5 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

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30 h. ago Trump, eager to reach Ukraine ceasefire ‘fast’, says talks in Russia ‘going OK’

US leader hopeful of ‘good position’ as his special envoy visits Moscow for ‘serious’ discussions with Kremlin, including Vladimir Putin.

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31 h. ago Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos

It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.

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9 d. ago US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding pressure for Russia peace deal

US move could hurt Ukraine defence against Russian strikes, but CIA director believes suspension will ‘go away’.

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1 week ago Zelensky says Ukraine ready to sign US minerals deal after clash with Trump

Ukrainian leader said there had been contact between Kyiv and Washington since Friday’s Oval Office bust-up, although not at his level.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump's Ukraine Mineral Deal Could Blunt One of Beijing's Strongest Weapons in US

Donald Trump's Ukraine Mineral Deal Could Blunt One of Beijing's Strongest Weapons in US-China Trade War  CCN.com

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2 w. ago Could Ukraine Minerals Deal Help US Escape China's Chokehold?

Could Ukraine Minerals Deal Help US Escape China's Chokehold?  Newsweek

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2 w. ago Trump can’t break Russia’s alliance with China – but he can shake it

With Washington and Moscow advancing talks for peace in Ukraine, a successful deal would draw them closer, which could prove disadvantageous for Beijing.

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2 w. ago Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US, senior official says

The agreement, which could be signed as early as Friday, mentions ‘security’, but does not explicitly set out the role of the US.

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2 w. ago Ukraine agrees to terms of minerals deal with US, seeking Trump’s support

An agreement could be signed as early as Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expected in Washington.

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2 w. ago Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills a ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?

Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills a ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?  This Week In Asia

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2 w. ago Macron and Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences

Hosting Macron at White House, Trump also said he expected Ukraine’s Zelensky to visit soon to sign deal giving US access to Kyiv’s minerals.

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2 w. ago US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week: special envoy Steve Witkoff

Ukraine’s President Zelensky had previously rejected US demands for US$500 billion in mineral wealth to repay US for wartime aid.

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3 w. ago European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without peace deal, official says

Group said it was ready to provide security guarantees depending on level of US support, an official summarising Monday’s Paris meeting said.

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3 w. ago Europe talks up more defence spending, but split over peacekeeping forces in Ukraine

European leaders at an emergency meeting in Paris were divided on how to respond to Donald Trump’s dramatic policy shift on Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Why Beijing could succeed where Trump’s Ukraine deal falls short

Why Beijing could succeed where Trump’s Ukraine deal falls short  Dimsum Daily

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3 w. ago China could play ‘substantial’ peace role in Ukraine as US seeks a quick deal

Beijing has already backed a place for Kyiv and Europe more generally at the negotiating table ahead of US-Russia talks.

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