(2025-04-18). Iran takes four countries to World Court over 2020 downed jet. presstv.ir Iran has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and Britain over a UN aviation body's ruling related to the downing of a passenger plane in 2020.
(2025-04-18). Why Moscow Won't Play Ball on a Ceasefire…Yet. counterpunch.org 
Russia's cross-border attack on Sumy in northeast Ukraine this Palm Sunday killed at least 34 people and injured 117 others. The missile barrage seems particularly egregious considering that Moscow blocked Ukraine's efforts last month to negotiate a full and unconditional U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Putin's delaying tactics are costing lives as he stalls in an opportunistic attempt
(2025-04-18). Diplomacy Watch: Trump and Zelensky announce Minerals deal. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In a major diplomatic development, the long-awaited Ukraine minerals deal, where Ukraine would give the U.S. access to its mineral deposits in exchange for previous wartime U.S. support and post-war Ukraine rebuilding, is set to be signed late next week. "We have a minerals deal which I guess is going to be signed [next] Thursday," Trump
(2025-04-18). Rubio: Trump ready to walk away from Ukraine peace talks. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-18). China's Silent War Role: Arms to Russia, Trade with Europe? thinktank.pk Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, China's stance has been under international scrutiny. Officially, Beijing maintains a position of neutrality, advocating for peaceful resolutions and refraining from direct involvement. However, recent allegations suggest a more complex reality, with claims of China providing military support to Russia while simultaneously engaging in …
(2025-04-18). Liberal dreams collide with geopolitical realities in Brussels. strategic-culture.su Washington's traditional North Atlantic allies in the European Union have been taken aback by Trump's about-face foreign policy and reproachment of Russia. The 180-degree turn in policy should not have surprised Europeans given that Trump campaigned on transforming the Middle East and Eastern Europe from war and conflict to peace. His bellicose and braggadocio claims to 'solve the Ukraine war in 1 day' belie a very real commitment to get the U.S. out of this quagmire that the Biden administration caused and threatens the foundations of US global power.
(2025-04-18). US Ultimatum on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks. devdiscourse.com The United States is on the verge of ceasing its efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The statement comes with a deadline of just days, after which the U.S. will reconsider its involvement unless there's clear potential for a resolution.
(2025-04-18). Ukraine War Day Where Does Russia Stand On The Genocide? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Everybody knows that Sherlock Holmes story in which the great detective solves a crime, not by a particular clue, but rather by the absence of a clue. Often referred to as "the dog that didn't bark". Holmes figured out that the perp was well-known to the dog. In fact, the dog probably even liked the perp. Which is why he didn't bark at him. | "Holmes tried to explain Russian foreign policy to me, but it didn't make any sense!" | Similarly, one cannot help but notice the lack of "barking" within the…
(2025-04-18). Trump Is 'Winking at Putin' By Removing US From Ukraine Peace Talks, Democratic Lawmaker Declares: 'We Lose, You Win'. latintimes.com A Massachusetts representative stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin "welcomed" Secretary of State Marco Rubio's threats to remove the US from peace negotiations surrounding Ukraine, alluding to a mutual understanding between Putin and President Donald Trump.
(2025-04-18). Trump softens tone on Zelensky, says mineral deal next Thursday. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US on February 28, 2025. — AFP Trump says, "I don't hold Zelensky responsible" for war.Says, "I'm not a big fan" of…