Trump-Putin Talks: Global Reactions to Ukraine Ceasefire
While US and Russian officials negotiate a 30-day truce for Ukraine, the media show different opinions reflecting geopolitical divisions and national interests.
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Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Trump and Zelensky Clash in Front of Cameras
U.S. and Ukrainian Presidents Trump and Zelensky discussed the future of Ukraine angrily in front of the cameras, marking a tense diplomatic event.
Air
India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
Weapon / Missile
Putin Announces the Oreshnik Intermediate-Range Missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the missile used in the mysterious strike on Ukraine as the conventionally armed Oreshnik.
Regional / Strategy
Air
Chinese H-6 Aircraft Flies Off Alaska
For the first time, Chinese H-6 aircraft flew in the international airspace but near Alaska, alongside Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers.
Country
Putin Replaces Defence Minister Shoigu with Belousov
Russian President Putin said on May 12 that he would appoint the civilian economist Andrei Belousov to replace the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Regional / Strategy
New Term New Relations in Niger
Niger abolished the military agreement with the U.S., and presidents of the alliance of Sahel states congratulated Vladimir Putin for winning the elections.
Air
Putin Flies in a Tu-160M Supersonic Strategic Bomber
Russian President Vladimir Putin flew in a Tupolev Tu-160M White Swan (NATO: Blackjack ) supersonic strategic bomber for 30 minutes.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Putin Claims Alaska as Russian Territory
Putin declares Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the U.S. is ‘illegal’ and wants it back. He, therefore, signed a decree to make the request official.
Land
Russia’s T-14 Armata Halts Again
Putin has reportedly changed the prioritisation of long-term military projects. The riddle of Russia’s T-14 Armata continues. The program halted again.
Defence Politics
Ukraine Officially Applies for NATO membership
President Zelensky stated that his country has decided to apply immediately for NATO membership following the National Security and Defence Council meeting.
Space
Bilateral Relations
Russia to Quit International Space Station by 2024
Russia, isolated from the West due to its war in Ukraine, will leave the International Space Station (ISS) by 2024, Yuri Borisov, head of Roscosmos, stated.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Putin Sends Nuclear Capable Iskander-M to Belarus
Putin announces missile deployment in Belarus with nuclear capabilities fallowing meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Defence Politics
Zelensky: Ukraine no longer insists on NATO Alliance
Ukrainian President Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership as the alliance was worried about a confrontation with Russia.
Bilateral Relations
Russia invades Ukraine after Putin’s declaration
Russia has launched a military operation on neighbouring Ukraine while President Vladimir Putin said in a pre-dawn TV statement.
Regional / Strategy
Kazakhstan does not Recognise Donetsk and Lugansk
Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, said they would not recognise the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic.
