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In a bold move to shape the future of Ukraine’s security and European defense strategy, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a “Coalition of the Willing,” bringing together key allies to support Ukraine and lay the groundwork for peace. But what exactly is it?

Although billed as economic talks, the U.S. -Russia negotiations in Istanbul signal a shift—business over principles. With Moscow’s rare earth deals on the table, the focus shifts from ending the war to legitimizing Russia’s land grab.

“Breaking the Beijing-Moscow alliance” is a clear goal behind the recent US-Russia thaw. But with China and Russia’s economies tightly intertwined, any tactical concessions to Russia are unlikely to weaken their bond without backfiring on U.S. interests.

Hungary persists in reliance on Russian gas, but viable alternatives exist—from LNG imports via Croatia to pipelines from Romania and Azerbaijan.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin isn’t just after land—he aims to break NATO and sow discord between the US and the EU, rewriting Europe’s future in Moscow’s favor.

As the world marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine on February 24, nations worldwide are holding events to honor the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people, urging partner countries to unite in strengthening support and addressing shared global challenges.