https://www.voanews.com Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries false en 2026 - VOA 60 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:00:30 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA VOA VOA webdesk@voanews.com https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1800-utc/8011713.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1800-utc/8011713.html Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1400-utc/8011647.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1400-utc/8011647.html Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1000-utc/8011574.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---1000-utc/8011574.html Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---0600-utc/8011539.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---0600-utc/8011539.html Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---0200-utc/8011494.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-15-2025---0200-utc/8011494.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:00:31 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. We get insights on the significance with Ben Dubow, Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Also, President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. We speak with John W. Diamond, Senior Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Public Finance at the Rice University’s Baker Institute. https://www.voanews.com/a/hope-for-peace-and-fear-of-tariff/8011248.html https://www.voanews.com/a/hope-for-peace-and-fear-of-tariff/8011248.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:05:00 -0400 Lori Lundin, Scott Walterman Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. We get insights on the significance with Ben Dubow, Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Also, President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. We speak with John W. Diamond, Senior Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Public Finance at the Rice University’s Baker Institute. 00:25:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---2200-utc/8011181.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---2200-utc/8011181.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:00:33 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "The United States commends Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty. This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page and move in line with President [Donald] Trump's vision for a more peaceful world. We speak with Ben Dubow, Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis. https://www.voanews.com/a/historic-peace-treaty-for-armenia-and-azerbaijan/8011173.html https://www.voanews.com/a/historic-peace-treaty-for-armenia-and-azerbaijan/8011173.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 Lori Lundin, Scott Walterman Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "The United States commends Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty. This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page and move in line with President [Donald] Trump's vision for a more peaceful world. We speak with Ben Dubow, Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis. 00:12:18 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1800-utc/8010890.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1800-utc/8010890.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1400-utc/8010652.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1400-utc/8010652.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1000-utc-/8010520.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---1000-utc-/8010520.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---0600-utc/8010467.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---0600-utc/8010467.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 NATO Secretary-General mark Rutte visits U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. A look at the diplomacy as well as the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine. Trade tariffs appear imminent on many popular goods and a tropical cyclone ravages southeastern Africa. https://www.voanews.com/a/nato-secretary-general-visits-trump-at-the-white-house/8010441.html https://www.voanews.com/a/nato-secretary-general-visits-trump-at-the-white-house/8010441.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:35:00 -0400 Steve Karesh, Alexis Strope NATO Secretary-General mark Rutte visits U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. A look at the diplomacy as well as the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine. Trade tariffs appear imminent on many popular goods and a tropical cyclone ravages southeastern Africa. 00:25:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---0200-utc/8010412.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-14-2025---0200-utc/8010412.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---2200-utc/8010008.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---2200-utc/8010008.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agreed in principle with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but crucial details need to be sorted out and any truce would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict. Putin said he may call President Donald Trump to discuss the issue, which the U.S. president said he’d be open to. Trump said he sees “good signals” coming out of Russia and offered guarded optimism about Putin’s statement. We spoke with Jennifer Kavanagh is a senior fellow & director of military analysis at Defense Priorities. https://www.voanews.com/a/putin-wants-to-talk-to-trump-about-ceasefire/8010035.html https://www.voanews.com/a/putin-wants-to-talk-to-trump-about-ceasefire/8010035.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 Lori Lundin, Scott Walterman President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agreed in principle with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but crucial details need to be sorted out and any truce would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict. Putin said he may call President Donald Trump to discuss the issue, which the U.S. president said he’d be open to. Trump said he sees “good signals” coming out of Russia and offered guarded optimism about Putin’s statement. We spoke with Jennifer Kavanagh is a senior fellow & director of military analysis at Defense Priorities. 00:10:53 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1800-utc/8009677.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1800-utc/8009677.