92 m. ago Former Russia detainee Paul Whelan speaks out ahead of Trump

Former Russia detainee Paul Whelan speaks out ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska meeting  NBC News

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2 h. ago Trump isn't the first U.S. president to seek to strengthen ties with Putin

President Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump has long said that his relationship with Putin will help him strike a deal.

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2 h. ago Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for Putin

The talks on Friday in Alaska pull the Russian leader out of diplomatic isolation from the West, and Ukrainian and European leaders fear it gives him an opening to sway the American president.

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2 h. ago How drones have become essential for both sides in the Russia

Presidents Trump and Putin will be landing to discuss a possible end to Russia's war in Ukraine. A war that — at the moment — is not letting up. In fact, it's seen in increase in drone warfare.

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6 h. ago The US purchased Alaska from Russia back in 1867. Centuries later, that is where Trump and Putin are holding a summit

The US purchased Alaska from Russia back in 1867. Centuries later, that is where Trump and Putin are holding a summit  ABC News

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8 h. ago Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere’ peace efforts, signals possible US

Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that he could be willing to make a nuclear deal with President Donald Trump just ahead of the two leaders' high-stakes talk in Alaska.

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9 h. ago Trump reveals his game plan for meeting with Putin in Alaska: 'It's like chess'

President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss Ukraine negotiations, with potential sanctions looming if Russia refuses to cooperate on peace talks.

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11 h. ago Senators Press Howard Lutnick’s Former Investment Firm Over Tariff Conflict of Interest Concerns

Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.

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11 h. ago Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram calls in push to control internet

Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram calls in push to control internet  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Trump’s Alaska summit with Russia is shaping up to be the most important of his second presidency

Trump’s Alaska summit with Russia is shaping up to be the most important of his second presidency  The Conversation

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12 h. ago Trump should insist on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

Trump should insist on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia  Atlantic Council

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12 h. ago The US and Europe are still doing billions of dollars’ worth of business with Russia despite years of war

The US and Europe are still doing billions of dollars’ worth of business with Russia despite years of war  CNN

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13 h. ago Putin suggests US and Russia could strike nuclear arms deal as he praises Trump’s peace efforts

Putin suggests US and Russia could strike nuclear arms deal as he praises Trump’s peace efforts  CNN

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13 h. ago Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control

Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control  Reuters

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13 h. ago What are the prospects for Ukraine as Trump and Putin plan to meet in Alaska?

NPR speaks with Alexander Vindman, former director for European affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, for his perspective on the meeting between President Trump and Russia's Putin on Ukraine.

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13 h. ago Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of summit. And, Trump to host Kennedy Center gala

Fighting in Ukraine escalates ahead of tomorrow's summit between Trump and Putin. And, Trump was heavily involved in the selection process for this year's Kennedy Center Honors, a presidential first.

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14 h. ago Zelenskyy’s top aide Andriy Yermak faces criticism and some praise as war with Russia drags on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, is considered the second most powerful man in Ukraine. He's also a controversial figure who has drawn bipartisan fire in Washington and back home.

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14 h. ago Russia Steps Up Its Battlefield Attacks, and America’s Drinking Drops to Record Low

Plus, a C.I.A. secret up for auction.

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15 h. ago Trump could end the Ukraine war, but a larger threat still looms

The China-Russia alliance has grown since 2019 with joint military exercises, weapons technology sharing and coordinated strategy that could potentially create a two-front crisis risk for America.

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15 h. ago President Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska

President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

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