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Ukraine
What’s Behind the US-Ukrainian Minerals Deal?
Zelensky is heading to Washington to sign a major resource deal with the US on rare earths—but without the security guarantees Ukraine has been pushing for. It is already drawing sharp criticism.
Feb. 28, 2025
Europe
Former NATO Сhief Blasts ‘Shameless’ Trump and Calls for a European Nuclear Deterrent
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former secretary general of NATO, says Europe must consider its own nuclear deterrent as President Donald Trump has thrown the post-World War II order into doubt.
Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Softens Tone But Starmer Leaves Without Ukraine Security Pledges
The US president said he was “open to many things” in terms of security guarantees but that he wanted to get a Russia-Ukraine deal in place first.
Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Could You Take on Russia by Yourselves?’ – Another ‘Macron Moment’ as UK Leader Corrects Trump
More awkward interactions between the US leader and European guests to the White House, as Starmer pushes back on comments from Trump and his Vice President about Ukraine and the free press.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Troops First or Deal First? Trump Plays Catch-22 With Starmer on Ukraine
Though some European countries say they are open to deploying troops, President Trump insists a deal should be in place before deciding on boots on the ground.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2025
Zelensky
‘Did I Say That?’ – Trump Dodges Question on Calling Zelensky ‘Dictator’
US President Donald Trump said he “[couldn’t] believe [he] said that” when asked by a reporter while meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Feb. 27, 2025
US
Trump Accepts King Charles’s ‘Unprecedented’ Invite to UK
The invitation made the US president the first US leader in modern times to be received for two state visits by a British Monarch.
Feb. 27, 2025
Russia
Trump to Extend Russia Sanctions for 1 Year
A White House document slated for release on Friday says sanctions on Russia “must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2025.”
Feb. 27, 2025
Trump Details Ultimatum for Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Iran Deal
Donald Trump outlined his requirements for a 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, demanding total nuclear disarmament, and the immediate unhindered opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 30, 2026
