(2025-03-19). Trump claims breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine war after call with Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump described his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "productive," claiming it led to an agreement for a temporary pause in Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "want to end the war" and confirmed that they had reached an "immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure." He added that discussions are underway for a "complete ceasefire" and a permanent resolution to the conflict."This war would have never started if I were President!" Trump…
(2025-03-19). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government calls for record military spending without parliamentary debate. wsws.org The participation of Sumar in the war plans underscores the political complicity of middle class pseudo-left parties in European plans for war with Russia.
(2025-03-19). Shashi Tharoor's Praise Spotlight India's Diplomatic Shift. devdiscourse.com In a rare moment of political concord, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's recognition of India's diplomatic approach amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict was highlighted by the BJP as a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's adept foreign policy skills.
(2025-03-19). US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin. geo.tv 
(2025-03-19). Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners as Trump says Zelenskyy call 'very good'. aljazeera.com Russia, Ukraine swap 372 prisoners of war as US president says efforts to negotiate ceasefire are 'very much on track'.
(2025-03-19). What Ukraine thinks about Russia-US deal. aljazeera.com While the US and Russia praised the phone call, Kyiv fears it may be forced into a deal it does not like.
(2025-03-19). 'The left should support a just peace for Ukraine, not a Trump-Putin deal to appease the aggressor': An interview with Ukrainian socialist Denys Pilash. cadtm.org
(2025-03-18). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-03-18). Turkish soldiers to Ukraine? unitedworldint.com Prof. Mesut Hakkƒ± Ca≈üƒ±n in interview. By Yunus Soner The US president seeks talks with Russia and a ceasefire in Ukraine, while European countries and Britain are advancing their support for Kyiv and discussing the permanent deployment of armed forces. A crucial role plays, due its geographic location as well as diplomatic ties to both …
(2025-03-18). Trump, Putin agree to Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure ceasefire for 30 days. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. — Reuters
(2025-03-18). The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Failed To Resolve Many Deep-Seated Issues. Now, It Appears To Be Shattered #Israel-Hamas #Ceasefire #Failed #Resolve #Many #Deep-Seated #Issues. #Now, #Appears #Shattered #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel finally came into effect on January 19, the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. | However, that ceasefire …
(2025-03-18). U.S. Targeting of Russia Risks Nuclear War. covertactionmagazine.com U.S. satellite targeting of Russia risks nuclear war because it makes the U.S. a co-belligerent against another nuclear power. "U.S. to Restore Military Support to Ukraine After it Agrees to Ceasefire" and "immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing." (The Wall Street Journal, March 12, 2025) "Intelligence pauses like this severely hinder Ukraine's ability to plan …
(2025-03-18). How Russia Could Leverage a Ceasefire to Pressure Ukraine. fpif.org Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again playing a calculated game with the proposed ceasefire deal. Putin's response has been predictably shrewd. He has not outright rejected the proposal, but his conditions—a Ukrainian renunciation of NATO ambitions and territorial concessions—make any deal rather tricky. | However, one thing is certain. If a ceasefire does materialize, it will not be on terms favorable to Kyiv. Rather, it will serve as a tool for Putin to secure long-term strategic advantages. | The Russian military has suffered significant losses, and a month-long pause could allow the Kreml…
(2025-03-18). Ukrainian socialist: 'Trump, Putin and Netanyahu are leading a global axis of extreme reaction'. greenleft.org.au 
In the second part of his interview with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, Ukrainian democratic socialist Denys Pilash speaks about the rising global axis of extreme reaction being spearheaded by the United States, Israel and Russia and the need for a renewed internationalism.
