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Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost bilateral defense ties

Belarus and Iran signed have new agreements to boost bilateral ties in areas including defense

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Ukraine war: what an ‘article 5-style’ security guarantee might look like

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had good cause to be optimistic following his recent White House meetings with Donald Trump and the leaders of the European “coalition of the willing”. While a concrete peace plan has yet to emerge, Trump appears to have come around to the European position that security…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Russia Says Must Be Part Of Ukraine Security Guarantees Talks

Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

Putin Gives Alaskan Guy a New Ural Sidecar, Dude Pretends He's Affected by War

During the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the latter gave a local a Ural sidecar motorcycle. Feels like a trap, but OK.

RideApart · Aug 20, 2025

Trump is ready to ‘crush’ the Russian economy if Putin doesn’t meet with Zelensky, says Lindsey Graham

Republican insists sanctions could become necessary to punish Kremlin leader for snubbing diplomatic discussions on ending Ukraine war

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?

Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Chinese Troops Swelter Through Rehearsal For Major Military Parade

Rows of neatly dressed soldiers marched in unison to shouted instructions at a training ground in humid Beijing on Wednesday, as China prepares to unveil new domestically produced military hardware at a parade next month.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025

NATO defense chiefs hold virtual meeting on Ukraine security guarantees

NATO defense chiefs are holding a virtual meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as part of efforts to end Russia's war on its neighbor

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Donald Trump gets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize after he did something ‘no other world leader can claim’

Trump's getting nominated for what now?

We Got This Covered · Aug 20, 2025

Asian Markets Waver As Japan Exports Show Tariff Strain

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025