President Trump’s four-day trip yielded a remarkable turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar deals for U.S. companies.
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Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business Deals
President Trump’s trip, during which he received opulent welcomes in wealthy Gulf capitals, yielded a turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar agreements for U.S. companies.
Marco Rubio Meets Syria’s Foreign Minister, in Another Sign of Warming Ties
The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.
Vengeful at Home, Trump Takes His Forgiving Side on Middle East Tour
During the first major foreign trip of his second term, President Trump has told audiences in the Middle East that he’s willing to set the past aside in the interests of peace and profit.
Will Putin Attend Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.
A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.
Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks
Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.
Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria and Meet With New President
President Trump, on a state visit to Saudi Arabia, said he made the decision after speaking to the Saudi crown prince. The president is trying to drum up Saudi investment in the U.S.
E.U. Leaders Demand Russia Accept Ukraine Cease-fire by End of Day
European leaders threatened new sanctions unless Moscow accepted a cease-fire right away. President Trump seemed to endorse the idea of a meeting between Ukraine’s and Russia’s presidents, and said he might take part.
European Leaders Visit Ukraine and Press Russia for a 30-Day Cease-Fire
Faced with the threat of new sanctions, President Vladimir V. Putin called for direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in the coming days.
Putin Puts On Show of Defiance as Cease-fire Talks Drag On
Russia’s president used the celebration of victory in World War II to highlight the resources he has to keep fighting in Ukraine.