#Geopolitics

Shifting Frontlines: Ukraine's Territory in Focus as Trump-Putin Summit Nears

As world leaders prepare for high-stakes talks, questions emerge about potential ceasefire terms and territorial concessions in Ukraine's ongoing conflict.

Global Leaders Convene Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Territorial Tensions Ahead of US-Russia Summit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy are facilitating high-level discussions with European and Ukrainian officials near London to address the ongoing conflict, as President Trump hints at territorial compromises and Zelensky rejects concessions.

**Trump-Putin Summit Unlikely to Expedite Ukraine War Resolution**

**Upcoming talks between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not expected to swiftly conclude the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.**

NATO Members Commit to 5% Defense Spending Target Amid Critics' "Smoke and Mirrors" Claims

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces NATO's pledge to raise defense expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2035, drawing criticism over shifting budget definitions and slow timelines as Zelenskyy warns of imminent Russian threats.

Iran Targets US Base in Qatar as Regional Tensions Escalate

Iranian forces launched missiles at Al-Udeid Air Base, retaliating for U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities; no casualties reported despite intercepted projectiles.

US Stealth Bombers Deployed to Pacific Base Amid Heightened Iran Tensions

American B-2 stealth bombers have been repositioned to Guam as the Trump administration weighs military options against Iran. The aircraft are capable of delivering specialized munitions designed to penetrate Iran's underground nuclear facility.

Trump Claims US Airstrike Destroyed Iranian Nuclear Sites; Experts Await Verification

President Trump says US forces bombed Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities. No official confirmation yet amid regional tensions.