G7 backs plan to reopen Hormuz as oil prices breach $110

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at the G7 Summit in Paris that joint operations with Israel are expected to conclude within weeks. Allied leaders called for a rapid end to the conflict to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

India and Russia aim for $100 billion trade by 2030, moving beyond oil

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to target $100 billion in India-Russia trade exchanges by 2030.

EU keeps Russia assets, demands Ukraine war reparations

Russia’s frozen assets will not be returned unless Moscow pays war reparations to Ukraine, a senior EU official has said.

Russia accused of obstructing peace as Putin skips Ukraine summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to be avoiding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Switzerland’s bold offer: Putin invited to Geneva peace talks

Switzerland has said it is ready to host a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, despite a pending international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NATO boosts Moldova's stability via defense, Ukraine aid

Increased NATO defense spending and the alliance's commitment to Ukraine also bring greater stability for Moldova, says Valeriu Mija, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).