South Africans trapped on frontlines of Russia-Ukraine war plead for help

Sales by the world’s top 100 arms makers reached a record $679 billion last year, marking a 5.9% increase driven by heightened demand due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, according to SIPRI. Despite this surge in revenue, production bottlenecks have hindered timely deliveries of arms.

American and Ukrainian delegations met in Florida to discuss a proposed framework aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing the talks as 'productive' but noting that more work is needed.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a Ukrainian delegation held a meeting in Florida, described as 'very productive' by both sides, focusing on discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. No specific details were disclosed, and the meeting followed a series of diplomatic efforts to establish a peace framework.

Ukrainian negotiators met with U.S. officials in Florida to discuss a proposed framework aimed at ending Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, amid increasing military pressure and recent deadly attacks in Kyiv. Key figures in the discussions included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, who engaged with the Ukrainian delegation on potential resolutions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described recent talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida as 'productive' but acknowledged that significant work remains to be done in establishing a peace framework to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The discussions aimed to create a pathway for a sovereign Ukraine ahead of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's upcoming trip to Moscow.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a Ukrainian delegation convened to discuss a proposed peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This meeting is part of a series of diplomatic efforts to establish a comprehensive peace plan following recent escalations in violence in Ukraine.

Recent diplomatic efforts have intensified in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine reportedly agreeing to a peace deal that requires minor finalizations. Despite this progress, significant hurdles remain, particularly concerning territorial concessions demanded by Russia, which complicate the path to a lasting resolution.

Ukrainian naval drones have successfully struck two Russian oil tankers, the Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea while they were en route to Novorossiysk. This operation is part of Ukraine's ongoing strategy to target Russia's oil supply chains, which have been under pressure from Western sanctions.