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Zelensky blasts NATO’s refusal on Ukraine as “absurd”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised the absence of a timetable for his country’s NATO membership, describing it as “absurd” during a gathering of alliance leaders focused on showcasing solidarity in the face of Russian aggression

Zelensky’s remarks may rekindle tensions at the summit, although there was a positive development when Turkey agreed to support Sweden’s bid to join NATO.

The aim of the summit is to resolve negotiations and provide a clear path forward for the alliance and its support for Ukraine.

Although a proposal on Ukraine’s potential membership has been drafted by officials, it has not been made public.

While U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his support for Ukraine’s NATO membership during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction on Twitter.

“We value our allies,” he said, adding that “Ukraine also deserves respect.”

“It’s unprecedented and absurd when time frame is not set neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine’s membership,” Zelensky said. He finished with, “Uncertainty is weakness. And I will openly discuss this at the summit.”

Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Biden and other NATO leaders on Wednesday.

There have been divisions within the alliance regarding Ukraine’s desire to join NATO, despite the promise made in 2008.

Stoltenberg suggested in an article that the alliance would enhance its political ties by establishing a NATO-Ukraine Council, which would serve as a platform for decision-making and crisis consultations.

Additionally, Stoltenberg announced on Tuesday that NATO would no longer require a “membership action plan” for Ukraine, removing another hurdle.

However, Zelensky remains concerned, and the Baltic states, particularly Lithuania, the host of the summit, are advocating for strong support and a clear pathway to membership for Ukraine.

On the other hand, the United States and Germany are urging caution. Biden stated that Ukraine is not yet ready to join NATO, emphasising the need for member countries to meet all qualifications, including democratisation and addressing governance and corruption concerns.

Some within NATO fear that Ukraine’s membership could provoke Russia rather than act as a deterrent against aggression.

Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, noted that allies are debating the specifics of Ukraine’s pathway to membership. However, he assured that the summit would demonstrate that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hopes for dividing NATO would be unsuccessful.

 

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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