Team Trump warns Kiev against maximalist demands – Reuters
The US is reportedly seeking concessions by Ukraine during this week’s talks as a sign it is ready for peace Read Full Article at RT.com
Von der Leyen pushes for EU ‘defense union’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a bloc-wide “defense union” Read Full Article at RT.com
Romania blocks frontrunner from postponed presidential race
Protests have erupted in Romania after authorities barred Calin Georgescu, a candidate critical of NATO, from running in May’s presidential election re-run.
Widespread killing, rape, disease and war make Democratic Republic of Congo hell on earth
Fighting by Islamic State and other terrorist groups over minerals and power has led to widespread killings and rape in the DRC. Disease, child slavery and Christian persecution stalk the population.
Party in EU state criticizes Russia sanctions
The Slovak National Party plans to submit a resolution opposing sanctions on Moscow, citing harm to the economy Read Full Article at RT.com
US pushing to soften anti-Russian language in G7 document – Bloomberg
The US has insisted on changing the language directed at Russia in G7’s joint statement, Bloomberg reports Read Full Article at RT.com
West using nuclear talks to ‘exert dominance’ – Khamenei
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has claimed that the West negotiation tactic is deceptive Read Full Article at RT.com
A new American empire: Trump, Russia, and the end of globalism
The US is resetting, but not how the world expected Read Full Article at RT.com
Bipartisan legislation seeks to reign in Erdogan’s Turkey over ties to US foes
A bipartisan group of congressmen have taken issue with NATO ally Turkey aligning its foreign policy interests against the U.S. and its Western allies.
Trump mulls pulling US troops out of Germany – Telegraph
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering removing troops from Germany Read Full Article at RT.com
Polish government plans mandatory military training for adult men
The Polish government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for all of its adult men, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Pope Francis still receiving oxygen therapy, will not read Sunday prayers: Vatican
Pope Francis is still receiving oxygen therapy and will not be able to read Sunday prayers, according to the Vatican. The pontiff is now entering his fourth week in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.