Russia hailed the summit as “very positive,” while U.S. and European leaders urged Trump to push harder for a ceasefire.
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Word of the Week: Crimea’s tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name
At the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, having been at various times in its long history either coveted, conquered or controlled by various powers.
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Ukraine sanctions 3 Chinese companies as tensions between Kyiv and Beijing rise
The sanctions mean the companies will not be able to do business with Ukraine and any assets they have in the country will be frozen.
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5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening
As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm.
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Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war
After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump’s plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.
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Trump wants a quick end to the Ukraine war. That’s a tall order
The war has reached a critical point. A real peace seems unlikely, but a ceasefire is possible, most experts agree. The question is whether it can be achieved without placing Ukraine in further peril.
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U.S. says North Korea has sent troops to Russia for training
The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops.
