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US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges
MidEast|Political|US|World

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week

US-Iran negotiators hold ‘constructive’ nuclear talks, will meet again next week
MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators

Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio tells Russia the clock is ticking while allies doubt Putin wants peace in Ukraine

Rubio tells Russia the clock is ticking while allies doubt Putin wants peace in Ukraine

Rubio tells Russia the clock is ticking while allies doubt Putin wants peace in Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support
MidEast|Political|US|World

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration
Europe|Political|US|World

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration

Senior Russian official visits Washington for talks with Trump administration
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat
Europe|Political|World

CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call

Prominent Russian philosopher and political theorist Alexander Dugin has told CNN that he believes President Trump is closer ideologically to President Putin than to Washington’s Western allies. The Russian scholar has often been referred to as "Putin's brain" or "Putin's philosopher" and is considered by many to be the ideological architect of the Kremlin chief’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen spoke to him in Moscow.

CNN speaks to Russian philosopher referred to as ‘Putin’s brain’ on day of Trump-Putin call
Political|US|World

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations

As President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster tells CNN how he expects Trump to handle Putin's demands.

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

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