Міністр фінансів США: угода з Україною готова і чекає підписів
«Це угода щодо стратегічних корисних копалин, нафти і газу та інфраструктурних активів. Це справді вигідний варіант для обох сторін» …
Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies at 88
MOSCOW — Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the Cold War, has died at 88, the Russian Chess Federation announced Thursday. “The tenth world…
At UN talks, nations agree to invest in plan to protect nature
ROME — Nations cheered a last gasp deal reached Thursday to map out funding to protect nature, breaking a deadlock at United Nations talks seen as a test for international cooperation…
Trump hosts British PM for Ukraine-focused talks
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday at the White House, where the two laid out their visions for the end of Ukraine’s brutal three-year war….
VOA Kurdish: Turkey’s Kurds react to PKK leader’s call to disarm group
Abdullah Ocalan, imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, on Thursday called for the group’s disarmament and disbandment. VOA Kurdish spoke to locals in Diyarbakir, Turkey’s largest Kurdish-majority city. While…
VOA Russian: Rights activists see democratic freedoms plunge in Russia
Following the Freedom House report where Russia occupies the record low 183rd place in global ratings of political and civil freedoms, VOA Russian spoke to human rights activists who painted…
Andrew Tate, accused of rape, trafficking in Romania, leaves for US
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, left for the United States after authorities lifted travel restrictions imposed as part of…
On Moscow streets, Russians welcome thaw in relations with Washington
Anticipation is growing in Russia for a summit – yet to be scheduled – between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. On the streets of Moscow, many Russians welcome…
Для розмінування України потрібно майже 30 мільярдів доларів. Ця цифра скоротилася – уряд
Потреба на розмінування скоротилася на 4,8 мільярда доларів завдяки прогресу в обстеженні та очищенні земель …
«Приватбанк» націоналізували правомірно – НБУ про рішення Верховного суду
Ігор Коломойський звертався до Верховного суду з проханням визнати неконституційними рішення про націоналізацію «Приватбанку» …
School helps migrants in Mauritania; can it keep them from leaving for Europe?
NOUADHIBOU, MAURITANIA — Eager students from throughout west Africa raise their hands as teachers guide them through math and classical Arabic. Then they race outdoors to meet their parents, who clean…
US, Ukraine to sign rare earth minerals deal, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the White House on Friday to sign an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine’s lucrative rare earth…
VOA Russian: Overheated Russian economy risks stagflation
The Russian economy and the Russian ruble have not collapsed during the three years of the war in Ukraine despite crippling Western sanctions. However, authorities in Moscow are not hiding…
VOA Russian: Moscow weighs compromises to end war in Ukraine
As U.S. President Donald Trump sped up efforts to end the war in Ukraine, VOA Russian spoke to experts who believe Washington is keen to redraw all layers of bilateral…
«Головне, що ми не є боржниками» – Зеленський розкрив деталі остаточного варіанту угоди із США
За його словами угода з США про корисні копалини буде рамковою, після неї буде укладено ще один договір про спільний фонд …
US, Ukraine near minerals deal, but security issues unsettled
The United States said Wednesday it is nearing a deal on Ukraine’s lucrative rare earth minerals needed for technology products to compensate Washington for the more than $100 billion worth…
Шмигаль: уряд ухвалює рішення, необхідні для підписання угоди між Україною та США
Напередодні стало відомо, що стало відомо, що Київ узгодив з Вашингтоном умови оновленої угоди про видобуток корисних копалин …
US, Belarus seek deal on political prisoners and sanctions
The U.S. and Belarus are reportedly negotiating a deal for the release of a significant number of political prisoners in Belarus. In return the U.S. is considering easing some sanctions…
EU will ask India to cut tariffs on cars, wine to boost ties, reduce reliance on China
NEW DELHI — The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China,…
France wants Europe cooperation on visas over expulsion of undocumented migrants
PARIS — France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that he wanted “all” European countries to cooperate and start cutting back visas available to nationals of countries that refuse to take back illegal…
Though battling fatigue and uncertainty, Ukrainians still express hope, polls show
Despite rising uncertainty over waning U.S. support, growing existential questions and ongoing Russian advances, polls find Ukrainians remain generally optimistic about their future. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Camera:…
Ukraine, US agree on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior…
Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say
On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country. This followed the departure…
Українські виробники знизять ціни ще на понад 100 медпрепаратів. У МОЗ оприлюднили список
Всі ці ліки не входять до переліку препаратів, ціни на які мають бути знижені відповідно до указу РНБО …
Україна і США узгодили умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин – ЗМІ
Київ узгодив з Вашингтоном умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин, яка, як сподіваються українські урядовці, покращить відносини з адміністрацією Трампа і прокладе шлях до довгострокових зобов’язань США у сфері безпеки,…
Dying to leave: Why Pakistanis are risking their lives to reach Europe
ISLAMABAD — When Amir Ali left the narrow alleys of his village in Pakistan’s Punjab province last summer for the plazas of Spain, he thought his dream of a better life…
German election winner: Europe must defend itself as US ‘does not care’
Friedrich Merz, who will likely be the next chancellor of Germany after gaining the largest vote share in elections Sunday, has warned that the United States “does not care much”…
Trial begins in Germany for 4 alleged Hamas members
BERLIN — A trial began Tuesday in Germany for four alleged members of U.S.-designated terror group Hamas who are suspected of organizing weapons caches across Europe. The country’s top prosecutor accuses…
Ukraine’s silent battle: Mental health crisis among war-weary troops
After three years of relentless war, Ukraine is facing a mental health crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed by soldiers suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Doctors say the hidden…
Путін запропонував Трампу російські рідкісноземельні метали, які контролює його соратник – «Система»
Путін заявив, що у Росії більше рідкісноземельних металів, ніж в України і запропонував США взяти участь у таких проєктах …