Tag: US Diplomacy
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Ukraine War Briefing: US Says Constructive Talks with Russia as Zelensky Pushes for Results
Overview: A new push for dialogue amid ongoing conflict The US has signaled a renewed willingness to broker peace talks with Russia as the war in Ukraine intensifies and international pressure for a durable settlement grows. In Florida over the weekend, a US envoy reported that discussions with a Russian counterpart were constructive, marking a…
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US says constructive talks with Russia in Florida as Zelensky demands real progress in Ukraine war
Diplomatic push accelerates as US and Russia meet in Florida The United States described recent discussions with Russia as constructive as Washington intensifies efforts to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. The talks, led by a U.S. envoy who met a Russian counterpart in Florida, come at a critical moment as Kyiv presses…
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Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes as peace talks resume with US
Ukraine condemns brutal strikes as peace talks resume Ukraine has condemned a new wave of Russian strikes that killed at least one person and wounded several others, warning that such attacks jeopardize efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire. The overnight assault came as Kyiv prepared to engage in renewed discussions with American diplomats aimed at…
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Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes as peace talks resume with the US
Ukraine condemns brutal Russian strikes ahead of peace talks Ukraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes that authorities say killed one person and wounded dozens, as discussions with the United States aimed at ending the war enter a pivotal phase. Kyiv described the assaults as “brutal” and warned that civilian areas remain under…
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Trump’s Arctic Rhetoric: From Greenland to the Entire Arctic and What It Means
Trump’s Greenland Symbology Meets a Broader Arctic Claim In recent days, former President Donald Trump has stepped back from a narrowly focused infatuation with Greenland and signaled a broader interest in the Arctic region at large. The shift from “Greenland belongs to the United States” to conversations about the entire Arctic marks a transition in…
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Steve Witkoff: Phase II of Gaza Peace Plan Begins
Overview: Phase II Unfolds in Gaza Diplomacy According to sources familiar with the matter, US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the launch of Phase II of the Gaza Peace Plan on a recent Wednesday. The claim, reported by The Jerusalem Post in advance of the formal public disclosure, frames Phase II as a deliberate step…
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Trump’s Envoy to India Offers Hope Amid a Strained Relationship
Diplomatic Opening: A New Chapter for US-India Ties As Sergio Gor, a trusted ally of former President Donald Trump, stepped into his role as the United States ambassador to India, he carried more than ceremonial duties. He carried a signal that the United States intends to treat its relationship with India as a strategic partnership…
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Trump’s Territorial Ambition: New Imperialism or a Case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?
Introduction: A bold claim, a controversial move The early 2026 chapter in American foreign policy reads like a page from a high-stakes thriller. After a sudden confrontation with Venezuela and the controversial seizure of its president, the question isn’t just about who won or lost in that confrontation. It is about what the action signaled…
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Trump Says He Cancelled Second Attacks on Venezuela Amid Coop, Releases of Political Prisoners
Overview: A Surprising Pivot in US-Venezuela Relations In a statement that drew immediate attention from international observers, the White House announced that President Donald Trump had cancelled a planned second attack on Venezuela. The decision, the administration suggested, was driven by progress in bilateral diplomacy, notably Venezuela’s release of a large number of political prisoners…
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Denmark and Greenland Envoys Push Back on Trump’s Arctic Takeover Talk
Diplomatic pushback over Arctic takeover rhetoric Denmark and Greenland’s envoys in Washington have launched a public and private outreach campaign aimed at U.S. lawmakers and top White House officials. Their objective is clear: deter any move or perception that the United States might pursue a “takeover” of Greenland, an Arctic island of strategic importance. The…