President Trump has few sources of independent advice just as he is trying to broker an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps the trickiest negotiation of his presidency.
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Analysis: What Progress Has Trump Really Made in Ukraine Peace Talks?
Nearly a week after President Trump’s Alaska summit, his suggestions of imminent breakthroughs have not come to pass.
Hamas Accepts New Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal, Officials Say
It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts.
How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine
Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.
When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen
The U.S. president is pushing to end the war in Ukraine, but analysts say the Russian leader could turn a hastily planned meeting to his advantage.
Trump and Putin to Meet in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Aide Confirms
A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions.
Huckabee Says U.S.-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Will ‘Scale Up’
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will soon operate 16 distribution sites instead of four, said Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel.
Trump Tells European Leaders He Intends to Meet With Putin and Zelensky
If the meeting goes ahead as President Trump described, it will be the first in-person summit between an American and Russian president in more than four years.
With Sanctions Looming, Trump’s Envoy to Russia Meets With Putin
The envoy, Steve Witkoff, passed along “signals” from President Trump, according to an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin. Mr. Witkoff was making his fifth visit to Russia this year.
Trump Envoy Witkoff Visits Gaza as Aid Crisis Deepens
Steve Witkoff went to the Palestinian enclave amid growing pressure on Israel to ease a deepening hunger crisis there. Hamas derided the visit as a “propaganda show.”