Ukraine
Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoy shuttle diplomacy
Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoys shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv; peace plan stalls on territory and security guarantees.
Trump meets Zelenskyy and Netanyahu before Lindsey Graham funeral
The overlap highlighted Graham’s standing as a longtime foreign-policy hawk, bringing together leaders tied to two of the world’s most consequential conflicts.
Zelenskyy meets Burnham in Portsmouth as UK doubles down on Ukraine support
PM Burnham used his first meeting with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm what Downing Street called “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy reshuffles government to turn battlefield momentum into political leverage
Supporters argue the shake-up is a necessary wartime reset that brings “new energy".
NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense
At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
IOC eases Russian suspension, but key Olympic restrictions remain
The decision clears a potential route for Russian athletes to return to international competition and qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Russia turns to fuel imports as wartime strikes trigger nationwide gasoline shortage
Russia is facing its most severe fuel disruption in years, with the Kremlin now confirming it is in active discussions to import gasoline.
European Parliament approves landmark €90b Ukraine loan
The funding aims to cover roughly two-thirds of Ukraine's estimated financial needs as the conflict enters its fifth year.
Russia launches brutal strikes amid peace talks
While trilateral negotiations were underway in Abu Dhabi, Russia launched a "barbaric" and "cynical" wave of attacks across the country.
Russia, Ukraine, and US hold first trilateral peace talks since 2022
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held their first trilateral summit since the 2022 invasion on Jan 23 to 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Ukraine and US agreed on post-war security guarantees at Davos
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Davos to firm up details for the peace plan resolution.
Russia launches nuclear-capable missile in strike
In early January 2026, Russia conducted its second-ever combat launch of the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable, hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile, targeting the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
Zelenskyy meets “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris
The meeting focused on establishing robust, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is in place.
Zelenskyy says 90% of peace plan reached
The Dec 28, 2025 summit at Mar-a-Lago marked a turning point in negotiations between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
10 Major Events That Shaped Geopolitics in 2025
2025 marked a turbulent shift in global power dynamics, driven by US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies, escalating conflicts across multiple regions, and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs.
Trump proposes Ukraine Peace Plan
President Donald Trump’s administration drove a US-brokered “28-point peace plan” for Ukraine in 2025, aiming to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Ukraine’s $100M Corruption Scandal
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) revealed a major corruption scandal behind Energoatom, the state nuclear agency.
2025 United Nations General Assembly
The 80th UN General Assembly in 2025 took on the theme of "Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
2025 Russian drone intrusion into Polish territory
In Sep 2025, Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russia's drones invaded its airspace during a massive strike on Ukraine.
High-stakes Trump–Putin talks in Alaska fail to deliver ceasefire
On Aug 15, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, the first face-to-face meeting since Trump's return to office.
2025 London Summit on Ukraine
The 2025 London Summit on Ukraine was held on 2 Mar 2025 in London to develop a peace plan with international leaders.
Trump and Zelenskyy clash in heated White House meeting
A "heated" White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Feb 28 turned into a heated dispute.