Clashes continue around the devastated city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine and Moscow is still suffering significant losses Kyiv s armed forces said Sunday

   Ukraine is ready to launch its long awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian occupied territory President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview

   The new report details routine Russian strikes in concentrated areas where civilians gathered to receive humanitarian aid and food supplies

   The Pentagon declined to offer additional contract details including the price scope and timeline of the delivery

   The reshoring trend is set to upend supply chains as firms look to source products closer to home turning away from manufacturing powerhouses like China

   Erdogan leads a country that s home to NATO s second largest military but also has a friendly and growing relationship with Russia s Vladimir Putin

   The German economy entered a technical recession in the first quarter of this year after posting a contraction of over the three month period

   Russia invaded Ukraine months ago in what is widely seen as the most egregious transgression of national sovereignty in Europe in years

   The findings show that Moscow has been able to successfully claw back earnings from fossil fuel exports in recent weeks

   Pragmatic cooperation between China and Russia has shown a good development trend Li told Russia s prime minister during a meeting in Beijing

   Joseph Nye Harvard University distinguished service professor emeritus says the United States is a common irritant rather than a common enemy for both countries

   South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been pushing for greater security ties with Europe and other U S allies to address global challenges

   The EU a group of nations was openly thrilled with the election of Joe Biden in late after four challenging years under the presidency of Trump

   The Norwegian government says it is seeking to maintain Europe s energy security by exploring the Barents Sea for further resources

   Europe may have done a good job mitigating an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine but it s not out of the woods yet the head of the IEA said

   The Group of Seven rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long haul

   Russia has shifted the focus of its missile strikes on Ukraine to try to disrupt preparations for a Ukrainian counterattack an official said

   The Group of Seven rich nations are not seeking a policy designed to harm China or hinder its economic progress their communique said

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   We will continue our joint effort to support Ukraine s repair of its critical infrastructure recovery and reconstruction the G said in its statement

   Defense analysts say Russia has adapted its tactics during the war and say a more structured coordinated and reactive armed force has emerged

   The leaders of the seven major industrial democracies will discuss the future of the global relations and its economy as the world faces a number of uncertainties

   China s bid to position itself as a peace broker when it comes to Ukraine and Russia presents a daunting challenge for Beijing political analysts say

   Political analysts question whether China has the diplomatic skills and perceived neutrality needed to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had private talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday seeking support for his peace plan

   Beijing tends to play it safe in its diplomacy and remains reluctant to pressure Moscow foreign diplomats and former U S officials say

   The seven most advanced economies in the world the G are discussing imposing sanctions on Russian diamond exports a complicated measure that could potentially hike prices for the luxury commodity

   Prigozhin s very public criticism of Russia s military leadership this week has made it impossible for the Kremlin to ignore

   Son Jae il CEO of Hanwha Aerospace says South Korea has increased its defense capabilities because of geopolitical issues giving the company a competitive advantage

   Inflation moderated for the th consecutive month in April Households will likely see continuing price relief in food energy and housing economists said