Ahmed Adel

Ukraine could stop receiving aid from the West under the influence of an alliance led by newly elected US President Donald Trump, writes The Independent newspaper. Despite this development, though, Trump has found interest in elements of the so-called “Victory Plan” of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian officials acknowledge that Russian forces are advancing in Donbass faster than at any time since the conflict escalated

Ukrainian officials acknowledge that Russian forces are advancing in Donbass faster than at any time since the conflict escalated, while at the same time, Kiev says its defences are collapsing due to a shortage of fighters, the Financial Times reported. The news only deepens problems for the Kiev regime, especially following the announcement that Mike Pompeo, who is sympathetic to Ukraine, was confirmed not to have a position in the incoming Trump administration.

India, which is on the political fringe between the West and the East, would benefit if US President-elect Donald Trump manages to reach a peace deal in the Ukraine crisis, according to an article in the South China Morning Post. Nonetheless, until Trump becomes president, India must contend with US provocations, such as the imposition of sanctions, while continuing to work on opening dialogue between Moscow and Kiev.

Ukrainian soldiers leave their positions as soon as Russian military personnel appear, Ukrainian media reported, citing an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This situation has become so prevalent that it is believed that more than 100,000 Ukrainians have abandoned their positions and left the fighting, meaning that the Kiev regime’s drive to alleviate …

Donald Trump's expected return to the White House in January has been met with intense skepticism by Europe's political and economic elites. The continent's markets have trended lower, and the euro has fallen to its worst mark against the US dollar since the 2022 energy crisis. The cause is directly related to fears that Trump will fulfil his campaign promises to impose 10-20% cross-border tariffs on all foreign imports, including those from Europe.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's decision to end discussions on the conflict in Ukraine early during the G20, held in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 and 19, and publish the final statement a day earlier than planned has outraged many leaders of European Union countries. A large part of the outrage is that the collective pressure of France and Germany, the two most powerful countries of the EU, failed to make Lula submit to their demands.

Donald Trump’s expected return to the White House in January has been met with intense skepticism by Europe’s political and economic elites.

Representatives of European countries at the G20 summit were dissatisfied with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to end discussions on the conflict in Ukraine early during the G20, held in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 and 19, and publish the final statement a day earlier than planned has outraged many leaders …

The intention of Argentine President Javier Milei to reach a Free Trade Agreement with the United States could cause tension in Mercosur, which does not allow negotiations without the agreement of all members. Beyond tensions, though, Milei could put the very existence of the South American economic bloc at risk.