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1400-utc/8009346.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1400-utc/8009346.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1000-utc/8009162.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---1000-utc/8009162.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---0600-utc-/8009107.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---0600-utc-/8009107.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Following the meeting in Riyadh in which Washington and Kyiv repaired their diplomatic relationship and agreed to terms for a potential ceasefire, all eyes are on Moscow for a response; but who would benefit more from a halt in the fighting? The latest on trade tariffs plus an update from Syria following last week’s massacre. Plus, the American military needs more boats to fulfill its missions. https://www.voanews.com/a/pressure-for-a-ceasefire-now-on-moscow/8009047.html https://www.voanews.com/a/pressure-for-a-ceasefire-now-on-moscow/8009047.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:35:00 -0400 Steve Karesh, Alexis Strope Following the meeting in Riyadh in which Washington and Kyiv repaired their diplomatic relationship and agreed to terms for a potential ceasefire, all eyes are on Moscow for a response; but who would benefit more from a halt in the fighting? The latest on trade tariffs plus an update from Syria following last week’s massacre. Plus, the American military needs more boats to fulfill its missions. 00:25:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---0200-utc/8009022.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-13-2025---0200-utc/8009022.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---2200-utc/8008627.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---2200-utc/8008627.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 U.S. President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday "with no exceptions or exemptions," escalating the global trade war. Trump's increased tariffs campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. drew swift retaliation. China, the EU, Canada and others have reacted to the with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on 21 billion U.S. goods. We speak with John W. Diamond, Senior Fellow in Public Finance and the senior director of the Center for Public Finance at the Rice University’s Baker Institute. https://www.voanews.com/a/global-tariff-war-/8008632.html https://www.voanews.com/a/global-tariff-war-/8008632.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 Lori Lundin, Scott Walterman U.S. President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday "with no exceptions or exemptions," escalating the global trade war. Trump's increased tariffs campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. drew swift retaliation. China, the EU, Canada and others have reacted to the with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on 21 billion U.S. goods. We speak with John W. Diamond, Senior Fellow in Public Finance and the senior director of the Center for Public Finance at the Rice University’s Baker Institute. 00:16:14 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---1800-utc/8008347.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---1800-utc/8008347.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---1400-utc/8007973.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---1400-utc/8007973.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025-1000-utc/8007809.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025-1000-utc/8007809.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025-0600-utc/8007754.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025-0600-utc/8007754.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 The U.S. will resume military support for Ukraine after it agreed to a ceasefire plan. European leaders hold their own meetings on defense as U.S. priorities shift. The latest on U.S. trade tariffs and a look at the Economy following another day of losses on Wall Street. The impacts of foreign aid cuts are felt in Africa, and a visit to a remote island in the Indian Ocean at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. https://www.voanews.com/a/a-ceasefire-in-ukraine-/8007715.html https://www.voanews.com/a/a-ceasefire-in-ukraine-/8007715.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:35:00 -0400 Steve Karesh, Alexis Strope The U.S. will resume military support for Ukraine after it agreed to a ceasefire plan. European leaders hold their own meetings on defense as U.S. priorities shift. The latest on U.S. trade tariffs and a look at the Economy following another day of losses on Wall Street. The impacts of foreign aid cuts are felt in Africa, and a visit to a remote island in the Indian Ocean at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. 00:25:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---0200-utc/8007684.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-12-2025---0200-utc/8007684.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Saudi Arabia, for talks on efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, with both sides saying Kyiv supports a U.S. proposed 30-day ceasefire. Ukrainian and U.S. officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path towards ending the war with Russia. Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel later this week to Moscow. We speak with Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. https://www.voanews.com/a/ukraine-agrees-to-ceasefire-proposal-in-talks-with-u-s-/8007351.html https://www.voanews.com/a/ukraine-agrees-to-ceasefire-proposal-in-talks-with-u-s-/8007351.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:38 -0400 Lori Lundin, Scott Walterman U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Saudi Arabia, for talks on efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, with both sides saying Kyiv supports a U.S. proposed 30-day ceasefire. Ukrainian and U.S. officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path towards ending the war with Russia. Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel later this week to Moscow. We speak with Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. 00:11:59 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025---2200-utc/8007289.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025---2200-utc/8007289.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1800-utc/8007009.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1800-utc/8007009.