(2025-03-18). After A Century Of Monday To Friday, Could The 4-Day Week Finally Be Coming To Australia? #Century #Monday #Friday, #4-Day #Week #Finally #Coming #Australia? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The reality of shorter working hours could be one step closer for many Australians, pending the outcome of the federal election. | The Greens, who could control crucial …
(2025-03-18). Renewables Are Cheap. So Why Isn't Your Power Bill Falling? #Renewables #Cheap. #Isn't #Your #Power #Bill #Falling? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Power prices are set to go up again even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia's main grid close to quadruple the clean power we had …
(2025-03-18). Theft, Daydreaming And Everything In Between: Most Of Us Are A Bit 'Deviant' At Work #Theft, #Daydreaming #Everything #Between: #Most #'Deviant' #Work #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We usually think of workplace deviance as linked to bad apples the troublemakers who egregiously slack off, steal from the company or openly clash with coworkers. But …
(2025-03-18). Being Soft On Russia Has Never Worked, And History Proves It #Being #Soft #Russia #Worked, #History #Proves #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Since returning to the White House in 2025, US President Donald Trump has dramatically reshaped US policy toward Russia, adopting a markedly softer stance on Vladimir …
(2025-03-18). View From The Hill: Dutton's Talk About A Citizenship Referendum Is Personal Over-Reach And Political Folly #View #Hill: #Dutton's #Talk #About #Citizenship #Referendum #Personal #Over-Reach #Political #Folly #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Peter Dutton, when he gets on his favoured ground of security, too often goes for the quick hit, and frequently over-reaches. | His suggestion of running a possible …
(2025-03-18). How Donald Trump And Elon Musk Are Waging A Deep And Wide 'Uncivil War' #Donald #Trump #Elon #Musk #Waging #Deep #Wide #'Uncivil #War' #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Never mind concerns about how the United States seems on the brink of another civil war. Thanks to President Donald Trump and his consigliere, Elon Musk, it's now sinking …
(2025-03-18). Iran boosts global tea exports to Russia and India with US$17 million in sales. tvbrics.com 
Iranian tea has gained international recognition for its high quality…
(2025-03-18). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,118. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,118 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2025-03-18). Five Takeaways From The Newly Signed Russian-Ethiopian Naval Cooperation Agreement. thealtworld.com
(2025-03-18). BRICS+ and G20: Competing or Collaborating for Global South. infobrics.org South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa heads G20, an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, while Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva chairs BRICS+, an association made of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa with four new members and 13 partner states in a category mostly from developing countries…
(2025-03-18). Merkel criticizes Germany's anti-Russian hostility. infobrics.org According to the former German chancellor, it is necessary to engage in discussions to understand Russia's reasons.
(2025-03-18). Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation. independent.co.ug 
KIEV | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ahead of an upcoming conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We coordinated our positions ahead of the conversation between President Trump and Putin and the upcoming meetings in Europe," Zelensky …
(2025-03-18). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-03-18). Wall Street Volatility Amid Fed Policy and Trump-Putin Dialogue. devdiscourse.com Wall Street's primary indices experienced a downturn on Tuesday, driven by anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy prognosis and the much-awaited call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
(2025-03-18). Trump to hold call with Putin in test of deal-making strength. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump shake hands during a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. — ReutersUkraine has agreed to US proposed 30-day truce.US expects Putin commitment to ceasfire proposal."Worst scenario"…
(2025-03-18). Russian trade unionist: 'Even silence is viewed as dissent'. greenleft.org.au 
Pavel Kudyukin is co-chair of the University Solidarity trade union and a member of the Council of the Confederation of Labour of Russia (KTR). Green Left's Federico Fuentes and Serhii Shlyapnikov spoke to Kudyukin about the situation of workers and trade unions in Russia.
(2025-03-18). Poland, Baltic nations to quit landmine treaty amid Russia threat. scmp.com Quitting the 1997 treaty will allow Poland and the three Baltic countries to start stockpiling and using landmines again.
(2025-03-18). Musk's DOGE Is Inspired by Pro-Kremlin Monarchists and 1930s Technofascism. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times can exclusively reveal that a former US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official and longtime Musk employee — working at PayPal, SpaceX and now X — is connected to a movement for the revival of the Russian monarchy with close ties to the Russian Government including its Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs — and which believes Russia is engaged in a mortal civilisational war with the West. | The same network has links via Musk's family to a 1930s technofascist movement. Known as 'Technocracy', the movement wanted to redraw the map of the United States to encompas…