Three newly freed Americans back on US soil after landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
The swap happened despite strained relations between Washington and Moscow, worsened by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Survivors of Hamas captivity are calling on Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump, and envoy Steve Witkoff to act urgently following Edan Alexander's release. In a passionate letter signed by 65 former hostages, they urged leaders not to waste the moment and to halt military action if it means saving the remaining captives. While Trump negotiates new Middle East deals, pressure mounts to prioritize the hostages. With several Americans still held or declared dead, the plea emphasizes cross-border urgency. Netanyahu’s office has not responded to the emotional appeal for a comprehensive deal.
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President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders repealing key Biden-era energy regulations. These include controversial standards imposed on gas water heaters, household appliances, commercial refrigerators, and walk-in freezers. Backed by Republican lawmakers, the move is framed as a victory for American households and small businesses. Trump stated the repeals will reduce unnecessary burdens, lower energy costs, and return decision-making power to consumers. The orders aim to undo what Trump called last-minute regulations under Biden that hurt everyday Americans and stifled economic freedom in the name of overregulation.
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Russia has approved a security buffer zone along the Ukraine border, President Putin confirmed. The move comes after recent cross-border unrest in Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk. Putin said Russian troops are now actively working to stabilize and secure these regions. Alongside military efforts, the Kremlin is focusing on rebuilding infrastructure and supporting local communities. Meanwhile, Moscow has received Ukraine’s list for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, with negotiations already underway. This development marks a significant escalation in efforts to control unrest and stabilize western Russian territories near Ukraine.
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In a private May 19 call with EU leaders, Donald Trump revealed that Vladimir Putin doesn’t plan to end the Ukraine war—because he believes he's winning. This follows a confidential conversation between Trump and Putin just a day earlier. While Trump had once claimed Putin sought peace, this marked his first admission that Russia intends to prolong the conflict. Trump backed off earlier threats of sanctions, telling leaders, “This isn’t my war.” EU officials now worry U.S. support for Ukraine may fade, leaving Europe to lead the response alone.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov with the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called, Russia’s highest civilian honour. At a Kremlin ceremony, Putin praised Lavrov’s “courage and willingness to defend Russia regardless of the circumstances.” Lavrov, decked in formal regalia, pledged to fight against “international evil” and continue promoting Russia’s interests abroad. This comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and mounting Western criticism. The ceremony was symbolic of Russia’s push to rally domestic and international support around its diplomatic corps.
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In a dramatic escalation of the drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia, three Ukrainian UAVs were shot down near Moscow on Wednesday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Russian air defense systems responded quickly to the threat, intercepting the drones before they could reach key urban targets. This marks yet another attempted strike deep into Russian territory, underscoring the intensifying scope of the conflict.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed Ukrainian nationalists as "idiots" for destroying Soviet-era World War II monuments, linking the acts to neo-Nazi ideology. Citing Ukraine's de-communization efforts—such as removing statues and renaming cities—Putin accused Kyiv of erasing the Red Army's legacy and glorifying Nazi collaborators. He reaffirmed “de-Nazification” as a central goal of Russia’s war. Meanwhile, Moscow claimed full control over the Kursk border region, praising volunteers for thwarting last year's Ukrainian attempt to seize the nuclear power plant.
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'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks
Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year.
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Tensions spike as the Russian Embassy in Canada issues a stern warning to PM Carney over his public support for Ukraine. Following a high-profile meeting with President Zelenskyy in Rome, Carney reaffirmed Canada's unwavering backing for Ukrainian sovereignty. In response, Russia condemned the move as unlawful interference in sovereign affairs. As Carney calls for a ceasefire and meets with European leaders ahead of the G7 Summit, Moscow’s sharp statement signals escalating diplomatic friction. The world watches closely as peace remains distant and pressure builds on all fronts.
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Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism ahead of the former president’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, calling it a potential “success” that could help end the Ukraine conflict. This follows the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks in three years, which saw a prisoner exchange and renewed ceasefire discussions. Witkoff said Trump aims for a stable truce and final peace deal, warning that if diplomacy stalls, “crushing sanctions” await Moscow. Putin, however, insists talks must address NATO concerns and that Ukraine must halt mobilization and weapons inflow to ensure a lasting ceasefire.
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NATO faces internal cracks as leaders clash over defense spending amid fresh Russian threats. Polish PM Donald Tusk revealed his forces intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” near undersea cables in the Baltic Sea—seen as hybrid warfare. Lithuania’s defense minister Dovile Shakalene criticized NATO’s dysfunction, backing Donald Trump’s call for 5% defense spending. She slammed Western European nations for ignoring Eastern security concerns. As Russia’s activity intensifies, NATO unity is under stress, raising fears of permanent confrontation in the Baltic region.
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In a devastating missile strike, Russian forces have killed up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers at a special forces training camp near Shostka, in the Sumy region, located close to the Russian border. The attack, carried out using Iskander-M ballistic missiles, also destroyed an ammunition depot and multiple military vehicles. The strike targeted a facility housing both troops and instructors, leading to significant casualties, including 20 military instructors. The explosion, caught on video, shows the massive destruction wrought on the camp, as tensions escalate in the border areas between Ukraine and Russia.
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EU-AU ministers vow to strengthen partnership on peace, and security amid geopolitical volatility
The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not invaded its neighbour Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France, a leading member of the 27-nation EU bloc, had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military was forced out last year.
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On May 21, 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, where the discussion took an unexpected turn. Trump confronted Ramaphosa with unverified footage alleging a "white genocide" in South Africa, a claim that has been widely debunked by South African officials and international observers. The incident was reminiscent of a previous confrontation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, leading some to speculate that Ramaphosa had successfully navigated a potential diplomatic crisis. Watch what Ramaphosa said on the White House meet
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