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:04:34 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1400-utc/8006581.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1400-utc/8006581.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:03:49 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1000-utc/8006388.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-1000-utc/8006388.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-0600-utc/8006331.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025-0600-utc/8006331.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Major stock markets lost value on Monday after President Donald Trump declines to rule out a recession. This as threats of trade wars with allies appear imminent. Russia makes further military advances in Kursk, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Saudi Arabia. Syria’s interim president speaks out against sectarian violence. Plus, an introduction to the next prime minister of Canada. https://www.voanews.com/a/stocks-down-as-threat-of-recession-looms/8006272.html https://www.voanews.com/a/stocks-down-as-threat-of-recession-looms/8006272.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:35:00 -0400 Steve Karesh Major stock markets lost value on Monday after President Donald Trump declines to rule out a recession. This as threats of trade wars with allies appear imminent. Russia makes further military advances in Kursk, as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Saudi Arabia. Syria’s interim president speaks out against sectarian violence. Plus, an introduction to the next prime minister of Canada. 00:24:59 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025---0200-utc/8006245.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-11-2025---0200-utc/8006245.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---2200-utc/8005840.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---2200-utc/8005840.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and will now try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election. Former central banker Mark Carney will become prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday in a landslide vote with 85.9% support. Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remains prime minister until his successor is sworn in in the coming days. We talk to Tom Urbaniak, a professor in the political science department at Cape Breton University. https://www.voanews.com/a/canada-s-new-prime-minister-/8005479.html https://www.voanews.com/a/canada-s-new-prime-minister-/8005479.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 Scott Walterman Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and will now try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election. Former central banker Mark Carney will become prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday in a landslide vote with 85.9% support. Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remains prime minister until his successor is sworn in in the coming days. We talk to Tom Urbaniak, a professor in the political science department at Cape Breton University. 00:14:36 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025-1800-utc/8005514.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025-1800-utc/8005514.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025-1400-utc/8005122.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025-1400-utc/8005122.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---1000-utc-/8004929.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---1000-utc-/8004929.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---0600-utc-/8004863.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---0600-utc-/8004863.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine as protesters at pro-Ukraine rallies in the U.S. and Germany express their concerns about recent souring of U.S.-Ukraine relations. Negotiations between the U.S. and U.S.-designated terror group Hamas were “helpful,” and Israel sends another delegation for ceasefire talks. Hundreds killed in Syria in violence between Assad-loyalists and the country’s new leadership. Reactions to America’s on-again, off-again trade tariffs with Mexico. A unique educational initiative in Estonia, and a documentary about making art during wartime in Ukraine. https://www.voanews.com/a/marco-rubio-in-saudi-arabia-for-ukraine-talks-/8004811.html https://www.voanews.com/a/marco-rubio-in-saudi-arabia-for-ukraine-talks-/8004811.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:35:00 -0400 Steve Karesh Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine as protesters at pro-Ukraine rallies in the U.S. and Germany express their concerns about recent souring of U.S.-Ukraine relations. Negotiations between the U.S. and U.S.-designated terror group Hamas were “helpful,” and Israel sends another delegation for ceasefire talks. Hundreds killed in Syria in violence between Assad-loyalists and the country’s new leadership. Reactions to America’s on-again, off-again trade tariffs with Mexico. A unique educational initiative in Estonia, and a documentary about making art during wartime in Ukraine. 00:24:59 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---0200-utc/8004820.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-10-2025---0200-utc/8004820.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---2200-utc/8004507.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---2200-utc/8004507.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-9-2025---1800-utc/8004466.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-9-2025---1800-utc/8004466.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:59:58 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---1400-utc/8004464.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---1400-utc/8004464.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:58:26 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---1000-utc/8004129.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---1000-utc/8004129.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---0600-utc-/8004102.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-09-2025---0600-utc-/8004102.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-9-2025---0200-utc/8004057.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-9-2025---0200-utc/8004057.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500 VOA 00:05:00 https://www.voanews.com/a/march-8-2025---2200-utc/8003768.html https://www.voanews.com/a/march-8-2025---2200-utc/8003768.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:00:52 -0500 VOA 00:05:00