

Who is Tim Pool? MAGA influencer who allegedly received money from Russia attends WH press briefing

April 27, 2025

Tim Pool, a pro-Trump podcaster who was “secretly” funded by Russia, attended the White House Press briefing on Tuesday. He was invited by White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Tim Pool attends WH press briefing(WH press briefing screenshot) His appearance at White House press briefing comes as the Trump administration established a New Media seat […]

Better Buy: Bitcoin vs. Gold

April 27, 2025

Thus far, gold has vastly outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2025. For the year, gold is up 30% and is now trading at all-time highs. Amidst all the tariff uncertainty, investors are searching out safe havens to preserve the value of their money, and gold is arguably the safest of all safe havens. But don't […]

Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy Witkoff meets Putin

April 27, 2025

Summary Putin hosts Witkoff for talks in the Kremlin Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to meet at a high level Kremlin aide Ushakov says positions moved closer Ukraine and Europe push back against some US proposals MOSCOW/LONDON/ROME, April 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for […]

Russia’s top diplomat says Kremlin is “ready to reach a deal” with U.S. on Ukraine, some elements to be “fine tuned”

April 27, 2025

Russia's top diplomat says some elements of potential Ukraine deal need to be "fine tuned" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal" with the U.S. on Ukraine, though he also said some elements need to be "fine tuned." "The President of the United States believes, and […]

A trap? Behind Putin’s change of heart on direct talks with Ukraine

April 27, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission at the Kremlin on April 23, 2025. Despite international calls for direct peace talks, the Kremlin had always responded with a resounding “niet”. But in a change of heart on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would be open to bilateral peace talks […]