Diplomacy
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Trump confirms Marco Rubio will go to Turkey to oversee peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
The meeting will occur while Trump is on his first major overseas trip of the term, which is in the Middle East.
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China in distress: Protests, economic signals reveal pressure from U.S. tariffs
In the "socialist market economy" of China, some cracks are visible that show a country unprepared to stand up to Trump tariffs long-term. China has been increasingly opaque in markets and manufacturing information.
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Ukrainian parliament ratifies minerals deal with U.S.
Following debate over the deal, 338 out of 400 parliament members voted to establish the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund.
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US agrees to lift pause on intelligence sharing and military assistance with Ukraine
The news comes after the U.S. paused all aid for Ukraine, including weapons that are on their way and in Poland, last week.
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Trump’s effort to peel Russia away from China meets resistance as Putin escalates war
Trump’s overtures to Moscow were met by increasing attacks in Ukraine, leading to sanctions threats from the president.
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Trump administration hostage envoy says Hamas offered 5 to 10-year truce with Israel
"Hamas would lay down all … weapons, and the U.S. would help ensure that there’s no tunnels, and that Hamas is not involved in politics going forward,” Boehler said.
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State Department looks to close consulates, trim global workforce: Reports
It is not clear how many embassies and consulates the department is looking to close, but one memo proposes closing a dozen consulates, primarily in Western Europe.
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Zelensky aide says Ukraine and US to resume peace talks in 'near future'
Yermak posted on social media that he and national security adviser Mike Waltz “discussed the next steps towards a just and lasting peace.”
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Europeans are fueling Russia’s war effort through gas purchases while militaries wither
Europe’s tough talk on defending Ukraine contrasts with Russian oil purchases and faltering military forces.
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Taiwanese chipmaker commits another $100 billion investment to U.S.
The Taiwanese chipmaker’s investment fuels U.S. facilities to domestically manufacture microchips, bringing additional jobs to the U.S. labor force.
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European leaders reiterated support, Ukrainians reacted with dread after Trump, Zelensky meeting
"You are never alone, dear President Zelensky," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after the White House meeting.
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Russia to appoint new US ambassador amid Ukraine peace talks, signaling decrease in tensions
Russia's foreign ministry announced that it would appoint Alexander Darchiyev, a career diplomat who currently leads the ministry's North America department, to the role in Washington.
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You Vote: After the blow-up at the WH Friday, will a deal to end the war in Ukraine be reached?
Zelensky came to Washington to sign a mineral exploitation agreement with the United States, a deal Trump has demanded as compensation for the American investment in Ukraine's defense.