38 h. ago US hopeful for Ukraine truce ‘in weeks’ as Trump and Putin prepare for talks

US president may speak to Russia leader on Ukraine this week, US special envoy says.

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38 h. ago Trump to discuss ending Ukraine war with Putin, including ‘dividing up assets’

US president says he will talk to Russia’s leader on Tuesday as he pushes for an end to the Ukraine war.

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7 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet prince ahead of summit with US

If Ukraine and the US reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.

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7 d. ago Zelensky in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks

Tuesday’s crunch Ukraine-US talks will be the first between the two sides since White House blow-up.

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8 d. ago Purge of USAID complete, with 83% of programmes gone, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says

This move, following Trump’s executive order, has sparked controversy, with critics calling it illegal and harmful to US interests.

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8 d. ago Trump’s purge of USAID complete, with 83% of programmes gone, Secretary of State Rubio says

This move, following US President Trump’s executive order, has sparked controversy, with critics calling it illegal and harmful to US interests.

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8 d. ago US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance at crunch talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Ukrainian officials to meet for the first time since Zelensky’s disastrous White House visit last month.

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1 week ago ‘Shameful’: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky, want Beijing to do more

Ukrainians voice shock and sadness over the lack of respect shown to the leader of a nation at war, suggest ways China could help.

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1 week ago Shameful, painful: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky

Shameful, painful: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago After Trump clash, Zelensky’s approval rating in Ukraine rises to 67%

The poll showed Ukrainians were rallying behind their president, at a time when Kyiv’s relationship with its biggest military backer is in crisis.

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1 week ago Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Ukraine

EU leaders also gave the green light to a US$860 billion plan to ‘re-arm Europe’ against the perceived threat from Russia.

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1 week ago China's envoy calls Trump's treatment of Europe 'appalling.'

China's envoy calls Trump's treatment of Europe 'appalling.'  Kyiv Independent

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1 week ago US House revives bipartisan bill to tackle ‘trade crimes’ committed by Chinese companies

Legislation that would set up an investigative task force at Justice Department called a crucial companion to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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1 week ago Trump calls for end to bipartisan US$52 billion Chips and Science Act

Taiwan’s TSMC is among 20 companies that reached binding agreements for Chips Act support before Joe Biden left office.

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1 week ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump clash ‘regrettable’: ‘it’s time to make things right’

The leader’s remarks come hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid to Ukraine.

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1 week ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump clash regrettable: ‘time to make things right’

Ukrainian leader’s remarks came hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid.

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1 week ago Why Trump’s war of words with Ukraine’s Zelensky has set off a storm in Taiwan

Dramatic Oval Office showdown prompts worries over whether US might similarly abandon Taiwan in case of a cross-strait crisis.

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2 w. ago Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelensky

Aid being paused until Trump determines Ukraine is ‘contributing to a solution’ to war, US official says.

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2 w. ago Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash

US president turns up pressure on Ukraine’s leader to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia.

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2 w. ago Trump slams Zelensky for saying end of Russia’s war in Ukraine is still ‘very far away’

‘This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelensky, and America will not put up with it for much longer!’ Trump said.

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