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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrives for a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France.
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EU leaders are more concerned about U.S. influence than the threat from Russia

The recent uproar regarding the transatlantic divide showcased at the Munich Security Conference is expected to resonate for an extended period. We can anticipate further remarks from Western European politicians, opinion pieces in British media advocating for Europe to assert itself against Washington, and calls for greater strategic independence. However, despite the noise and commotion, it is unlikely that any significant changes will occur in … Continue reading EU leaders are more concerned about U.S. influence than the threat from Russia

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 19, 2025, amid the Russian attack on Ukraine.
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Zelenskiy urges greater transparency after Trump’s claims that Ukraine started the conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine bore responsibility for Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, asserting that the former U.S. president was ensnared in a web of Russian disinformation. Speaking prior to discussions with Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Zelenskiy expressed a desire for Trump’s team to possess a more accurate understanding of the situation in Ukraine, particularly after Trump … Continue reading Zelenskiy urges greater transparency after Trump’s claims that Ukraine started the conflict

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U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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India appears overly enthusiastic about aligning itself with Trump’s America

Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to the White House on February 13 underscores India’s eagerness to strengthen ties with the United States, a move that has been cautiously avoided for 75 years since gaining independence from British rule. This shift reflects India’s ambition to secure a prominent position on the global stage, a vision actively promoted by the Hindu nationalist government, which many of the … Continue reading India appears overly enthusiastic about aligning itself with Trump’s America

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump via a phone line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv.
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Ukraine peace negotiations represent a pivotal moment for Europe

Since the conclusion of World War Two, Europe has relied on the United States as a protective ally against Russia. However, the current geopolitical landscape presents challenges with strong leaders in both Washington and Moscow—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Europe’s ability to navigate this dual pressure will hinge on its financial resources, resolve, and political cohesion. The pivotal question for select … Continue reading Ukraine peace negotiations represent a pivotal moment for Europe

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United States Vice President JD Vance, second right, and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, third right, meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, third left, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich.
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US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

Ukrainian officials were advised against signing an agreement with the United States regarding rare earth minerals, as the document primarily served US interests without providing specific security guarantees, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. This information was shared by one current and one former senior official familiar with the discussions. The proposal suggested that the US could utilize Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a form of … Continue reading US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

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Smoke rises after an explosion in northern Gaza, before a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas goes into effect, as seen from Israel.
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Gaza ethnic cleansing plan predates Trump, being part of U.S. policy since 2007

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s objective from the outset of his “revenge” campaign against Gaza, initiated 16 months ago, appears to be either ethnic cleansing or genocide. For the subsequent 15 months, former US President Joe Biden acted as an accomplice in this genocide, while current US President Donald Trump is now seen as an ally in the ethnic cleansing efforts. Biden supplied the 2,000-pound … Continue reading Gaza ethnic cleansing plan predates Trump, being part of U.S. policy since 2007

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Ukraine and American flags are seen inside the conference room at Ramstein airbase in Germany.
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Ukraine and the U.S. ended discussions in Munich without agreeing on a critical minerals partnership

Discussions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. Vice President JD Vance concluded in Munich on Friday without the announcement of a crucial minerals agreement, which is vital for Kyiv’s efforts to gain support from President Donald Trump. Kyiv returned to the U.S. with a revised draft of the agreement that could potentially unlock its extensive reserves of essential minerals for U.S. investment, following concerns … Continue reading Ukraine and the U.S. ended discussions in Munich without agreeing on a critical minerals partnership

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, on the day of Tulsi Gabbard's swearing in ceremony as Director of National Intelligence, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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Trump expresses support for Ukraine; however, his initial concessions to Russia raise concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to bring a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. However, as negotiations are set to commence, the author of “The Art of the Deal” may have inadvertently complicated his position by diminishing his negotiating power. On January 20, Trump, who assumed the presidency, engaged in separate discussions regarding the war with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President … Continue reading Trump expresses support for Ukraine; however, his initial concessions to Russia raise concerns

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President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump claims both Putin and Zelenskiy are pursuing peace as phone talks begin to address the Ukraine conflict

Donald Trump reported that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conveyed their interest in achieving peace during separate phone conversations with him on Wednesday. Following these discussions, Trump instructed senior U.S. officials to initiate negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. These talks occurred after Trump’s defense secretary indicated that Ukraine might need to abandon its longstanding aspirations of joining … Continue reading Trump claims both Putin and Zelenskiy are pursuing peace as phone talks begin to address the Ukraine conflict

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks at the White House, in Washington.
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A senior Trump official is in Kyiv to negotiate a minerals and energy agreement

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traveled to Kyiv on Wednesday to negotiate a crucial minerals agreement as Ukraine seeks to secure support from U.S. President Donald Trump during a critical phase of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Bessent, marking the first visit to Ukraine by a cabinet-level official from Trump’s administration, is expected to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who has expressed willingness to engage … Continue reading A senior Trump official is in Kyiv to negotiate a minerals and energy agreement

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