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Donald Trump can’t end the war in Ukraine. But he could ‘freeze’ it

Trump Could Get a Ukraine Deal—But Not the One Washington Wants: U.S. President Donald Trump may be able to secure a deal ...

The US Should Recognize Ukraine as an Asset, Not a Liability | Opinion

A firmer American response in Europe would also force Beijing to think twice before testing U.S. credibility in Taiwan.

Trump backs Zelenskyy plan for direct talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin in which he proposed the leaders ...

Russia is losing in Ukraine. Xi has noticed — Trump should too

Putin had hoped that 2026 would be the year his forces — enabled by his advantage in mass and manpower — would break through ...

Ukraine Is Escaping Trump’s Permission Trap—and it’s Bad News for Putin

Perspective: Ukraine's liberating push for self-sufficiency in long-range drones and missiles is beginning to pay off.
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Ukraine Has Finally Given Up on Trump

For more than a year after Donald Trump returned to the White House, Ukraine held out hope—at least publicly—of winning him over. Trump, who revealed his affection for Russias ...

Trump announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Trump announces a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia to celebrate the Soviet WWII victory, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 each.

Zelenskyy Warns Trump of Ukraine’s Critical Air-Defense Shortage

Ukraine is running short on key US-made air-defense supplies that it needs to intercept Russia’s ballistic missiles, ...