(2025-12-21). Trump's diplomacy falters as Putin strengthens ties with Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's much-publicised dinner diplomacy appeared to misfire as Vladimir Putin hosted Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in St Petersburg, underscoring Moscow's tightening grip in Central Asia and raising questions over Washington's waning influence. Putin's talks with Japarov, framed as a strategic deepening of political and economic ties, were cast as a diplomatic win for the Kremlin even as Trump sought to project statesmanlike clout on the world stage. Trump and Japarov have previously met on the sidelines of high-profile gatherings, where the former US president courted Central Asian leaders with promises…
(2025-12-21). Will Miami Talks End the Ukraine War? US-Russia Diplomats Seek Common Ground. thinktank.pk In a significant development amid ongoing global tensions, high-level representatives from the United States and Russia have convened in Miami to explore pathways toward resolving the protracted conflict in Ukraine. This meeting signals a potential shift in diplomatic efforts, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation in one of the world's most pressing geopolitical crises. …
(2025-12-21). Palestine solidarity in Ukraine is all about shared experiences. juancole.com No strangers to the perils of war, Ukrainian activists and journalists are connecting their struggle to Gaza. | (
(2025-12-21). Kyiv claims massive Russian Loses; Putin says 700000 troops ready for Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Ukraine says Russia has suffered around 1.2 million killed and wounded, yet Moscow still fields roughly 700,000 troops in the Ukraine war zone. Western estimates broadly agree Russia has taken enormous losses, but also highlight very high Ukrainian casualties, suggesting a grinding war of attrition rather than a clear collapse on either side. Ukraine's General Staff reports about 1,195,610 Russian personnel casualties since 24 February 2022, including 1,090 in the most recent day of fighting. Watch for more…
(2025-12-21). Belgian PM 'Tortured' for defying Russian asset seizure? NATO rebel exposes EU. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban dramatically praised Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo as a "hero", claiming he was "prodded with burning irons" and had his "flesh torn with tongs". Orban also argued that Kyiv faces "strategic defeat" that cannot be prevented with a proposed 90 billion euro support package, sharpening his criticism of Brussels' Ukraine strategy. Orban declared that an "immediate war threat" had been averted after EU leaders failed to agree on what he called a "naive" Russian assets plan, even as they moved ahead with a large EU loan facility for Ukraine. Watch for more…
(2025-12-21). What 1930s Appeasement Tells Us About What President Trump is Doing Right. moderndiplomacy.eu There is some concern that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is neglecting deterrence in both Europe, as manifested by his pressure for a negotiated settlement to end the Russo-Ukraine War, and his half-hearted backing of Taiwan. The cautionary tale of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's failed policy of appeasement, as part of Britain's traditional commercial …
(2025-12-21). DNI Gabbard slams 'Propaganda Media,' says Russia cannot even 'conquer' Ukraine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has issued a forceful rebuke of Western media, accusing outlets of trying to sabotage diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow.
(2025-12-21). China, Ukraine hold political consultations between foreign ministries. ecns.cn China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin (R) meets Serhiy Kyslytsya, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, in Beijing, December 18, 2025.China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin held political consultations between the foreign ministries of China and Ukraine with Serhiy Kyslytsya, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). Avatar director James Cameron says Palestinian plight is 'existential'. thecanary.co In an interview for his new Avatar sequel, James Cameron showed his understanding of why people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan are standing up to their oppressors like Israel: James Cameron… a surprisingly real interview. t.co/2ArGdLnoOh — Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) December 19, 2025 Given that the Avatar films are explicitly anti-imperialist, it's not surprising Cameron would think […] | By
(2025-12-21). WHOOPS! Canada Includes HUNDREDS OF NAZIS On "Victims of Communism" Memorial/ By Jimmy Dore. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada and the NATO Alliance Hunker Down to Defend Race War Against Russia — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Eva Bartlett on Canada's shameful support for Nazis in Ukraine — Mark Taliano Orwell's "Two Minutes of Hate", False Flags, The Deaths of Children … and the Escalation of Warfare …
(2025-12-21). Kremlin Dismisses Optimism for Peace in Ukraine Amidst U.S. Proposal Changes. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin announced on Sunday that amendments made by European and Ukrainian officials to U.S. proposals have not brought any closer prospects for peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
(2025-12-21). War and Peace in a Post-European America. counterpunch.org Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich […] | To read this article, log in
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