Trump says US had productive discussions with Putin, war in Ukraine could end

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President Donald Trump was trying to force Ukraine to bargain for a ceasefire with Russia when he temporarily suspended the embattled country's access to commercial satellite imagery — and American intelligence data — crucial to its defense.

Trump's Strategic Twist in the Ukraine War: A Path to Resolution or New Challenges for Stakeholders?

Backdrop: A Shifting Strategic Landscape As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, a major shift has emerged: President Donald Trump’s push for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s diplomatic efforts focus on pressuring Ukraine into a potential mineral deal and encouraging a peace agreement, while also applying economic pressure on Russia—a strategy […] The post Trump’s Strategic Twist in the Ukraine War: A …

Trump optimistic about Ukraine ceasefire even as Putin balks - West Hawaii Today

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said it was optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict even as President Vladimir Putin appeared to reject U.S. calls for immediate halt to the violence.

Forget the Gold Card—We Need a ‘Red Card’ for Afghan Partners

Foreign Affairs Forget the Gold Card—We Need a ‘Red Card’ for Afghan Partners  President Trump can right one of Biden’s gravest wrongs. The second term of President Donald Trump is already iconic. A would-be assassin shot him, the government tried to put him in prison, and he still came out on top. Better yet, along the way he never lost touch with his loyal backers, whose affection for him has only grown, and he even picked up some new support…

Ukraine’s Future Depends on Donald Trump—Not Putin

Now that the United States and Ukraine have agreed on a ceasefire, the ball is in “Russia’s court,” according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Not quite, Mr. Rubio. The ball remains in America’s court, where it has been for some time. Ukraine has already expressed a willingness to make territorial concessions in exchange […] The post Ukraine’s Future Depends on Donald Trump—Not Putin appeared first on 19FortyFive.

President Trump Warns Kyiv as Zelensky Adds Roadblocks to Peace

President Trump repeated his call for Russia to spare the Ukrainian soldiers. He said Ukraine shouldn’t pick on someone bigger than they are. As Putin claims he wants to agree to the peace deal, Ukrainian president Zelensky has created new roadblocks. Don’t Pick on Anyone Bigger Kyiv, hoping to gain leverage for future peace talks, […] The post President Trump Warns Kyiv as Zelensky Adds Roadblocks to Peace appeared first on www.independentsenti…