Reports from Defense One and Politico suggest the Trump administration explored a radical “Core 5” or C5 grouping—bringing together the US, China, Russia, India, and Japan—potentially replacing the G7 and reshaping global power politics. India’s inclusion signals its rising geopolitical weight, even as the White House denies the existence of any extended National Security Strategy mentioning the plan.
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Russia, the US, and Ukraine are “reasonably close” to a diplomatic settlement to end the war, despite fresh American sanctions on Moscow’s oil giants.
President Donald Trump will host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, for crucial peace talks on Ukraine. The summit could mark a turning point in the three-year war, with discussions expected on a ceasefire, territorial control, and sanctions relief.
Russia’s exit from the INF Treaty sparks global fears as it hints at deploying intermediate-range missiles. With Trump’s submarine moves and US missile deployments in Asia, is the world heading toward a new nuclear arms race?