For nearly 20 years, the US president has shown a clear fascination with his Russian counterpart, whom he is set to meet at a summit on Ukraine this Friday in Alaska. His real estate empire has benefited greatly from Russian private capital. “Putin went through a hell of a lot…

Taking advantage of Moscow’s weakening influence in the Caucasus, the US is establishing its presence in the region with a landmark agreement to create a massive rail, energy and digital corridor built by American private companies. Determined to pose as a peacemaker between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Donald Trump set out…

Motoring groups have welcomed government plans to overhaul road safety laws that could result in over-70s being banned if they fail eyesight tests but have implored ministers to go further with measures they believe could protect younger drivers and their passengers. Ministers are considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England…

More than three years into the war Ukraine’s Independence Day – celebrated on 24 August – is once again a remarkable milestone for the country and another demonstration of its willingness and readiness to fight for its independence.  With the diplomatic process aimed at putting an end to Russia’s war…

French president responds to felling of olive planted in memory of young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006. The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 caused outrage in France on Friday, with Emmanuel Macron promising to…