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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…
Trump set to speak to Putin as White House looks to close ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine
World
March 18, 2025
Trump set to speak to Putin as White House looks to close ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine
CNN — The high-stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expected on Tuesday comes as the…
Egypt underlines need to settle int’l political crises peacefully
Egypt
March 17, 2025
Egypt underlines need to settle int’l political crises peacefully
CAIRO, March 15 (MENA) – Egypt has voiced support for all initiatives and efforts aiming to end the Russia-Ukraine crisis.…