Ukraine War
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Analysis
Why China–Russia Partnership Is Strategic
DID Press: As Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing on the anniversary of a key bilateral cooperation treaty, assessments indicate that the China–Russia partnership is increasingly shaped by geopolitical imperatives, economic interdependence, and shared responses to U.S. pressure—factors that…
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Government
Iran War Exposes and Deepens EU’s Hidden Divisions
DID Press: Military escalation involving US and Israel against Iran has once again placed Europe at the center of a major geopolitical test—one that has not strengthened EU unity, but instead deepened long-standing divisions over foreign policy, energy security, and…
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Economy & Development
US and UK Impose Sanctions on Major Russian Oil Firms amid Ukraine War
DID Press: United States, aiming to increase economic pressure on Kremlin, has sanctioned two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This move came a day after the announcement that President Donald Trump postponed his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while…
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Economy & Development
Trump Pressuring NATO Countries to Halt Buying Russian Oil
DID Press: US President Donald Trump vowed the United States will only impose new sanctions on Russia if all NATO member countries stop buying Russian oil. Trump recently announced that the U.S. is prepared to implement fresh energy sanctions against…
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Government
Trump: Putin–Zelensky Meeting Planned, Venue Yet to Be Determined
DID Press: Following a meeting with European leaders at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that preparations are underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the location to be determined…
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EU
US Weapons Purchases Funded by Europeans; New Military Package on Way to Ukraine
DID Press: Three European countries allocated more than $500 million to purchase U.S. weapons for delivery to Ukraine. Sweden, Norway, and Denmark announced that, as part of a joint package, they will spend a total of $511 million to buy…
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