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While Ukraine is not holding any talks with Russia to end the conflict, other countries are most likely engaged in such efforts, President Vladimir Zelensky has said. In an interview with NBC News on Sunday, Zelensky was asked to address reports that Western officials had approached Kiev to discuss potential …

A diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is the only thing that can effectively alleviate the suffering of civilians, the former German chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, has told Germany’s FAZ newspaper, adding that he would continue to use every opportunity to talk to the Russian president Vladimir Putin. The …

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has apparently all but given up on a negotiated solution to the Ukraine crisis, saying he suspects that it’s a “waste of time” to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the conflict.  “I am beginning to think those people are right when they …

‘Nedogovorosposobnyi’ is a Russian word with no English equivalent, describing somebody or something that is incapable of reaching agreements. There can be many reasons why a person or an organization is like this but, whatever the cause, talking to them is a waste of time. It’s never going to get anywhere. Ukraine’s political …

“Tucker Carlson, I mean, let’s just say he’s just a bad person, and he represents so much of what is wrong in television news these days,” Acosta told Yang on Saturday. “You know this all too well: He spouts off white nationalist talking points. So why would you even go …

Speaking to the media on Wednesday following a meeting with Democrats on the bills, Pelosi took aim at “irresponsible” Republicans, who have not been supportive and have pledged not to help raise the debt ceiling. “Disappointing as always,” Pelosi said.  The congresswoman claimed Democrats had a “very productive” meeting and …

A rematch between the Jamaican-American and Yan had been planned for October 30 at UFC 267 after Sterling became the elite MMA championship’s bantamweight king earlier this year when his rival was disqualified for an illegal knee in the fourth round of their clash, when the dethroned champion appearing to be ahead …

The veteran politician first announced she would not be standing for reelection in 2018, saying it was time to hand over the reins. But who will pick them up, and what their stance will be on the range of issues swirling around Europe, is less clear. In previous elections, foreign …

Democrats have risen up in opposition to the new law in Texas, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, after a heartbeat could be detected. In a recent interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper,  Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) said Abbott is coming from a place of “deep ignorance” because he doesn’t …

The reason for this intervention, which has come after the resignation of an agriculture minister and against the wishes of some farmers and exporters, is a severe drought in much of the west of the country. Following on from a dry winter, it has lasted for months and already inflicted …