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Ukraine
Which Countries Are ‘Indispensable’ to Ukraine’s Security? US Asks EU Allies 6 Questions
Read the six questions that US officials sent European partners last week asking what Europe might need from the US to oversee a security deal between Ukraine and Russia that would end the war.
Feb. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Don’t Want Yalta 2’ – US, Ukraine Diplomats Lay Grounds for Peace Talks
Sybiha warns of dangers of negotiations without Ukraine present as US Secretary of State talks mineral rights. “All the natural resources they have,” Rubio says.
Feb. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Top Officials From Ukraine, US, Russia to Meet Friday for Peace Talks at Munich Security Conference
Officials from the three countries will meet face-to-face at the Munich Security Conference to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine days after Zelensky said ‘real peace’ is possible.
Feb. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump’s Secret Peace Deal with Putin? Ex-Trump Insider Reveals All
James Gilmore, who served as the US Ambassador to the OSCE during Donald Trump’s first term, offers his candid perspective on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the broader implications of its aggression.
Feb. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Says ‘Great’ Calls with Putin, Zelensky; Russia Lauds Developments
Trump and spokesmen from the Kremlin said the calls were ‘normal’ diplomacy and there is a ‘good possibility’ of a peace deal imminently.
Feb. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: God Bless ‘America,’ but God Help Ukraine and Europe Fend for Themselves!
The latest statements from US President Trump and his top officials concerning Ukraine and Europe suggest we are witnessing a worrying ‘game-changer’ moment. What’s next?
Feb. 13, 2025
Putin
‘Petty Hooliganism’ – US Awaits the Name of Next Prisoner to Be Released From Russian Captivity
After an American teacher is freed by Moscow, several US prisoners remain in custody, including a musician, a ballerina and several ex-soldiers. Who is next to come home?
Feb. 13, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Says ‘Real Peace’ Possible – First Time Trump Speaks to Putin on Ending Russia’s War Against Ukraine
White House officials said the 90-minute first direct talk between Trump and Putin on Ukraine was “highly productive” – the two agreed to “immediately” start negotiations on Russia’s 11-year-old war.
Feb. 12, 2025
US
US Exchanges Cyber Criminal for Schoolteacher in ‘Good Faith’ Deal with Russia
Alexander Vinnik returns to Russia after a back-channel prisoner exchange for American Marc Fogel kicked off on Tuesday. US officials said the deal is a goodwill gesture for ending the war in Ukraine.
Feb. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Meets With Zelensky in Kyiv to Kick Off Rare Earth Peace Deal
Scott Bessent is the first cabinet-level Trump official to visit Ukraine, underscoring the administration’s priority of securing economic gains for the US in any upcoming peace plan with Russia.
Feb. 12, 2025
Russia
After Marc Fogel’s Release, Who’s Next?
President Donald Trump hinted that another US citizen, presumably held in captivity by Russia, would be freed on Wednesday, after the release of Fogel.
Feb. 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Sees Russia Prisoner Release as ‘Start of a Relationship’ to End Ukraine War
Trump hinted that another US national imprisoned by Russia would be freed on Wednesday as he met with the freed US teacher at the White House.
Feb. 12, 2025
Ukraine
Elon Musk Amplifies False Claim That 90% of Ukrainian Media Is US-Controlled
A distorted claim suggesting that the US controls Ukrainian media went viral after Elon Musk reposted it, despite the original source being misinterpreted and later corrected.
Feb. 12, 2025
US
Did Trump Send an Intermediary to Moscow to Do More Than Simply Expedite a Prisoner Release?
American school teacher Marc Fogel was released in a “prisoner exchange” between the US and Russia – but what will Russia get in return? Trump official says it’s a step towards ending war in Ukraine.
Feb. 11, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Prepared to Offer Territory Swap With Russia: Zelensky
Zelensky told the Guardian he would offer Russian President Vladimir Putin territory that Ukraine seized in Russia’s Kursk region six months ago.
Feb. 11, 2025
Ukraine
FACT-CHECK: Is Ukraine Selling US Weapons to Mexican Cartels, as Tucker Carlson Claimed?
The US talk host said he knew “for a fact” that Ukraine illegally sold US weapons – a statement that contradicts what Keith Kellogg, Washington’s Ukraine and Russian envoy, recently said.
Feb. 11, 2025
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