27 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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3 d. 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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5 d. ago Russian strikes on northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy kill 32, in deadliest attack this year

CNN  —  Russian missiles hit the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy in the deadliest attack this year, killing at least 32 people, including two children, as residents gathered for Sunday church services, local authorities said. At least 84 people, including ten children, have also been wounded in the strikes on the city’s center, according to … The post Russian strikes on northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy kill 32, in deadliest attack this year appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 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 ‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs

New York CNN  —  Elon Musk took another jab at President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro Tuesday, calling him a “moron” on social media as the Tesla CEO further splits from the White House’s tariffs plan. Musk’s remarks were in response to a CNBC interview with Navarro on that aired Monday, during which … The post ‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Egypt, France, Jordan hold conference call with Trump to tackle Gaza ceasefire

Egypt, France, Jordan hold conference call with Trump to tackle Gaza ceasefire  Egyptian Gazette

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1 week ago Leaders of Egypt, France, Jordan hold phone call with Trump over Gaza

Leaders of Egypt, France, Jordan hold phone call with Trump over Gaza  TradingView

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1 week ago In Cairo, Macron organized call to Trump with Egypt, Jordan leaders: France

In Cairo, Macron organized call to Trump with Egypt, Jordan leaders: France  The Times of Israel

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2 w. ago Trump Discusses Gaza, Yemen Strikes in Call With Egypt’s Sisi

Trump Discusses Gaza, Yemen Strikes in Call With Egypt’s Sisi  News Central TV

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2 w. ago Sisi, Trump discuss “possible solutions” for Gaza, Middle East stability

The Egyptian presidency announced that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on Tuesday, during which they discussed developments in the Middle East. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, the spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency, stated that Trump congratulated Sisi on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and that they discussed ways … The post Sisi, Trump discuss “possible solutions” for Gaza, Middle East stability appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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2 w. ago Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call  Reuters

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2 w. ago Trump discusses Houthis and Gaza in call with Egypt's president El

Trump discusses Houthis and Gaza in call with Egypt's president El-Sisi  India Today

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2 w. ago Trump says he held call with Egypt’s Sissi on Houthis, future of Gaza

Trump says he held call with Egypt’s Sissi on Houthis, future of Gaza  The Times of Israel

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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 Calling Madame Afaf! How Egypt Can Outflank Trump With Passive

Calling Madame Afaf! How Egypt Can Outflank Trump With Passive-Aggressive Diplomacy  Worldcrunch

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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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4 w. ago 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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last month Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump

CNN  —  Ukraine and Russia exchanged aerial attacks overnight, just hours after the Kremlin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets, but stopped short of signing off on a broader ceasefire. Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 drones, two ballistic missiles, and four anti-aircraft missiles, Ukraine’s Air Force said Wednesday morning. The attacks targeted … The post Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks overnight, hours after Trump-Putin call appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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