Diplomacy
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You Vote: Do you think that with Trump's call to Putin, the war will end by sometime this summer?
He noted that "the conditions for that will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of."
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Iran says nuclear talks will fail if US refuses to allow any uranium enrichment
“Our position on enrichment is clear and we have repeatedly stated that it is a national achievement from which we will not back down,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.
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Trump, Iran clash over nuclear deal messaging
Iran's foreign minister pushed back on claims that the country has received a formal nuclear deal proposal from the United States, claiming the messaging from the U.S. president was "confusing" and "contradictory."
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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.
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You Vote: Are you confident a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia is likely in the near future?
After this week's meetings in Washington that President Trump held with European PMs Starmer and Macron, there appears to be enthusiasm for a potential ceasefire and long-term peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in the near future.