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Putin
Assad’s fall, Russia’s humiliation, and the rise of a nominally Islamist power in Syria may have opened a Pandora’s box. The coming months could bring any number of unexpected scenarios.
6h ago
Zelensky
Trump says he won’t ‘abandon’ Ukraine, but it’s unclear how his ‘peace through strength’ plan could end the war – and potentially compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty in the process.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Kremlin decries Washington’s frozen-asset-backed $20B loan to Ukraine as “banal theft”; Zelensky angered about Orban’s unsanctioned “peace talks” with Putin; US warns of another “Oreshnik” strike.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president pushed back against claims that he had spoken with Orban about ending the conflict after the Hungarian PM claimed Zelensky had rejected a deal.
Dec. 11
War in Ukraine
Putin signals to Hungary’s Orban that he’s in no mood to seek a peace settlement, branding Ukraine’s position as ’destructive.’
Dec. 11
Putin
At a $5K-per-plate dinner at Trump’s Florida resort organized by disgraced Gen. Mike Flynn, the Republican party mouthpiece and recent Kremlin guest is lauded alongside a conservative pop star.
Dec. 11
War in Ukraine
As the prospect of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine grows, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service says that the tasks set by President Vladimir Putin are close to fulfillment.
Dec. 10
War in Ukraine
Trump, in an interview aired Sunday but recorded before the Saturday meeting with Zelensky, said his incoming administration would reduce aid to Ukraine.
Dec. 9
Ukraine
How long will it take the thug lording over the Kremlin and cowing the West to feels encouraged and empowered enough by his victory to return for more?
Dec. 8
Ukraine
Trump is reportedly considering three approaches to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, none involve NATO membership—a contentious issue.
Dec. 7
War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession was triggered by the Ukrainian people’s first revolt against their autocratic leaders in downtown Kyiv in 2004.
Dec. 7
Putin
In a bid to further intimidate Western supporters of Ukraine, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has publicly requested that Putin deploy the Oreshnik missile system on Belarusian soil.
Dec. 7
War in Ukraine
Zelensky condemns deadly Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, emphasizing Putin’s refusal for peace and warning that only force can end the war and secure Ukraine’s future.
Dec. 7
Putin
Russian casualties hit a record average of 1,523 a day in November, with a high of over 2,000 losses on Nov. 28 alone, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
Dec. 6
Putin
In an exclusive interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov showered the Trump stalwart with a deft and diplomatic distortion of factual reality.
Dec. 6
Zelensky
A thick fog hangs over Kyiv and much of the country making driving treacherous – a similar thick fog is enveloping Ukraine’s immediate military and political prospects.
Dec. 6