8 h. ago Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of a proposal to help end to the war with Ukraine, according to an official familiar with the framework. The proposal would also put a ceasefire in place along the front lines of the war, the source said. The framework was shared … The post Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea in framework to end Ukraine war, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Egypt revokes nationality of young man over participation in Russia

Egypt revokes nationality of young man over participation in Russia-Ukraine war - Foreign Affairs - Egypt  Ahram Online

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9 d. ago Chinese professor Jing Zhao discusses repercussions of China

A professor of the Middle East Studies Institute at the Shanghai International Studies University, Jing Zhao, stated that on April 2, the Trump administration announced it would impose “reciprocal tariffs” on all trading partners, with a 34 percent rate applied to China. On April 8, it further imposed an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese … The post Chinese professor Jing Zhao discusses repercussions of China-US trade war in exclusive interview 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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2 w. ago Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization

CNN  —  The Trump administration has terminated a majority of its funding for a key Syrian civil and humanitarian organization, the White Helmets, according to internal documents and the organization. The funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for the White Helmets’ firefighting, search and rescue, and community resilience work was terminated as … The post Trump admin has terminated majority of its funding for key Syrian humanitarian organization 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 Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal

A report published by The Atlantic magazine has revealed that senior members of US President Donald Trump’s administration accidentally shared sensitive military operational plans, potentially classified as “top secret,” via a non-government encrypted messaging app. According to the report, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz conducted a group conversation via Signal with Vice President J.D. Vance, … The post Scandal rocks Washington after military plans accidentally leaked via Signal 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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last month Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal

CNN  —  A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.” This is the painfully predictable lesson the Trump administration’s first real foray into wartime diplomacy with the Kremlin has dealt. They’ve been hopelessly bluffed. They asked for a 30-day, frontline-wide ceasefire, without conditions. On Tuesday, … The post Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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