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War

U.S. and Ukraine sign deal linking mineral access to future security aid as Trump calls it repayment for past support.

Houthis say U.S. strike on Saada migrant center kills at least 68 Africans, Pentagon reviewing the claim.

Navy fighter jet and tow tractor lost overboard during USS Truman maneuvering to counter Houthi threats.

Trump warns Putin to stop attacks and sign Ukraine peace deal as U.S. threatens to walk away from negotiations.

Trump and Zelenskyy meet knee-to-knee at St. Peter’s Basilica as Trump wavers on Ukraine peace deal and hints at new Russia sanctions.

Trump calls Russia not taking over Ukraine a ‘pretty big concession’ in peace talks.

Trump posts ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia’s deadliest Kyiv strike in months kills 12.

Trump blames Zelenskyy for blocking peace by refusing to let Russia keep seized territory.

Zelensky slams U.S. proposal to accept Russia’s annexation of Crimea in exchange for cease-fire.

Trump administration demands control of key Ukrainian gas pipeline in minerals-for-weapons standoff.

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink steps down as Trump shifts policy toward diplomacy and minerals deal with Russia.

Twelve Stanford students charged with felonies for organized pro-Palestinian office takeover causing up to $1 million in damage.

Trump admin kills final U.S. food aid in Middle East after Musk ally overrides Rubio, UN warns cuts endanger refugees in Syria, Yemen, Jordan, and Lebanon.

Ukraine to send team to DC for talks on U.S. mineral deal after leaked draft raises fears of U.S. control over key resources.

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House to discuss tariffs, Gaza, Iran, and undermining war crimes court.

Trump says he’s “pissed off” at Putin and threatens tariffs over Putin questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy.

Trump reverses termination of Ukraine war crimes program after backlash over blocked evidence on kidnapped children.

Trump pushes Ukraine to hand over nuclear plant in ceasefire talks.

Trump administration shuts down war crimes database, blocks transfer of records on kidnapped Ukrainian children.

Trump pledged during his campaign to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours, now admits achieving a ceasefire is “tough,” after Putin agrees only to halt energy attacks.

Trump: Ukraine peace talks with Putin will cover “land and power plants.”

U.S. to withdraw from coalition investigating Russian war crimes, scaling back war crime prosecutions.

Hamas offers to release U.S.-Israeli hostage, four bodies if Israel implements ceasefire deal.

U.S. continues airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen to protect Red Sea shipping.

Trump calls his campaign promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours “a little bit sarcastic.”

Ukraine accepts a 30-day ceasefire as the U.S. resumes military supplies and intelligence sharing.

Elon Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly a traitor after Kelly described conditions he observed in Ukraine last weekend.

A Columbia University grad student who led protests against Israel was arrested by ICE and had his green card revoked for “circulating social media posts criticizing Zionism” and organizing a march.

Trump on whether he is comfortable that Ukraine may not survive without U.S. help: “Well, it may not survive anyway.”

​​Elon Musk claimed Starlink is Ukraine’s military backbone, called Poland’s Foreign Minister a “small man,” and Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the minister he should be grateful to Musk.

Trump says latest stepped up Russian attack on Ukraine is “what anyone else would do.”

Ukraine military source says US commercial satellite imagery no longer available either.

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas: release hostages or ‘you’re dead’

US stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine, CIA director announces on Fox.

Pentagon dismantling civilian harm safeguards in favor of more lethal strikes.

Donald Trump withdrew US military aid to Ukraine. WH says “under review.”

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says Trump and Vance feud with Zelensky canceled Ukraine economic deal and key minerals pact. “Off the table for now.”

Trump, Vance berated Zelenskyy, Rubio asked him to leave the White House.

Trump claims Russia would accept European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine and says he doesn’t recall calling Zelenskyy a dictator last week.

Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy travels to DC Friday to sign a minerals deal.

At UN, US votes against condemning Russia for Ukraine invasion

Zelenskyy says any US deal must guarantee military aid for Ukraine’s minerals, offers to resign if it brings peace

Ukraine resists US demand for $500 billion mineral fund, 5x higher than estimated war aid

US negotiators threatened Ukraine’s access to Musk-owned Starlink, used in that country’s internet infrastructure

Trump blamed Ukraine for its own invasion, saying, “You should have never started it. You could have made a deal.”

European and NATO leaders met today in France to counter US & Russian meetings about Ukraine

US, Russia meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talk, Zelenskyy demands input

Trump demands Ukraine hand over half of its rare earth minerals for continued US military support

Hegseth Says US Opposes Ukraine in NATO, Won’t Back Pre-2014 Borders

Trump and Putin May Hold Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia, But Without Ukraine

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