Diplomacy
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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.
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Trump administration could produce a potent tool against the CCP that Biden’s team delayed
A report on the wealth and corrupt activities of senior Chinese Communist Party officials could generate leverage over Beijing.
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You Vote: Do you agree with President Trump's approach to trying to end the war in Ukraine?
There is much to still be worked out, but Trump appears determined to make it happen.
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As political, diplomatic losses pile up, Macron appears isolated, as his once-shining star flickers
The French president's most recent attempt to reassert himself, by calling a summit on how EU could end Russia-Ukraine war, apparently only ended is disagreement.
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Vance says Trump wants productive Ukraine, Russia negotiation but 'military tools' an 'option'
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday in Munich to discuss the ongoing war.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane diverted back to DC over mechanical issue
The secretary was on his way to the Munich Security Conference in Germany when the issue arose. He has since returned to Washington D.C. but is expected to continue his trip on a different plane.
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Trump signs executive order signifying 'one voice' in American foreign policy
The executive order follows and expands on the "America First" directive that Trump signed on Inauguration Day, which claimed the "foreign policy of the United States shall champion core American interests."
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US to release cybercrime kingpin Vinnik to Russia as part of deal that returned Fogel to US
Fogel returned to U.S. soil on Tuesday after roughly three years in confinement in Russia.