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Sen. Graham says Trump has ‘greenlit’ sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reportedly endorsed a bipartisan sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia for its war in Ukraine, after a White House meeting with Sen. Lindsey Graham. The bill, chiefly authored by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, would authorize tariffs and secondary s

The 30-second versionWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has reportedly endorsed a bipartisan sanctions package aimed at punishing Russia for its war in Ukraine, after a White House meeting with Sen.The bill, chiefly authored by Graham and Sen.Richard Blumenthal, would authorize tariffs and secondary s
Editorial·Jan 7·2 min read
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CIA finds Ukraine did not target Putin residence as claim surfaces after Trump phone row

A CIA assessment released after a Kremlin claim about a Ukrainian drone strike and a tense phone exchange involving President Donald Trump found that Ukraine did not target President Vladimir Putin’s country residence on Lake Valdai in the Novgorod region. The strike instead appears to have targeted

The 30-second versionA CIA assessment released after a Kremlin claim about a Ukrainian drone strike and a tense phone exchange involving President Donald Trump found that Ukraine did not target President Vladimir Putin’s country residence on Lake Valdai in the Novgorod region.The strike instead appears to have targeted
Editorial·Jan 1·2 min read
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Almost half of Americans disapprove of Trump’s actions on the war in Ukraine – poll

On a wintry morning in a small American town, a voter opens a news alert about a new Economist/YouGov poll showing 49% of Americans disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The survey, conducted December 26–29, 2025 among 1,550 respondents with a margin of error of ±3

The 30-second versionOn a wintry morning in a small American town, a voter opens a news alert about a new Economist/YouGov poll showing 49% of Americans disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling Russia’s war against Ukraine.The survey, conducted December 26–29, 2025 among 1,550 respondents with a margin of error of ±3
Editorial·Jan 1·2 min read
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Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

In late December 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of deploying American troops to Ukraine. Zelenskiy, in a WhatsApp message, described a U.S. troop presence as a major security boost for Kyiv. The discussions, held across Kyiv

The 30-second versionIn late December 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S.President Donald Trump spoke about the possibility of deploying American troops to Ukraine.Zelenskiy, in a WhatsApp message, described a U.S.
Editorial·Dec 30·1 min read
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Trump ends the year with major meetings seeking to achieve peace in the Middle East and Ukraine

At year’s end, a high-stakes diplomacy sprint unfolded at Mar-a-Lago as President Donald Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelensky amid hopeful chatter of a near-end to the war in Ukraine. Talks focused on a peace framework for Ukraine, including long-term security guarantees, with Zelensky signaling progress

The 30-second versionAt year’s end, a high-stakes diplomacy sprint unfolded at Mar-a-Lago as President Donald Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelensky amid hopeful chatter of a near-end to the war in Ukraine.Talks focused on a peace framework for Ukraine, including long-term security guarantees, with Zelensky signaling progress
Editorial·Dec 29·2 min read
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Is peace in Ukraine any closer after Trump-Zelenskiy talks?

In Florida on December 28, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks aimed at a comprehensive peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The talks, held at Mar-a-Lago, brought together U.S. and Ukrainian delegations with involvement from Russia and European

The 30-second versionIn Florida on December 28, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks aimed at a comprehensive peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.The talks, held at Mar-a-Lago, brought together U.S.and Ukrainian delegations with involvement from Russia and European
Editorial·Dec 29·2 min read
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Trump cites major progress on Ukraine peace plan after Zelenskyy talks

MAR-a-Lago, FL — In a two-hour session at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Donald Trump welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on Ukraine peace negotiations. Trump said the draft peace plan was “closer than ever” to a final agreement, estimating it at about 95 percent complete. He cautioned that two thorny is

The 30-second versionMAR-a-Lago, FL — In a two-hour session at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Donald Trump welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on Ukraine peace negotiations.Trump said the draft peace plan was “closer than ever” to a final agreement, estimating it at about 95 percent complete.He cautioned that two thorny is
Editorial·Dec 28·2 min read
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Trump says he could visit Ukraine to help secure peace as Mar-a-Lago talks near breakthrough

Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida — December 28–29, 2025 — President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high-level talks aimed at advancing a negotiated end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The two leaders emerged with a cautiously hopeful read on the trajectory of the tal

The 30-second versionMar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida — December 28–29, 2025 — President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high-level talks aimed at advancing a negotiated end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The two leaders emerged with a cautiously hopeful read on the trajectory of the tal
Editorial·Dec 28·2 min read
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Trump hosts Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Ukraine peace talks during US visit

During Zelenskyy’s Florida visit in late December 2025, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a dinner in the main dining room at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The gathering, confirmed by multiple outlets, focused on a path to peace in Ukraine

The 30-second versionDuring Zelenskyy’s Florida visit in late December 2025, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a dinner in the main dining room at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.The gathering, confirmed by multiple outlets, focused on a path to peace in Ukraine
Editorial·Dec 28·2 min read
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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Could Be Very Close to Peace Deal, Despite Thorny Issues

In a sunlit afternoon at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stepped before reporters after a high-stakes round of talks. Trump projected cautious optimism, saying they could be very close to a peace agreement, with only one or two ve

The 30-second versionIn a sunlit afternoon at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stepped before reporters after a high-stakes round of talks.Trump projected cautious optimism, saying they could be very close to a peace agreement, with only one or two ve
Editorial·Dec 28·2 min read
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Trump, Starmer discuss Ukraine, Gaza on phone

A pre-Christmas phone call on December 21, 2025, saw UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discuss major foreign-policy issues. The topics included the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the appointment of a new UK ambassador to Washington. Reports indicat

The 30-second versionA pre-Christmas phone call on December 21, 2025, saw UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discuss major foreign-policy issues.The topics included the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the appointment of a new UK ambassador to Washington.
Editorial·Dec 21·1 min read
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Important counter to Trump-Putin narrative on Ukraine

In December 2025, Asia Times columnist Bill Emmott lays out a counter-narrative to the Trump-Putin storyline that Kyiv must concede to end the war. He argues that Europe’s bold financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine is shifting the balance of power away from a stagnant holding pattern and towa

The 30-second versionIn December 2025, Asia Times columnist Bill Emmott lays out a counter-narrative to the Trump-Putin storyline that Kyiv must concede to end the war.He argues that Europe’s bold financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine is shifting the balance of power away from a stagnant holding pattern and towa
Editorial·Dec 21·2 min read
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