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US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
World
March 24, 2025
US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
CNN — A United States delegation led by real estate tycoon-turned-diplomat Steve Witkoff has begun a high-stakes meeting with Kremlin…
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
World
March 23, 2025
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
Central Germany CNN — “Do you think you can trust Putin?” German Brig. Gen. Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry…
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
World
March 23, 2025
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
CNN — The southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa was engulfed in flames late Thursday after being struck by a…
US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
World
March 23, 2025
US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
CNN — The biggest obstacle to resolving Russia’s war in Ukraine is the status of Crimea and the four mainland…
For Vladimir Putin, Russia’s position in the world is personal. Here’s what he really wants
World
March 22, 2025
For Vladimir Putin, Russia’s position in the world is personal. Here’s what he really wants
CNN — US President Donald Trump said he thinks Vladimir Putin wants peace. Ukraine and its European allies don’t believe…
How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
World
March 20, 2025
How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
CNN — President Donald Trump’s calls with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week represent the most intense…
Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
World
March 20, 2025
Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
CNN — A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.”…
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
World
March 19, 2025
French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
CNN — A French politician has called on the US to give the Statue of Liberty back after suggesting that…
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call
World
March 19, 2025
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call
CNN — Ukraine and Russia exchanged aerial attacks overnight, just hours after the Kremlin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on…
In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks
Middle East
March 19, 2025
In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks
CNN — President Donald Trump is finding out that campaign trail bravura over peace deals can’t yield quick wins as…