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Description: Russian President Vladimir Putin has categorically rejected the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire of the war in Ukraine. Putin rephrased Russia’s hard drawn lines in a press conference in Moscow after hosting Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko. Reports of Russia’s so called red line demands became public as US mediator Steve Witkoff flied to Moscow for the scheduled negotiations with Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy has strenuously criticized Russia’s response and claimed that Putin wanted continued warfare. US President Trump stated that negotiations would continue as severe concessions were expected to be made by both Ukraine and Russ
Description: Tigray’s interim government has asked the federal administration of Ethiopia for assistance in what was reported as escalating tensions on the border with Eritrea. Reports indicated that a splintered organization from the Tigray’s People Liberation Army (TPLA) has plotted to overthrow the Ethiopian government and attacked civilian targets after overtaking the northern town of Adigrat. Rising tensions come amid Ethiopia’s deployment of military troops on the Eritrean border in Feb over growing concerns of a military buildup by the TPLA. Former EU and US envoys to the region have confirmed the highly probable conflict escalation towards renewed war and possible ri
Description: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te through a press conference warned of growing Chinese hybrid warfare attempts against the island. He mentioned that China has escalated espionage activities, disinformation campaigns and military posturing against Taiwan in recent months. China has reaffirmed their regional ambitions to acquire the island by any means necessary as it considers it to be part of Chinese territory. The Taiwanese President also mentioned the rapid expansion of broad social media influence originating from Chinese cyber farms and government espionage infiltrations which contributed towards crippling the islands defensive capabilities. I
Description: Top diplomats from UK, Germany, France, Japan and Italy were hosted in Quebec by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also attending. The representatives discussed the growing global economic tensions caused by the imposition of tariffs by US President Trump and potential conflict resolutions and continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. The meeting agenda also touched on subjects such as the Indo – Pacific geopolitical tensions, the state of affairs on the African continent, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and global maritime security. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed Trump’s tariff threats as he stat
Description: Greenland’s center – right Demokraiit has won the parliamentary elections in Greenland amid rising geopolitical tensions from the Trump administration. Leader Jens – Frederik Nielsen stated that despite the unexpected triumph, his party would look to everyone as coalition talks are set to begin next week. Greenlanders shifted from their traditional social – democratic voting culture of Simuit and Inuit Ataatigiit and opted for a more moderate approach in the Demokraiit path towards independence. Naleraq, a centrist and populist party was positioned second as their leader Pele Broberg pledged to support Nielsen’s Demokraiit in determining Greenland’s future. The
Description: Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products towards Canada and Europe met stiff opposition as both Europe and Canada announced the imposition of counter tariffs on US products. Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission’s President announced that the bloc would impose reciprocal tariffs amounting to $28 billion, on various US products such as steel, aluminum, textiles, home appliances and consumer goods. Canada backtracked their threats as Ontario Premier Doug Ford suspended the imposition of 25% charges on electricity exports to several US states. The UK and Australia are still moderately approaching the tariff trade question with Starmer and Albanese wa
Description: The Jeddah talks in Saudi Arabia between US and Ukrainian foreign officials resulted in a proposal that might prove to be challenging for the Kremlin. The 30 – day ceasefire and reiteration towards a peace agreement arrives at a time when Russian forces have the proverbial upper hand in fulfilling their ultimate interests. Signals from Moscow officials weren’t promising as Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin’s spokesperson, and Maria Zakharova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that a short – term ceasefire would require guarantees that nor the US neither Ukraine aren’t prepared to offer for the time being. Russia would insist on direct contact with US diplomats
Description: Romania’s former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has submitted his bid for participating in the presidential elections set to be held in May. The country is on a path to reprise its two – round presidential elections in May after controversial Calin Georgescu has been barred over Russian interference and other criminal charges. The far – right ultranationalists would most likely be represented by George Simion who has shown his unwavering support for Georgescu. Simion would be supported by Anamaria Gavrila, the leader of the Young People Party who has stated they both planned on submitting their bids in order to secure at least one spot in the election. The likely c
Description: Foreign Ministers from Iran and Russia are set to join their Chinese counterpart on Friday, 14 Mar, to discuss Iran’s nuclear plans. Joint talks would also be held in a closed off session at the UN headquarters in New York at the request of France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain and the US. Strategic relations between China, Russia and Iran have significantly strengthened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 as the three countries deepened cooperation on key geopolitical issues. The talks would serve as a starting point going forward since reports indicated that Iran was close to developing weapons grade uranium for their nuclear program. The UN alli
Description: Portugal’s minority government led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a no confidence vote after Montenegro was discovered to have been embroiled in a conflict-of-interest scandal. The vote was instigated by Montenegro himself whose party held up 80 seats in the 230-seat legislature body. Montenegro was discovered to have been connected to a law firm which received money from a company that had secured gambling concessions with the government. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Portugal’s President started overseeing the transition and is expected to dissolve the parliament and call for early elections, projected for May. Portugal is facing its third government dissol