A dramatic diplomatic moment is unfolding as Donald Trump reaches out directly to Vladimir Putin amid the rapidly escalating Iran war and rising tensions across West Asia. According to the Kremlin, the call was initiated by Trump and focused on multiple global flashpoints, from the Iran crisis to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. During the discussion, Putin reportedly briefed Trump about his recent diplomatic contacts, including conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and several Gulf leaders as regional tensions spiral. Moscow has also signalled clear support for Iran’s leadership, with Putin extending greetings to the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. WATCH
11 March,2026 06:21 PM IST
The United States is reportedly turning to Ukraine for help as Iran unleashes waves of Shahed attack drones across the Middle East. Washington is seeking Kyiv’s battlefield experience after Ukraine spent years defending against thousands of the same Iranian-made drones launched by Russia during the war.
06 March,2026 02:17 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expanding Kyiv’s security outreach beyond Europe, signaling a new phase in Ukraine’s global diplomacy and defense strategy. As tensions surrounding Iran’s missile and drone capabilities intensify, Ukraine says it is ready to share hard-earned battlefield expertise with partners in the Middle East. Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian military specialists could be deployed to assist countries facing growing threats from Iranian drone and missile systems. The proposal follows increasing concern across the Gulf over the spread of Iranian-made strike drones, particularly the Shahed systems that have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian cities and infrastructure during Russia’s war against Ukraine. WATCH
05 March,2026 05:51 PM IST
Hungary and Slovakia have blocked a new round of EU sanctions against Russia, citing disputes over the Druzhba pipeline and energy security. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas expressed deep regret over the failed sanctions agreement, signaling challenges in maintaining a unified European response. Despite these diplomatic setbacks, the EU continues to work on a new sanctions package targeting Russia, as Moscow’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, outlasting the entire Eastern Front of the Second World War. WATCH
25 February,2026 02:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
