8 h. ago US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war

CNN  —  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s international envoy, are set to meet Ukrainian officials in Paris at a summit Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s unrelenting invasion. If Trump’s pledge to end the war in a day was far-fetched, the hope to secure a full … The post US and Ukraine to hold highest level talks in weeks with no end in sight to Russia’s war appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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60 h. ago Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan

CNN  —  “I was told they made a mistake.” This is the way US President Donald Trump characterized Russia’s “horrific” double-tap missile strike on central Sumy, Ukraine, on Saturday, which allegedly used cluster munitions to maximize casualties. The Iskander missiles reportedly utilized are accurate, and the use of two of them could suggest a degree … The post Trump calls Sumy missile strike a ‘mistake.’ But Russia’s war seems to be raging on exactly to Putin’s plan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war?

London and Kyiv CNN  —  Offensive operations by Russia’s army have increased across the front line, according to social media posts by Ukrainian officers, an analysis of information from the General Staff in Kyiv and soldiers speaking to CNN. It is not yet clear if this is the start of a major spring offensive by … The post Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Why the war on government efficiency is anything but efficient

Editor’s Note: Join Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, April 6 at 8pmET/PT as he examines the long history of the conservative movement’s struggle to roll back government in “The War on Government: A Fareed Zakaria Special”. CNN  —  When Donald Trump announced that he was creating the Department of Government Efficiency, I welcomed the initiative. Streamlining … The post Why the war on government efficiency is anything but efficient appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago ‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber

London and Paris CNN  — It was a televised ambush that many in Europe hope will stop a war. Donald Trump’s dressing-down of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House was a lightning strike to the transatlantic alliance, dispelling lingering illusions in Europe about whether their American cousin will stand with them to counter … The post ‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Russia may be ‘dragging feet’ on achieving peace in Ukraine, Trump says

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump said he believes Russia wants to end its war with Ukraine, but suggested Moscow could be “dragging their feet” after the Kremlin disputed accounts of agreements made with the US. “I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they’re dragging their feet. … The post Russia may be ‘dragging feet’ on achieving peace in Ukraine, Trump says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe

Central Germany CNN  —  “Do you think you can trust Putin?” German Brig. Gen. Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry smile. It’s a rhetorical question to which most of Europe would give the same answer – no. As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that … The post Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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3 w. ago Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks

CNN  —  The southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa was engulfed in flames late Thursday after being struck by a large-scale Russian drone attack, hours after US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending the war and as peace talks are set to resume on Monday. Trump – who recently held separate phone calls with … The post Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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last month Renewed Gaza strikes put focus on Trump’s failure to end the war, former Israeli negotiator says

A former Israeli hostage negotiator who once acted as a channel to Hamas said Israel’s renewed strikes on Gaza show US President Donald Trump’s failure to live up to his promise to end the war there. Trump is “doing the opposite,” Gershon Baskin said. “The renewal of the war is a failure of Trump to … The post Renewed Gaza strikes put focus on Trump’s failure to end the war, former Israeli negotiator says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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