Trump hails ‘co-operation’ between Ukraine and Russia Speaking from the White House as he announced tariffs on US imports of goods from around the world, Mr Trump said: ‘We’re going to get it stopped.’ Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Crude Prices Push Higher on Strength in US Economic Reports May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.51 (+0.72%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0285 (+1.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate gains Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 7-month nearest-futures high. Wednesday's fall in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-1/2 week... Barchart · Apr 2, 2025
Crude Gains on Signs of US Economic Strength May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is up +0.25 (+0.35%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0133 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 7-month nearest-futures high. Dollar weakness today is bullish for crude prices. Also, today's stronger-than-expected US economic... Barchart · Apr 2, 2025
US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's pick for ambassador to NATO The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
Trump’s ‘anger’ at Putin over Ukraine peace deal delay is just play acting NEWS ANALYSIS: America’s global power and reach are waning by the day as a consequence of Donald Trump’s assaults on the West and his slavish behaviour towards Moscow, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025
Who is Alexander Dugin? ‘Putin’s brain’ who just endorsed Donald Trump The ultra-nationalist says Trump’s America has a lot more in common with Putin’s Russia than most people think The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025
Vladimir Putin conscripts 160,000 Russian troops in biggest military call-up in over a decade The draft came as Washington officials said the likelihood of Russia and Ukraine reaching a peace accord within the next few months has ‘plummeted’ Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Everything we know so far about the 'Coalition of the Willing' for Ukraine The coalition's central element is a reassurance force that will be made up of Western soldiers and eventually aim to be deployed on Ukrainian soil. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
Rubio Heads To Europe As Transatlantic Tensions Soar US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads Wednesday to a NATO meeting in Europe as transatlantic tensions soar, with President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on Europeans and challenging Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
Does 'politically dead' Marine Le Pen still have a path to power? Marine Le Pen says a French court's decision banning her from the 2027 presidential race amounts to "political death". The far-right leader was convicted of embezzling EU funds – a blow not just to her, but to the National Rally party she's spent decades turning into an electable force. But… Radio France Internationale · Apr 2, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,133 These are the key events on day 1,133 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134 The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Trump 'Not Joking' About A Third Term: Here's Why Experts Say It May Be Possible Trump has stated he is 'not joking' about extending his presidency for another term. Legal experts say this is might be possible through two avenues. International Business Times UK · Apr 1, 2025
Crude Erases Early Gains on Energy Demand Concerns May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.28 (-0.39%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0118 (+0.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with gasoline posting a 7-month nearest-futures high. Dollar weakness Tuesday was supportive of crude prices. Crude also had carryover support... Barchart · Apr 1, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025 The Battle To Control Assets Behind Bosnia Crisis At the heart of the deepening crisis in Bosnia -- where Serb leader Milorad Dodik has been pushing the weak central government to the brink with threats of secession -- is a battle over who owns what.
Fortune · Apr 1, 2025 Trump's 'angry' tariff threat on Russian oil has Putin cornered—and it could accelerate a peace deal with Ukraine, expert says Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs on oil could halve Russia’s government revenue.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 Moving fast and breaking things is no way to govern a country Letters: Readers agree with Simon Jenkins’ view that the US is ‘moving fast and breaking things’ – but do not see any positive outcome
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’ Moscow’s refusal highlights the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war
Barchart · Apr 1, 2025 Crude Supported by Concerns Over Global Oil Supplies May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is up +0.10 (+0.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0148 (+0.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude posting a 5-week high and gasoline posting a 7-month nearest-futures high. Dollar weakness today is supportive of crude...
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Trump must see through Putin’s stalling tactics over Ukraine ceasefire, Germany says Ms Baerbock also said any US-Kyiv minerals deal must comply with European law after Ukrainian minister Andrii Sybiha said work is continuing towards an agreement
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025 Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025 ‘Putin’s brain’: Aleksandr Dugin, the Russian ultra-nationalist who has endorsed Donald Trump Aleksandr Dugin, sometimes referred to as “Putin’s brain” because of his ideological influence on Russian politics, endorsed the policies of Donald Trump in a CNN interview aired on March 30. Dugin said Trump’s America has a lot more in common with Putin’s Russia than most people think, adding: “Trumpists and…
Euronews · Apr 1, 2025 German foreign minister says Ukraine peace talks at 'deadlock' but China disagrees Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Putin drafts 160,000 more men into Ukraine war Ukraine-Russia war live: Moscow responds to ‘very angry’ Trump while Putin drafts 160,000 men for war
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132 These are the key events on day 1,132 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.