#US President #Trump said serious talks are being held with #Russia's Vladimir Putin about ending the war in #Ukraine — "It'll be a very disappointing moment for the world" if Russia doesn't agree to the truce, he said. #politics #worldnews #geopolitics

Vladimir #Putin said Thursday #Russia is ready to agree to a ceasefire proposal with #Ukraine if it leads to a long-lasting peace. He spoke alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow (translation via AP). #worldnews #politics #geopolitics

#Russia's #Putin called for “completely defeating" Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region "as soon as possible" while visiting troops Wednesday. #Ukraine intends to use land it seized in Kursk as a bargaining chip in negotiations (translation via AP). #politics #geopolitics #worldnews

#China and #India have been locked in a decades-long battle for economic and military control over the Indian Ocean. On this episode of the Big Take Asia podcast, we discuss the implications of China’s growing clout in the region. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. #politics #geopolitics #worldnews

#Greenland’s voters unexpectedly picked a party backing a slower approach to independence in an #election overshadowed by Donald #Trump’s plans for the island. Sanne Wass has the latest from Nuuk. #worldnews #politics #geopolitics