Hockey diplomacy: Can Putin and Trump revive a Cold War tradition?
The power of sport to bring bitter enemies together is often debated, but history offers compelling examples. When Vladimir…
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Puck this: Could a Cold War relic help revitalize US-Russia relations
Hockey diplomacy: Can Putin and Trump revive a Cold War tradition?
The power of sport to bring bitter enemies together is often debated, but history offers compelling examples. When Vladimir Putin, an avid hockey fan, suggested to Donald Trump…
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Russian Strikes Cut Power In Odesa During Visit By Czech President Petr Pavel
Russian drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, leaving at least three people injured and several districts of the city battling power cuts while Czech President Petr Pavel was visiting for talks…
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Before Trump call, Putin told businesses not to expect quick peace deal
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held their second publicly acknowledged phone call since Trump returned to office in January. (Trump claims they’ve had additional, unpublicized calls.) Ahead of the…
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Trump Weakened Ukraine’s Hand Against Russia; It’s Part of a Pattern
- Trump is pushing negotiations to end Russia’s invasion but has put Ukraine in a difficult spot.
- The way the US has given Ukraine aid has also weakened its hand in the past.
- Aid has often come after…
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Putin Warns Business Leaders of ‘Slow and Difficult’ Ukraine Ceasefire Talks – Report
President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders in a closed-door meeting not to expect a quick peace deal with Ukraine, journalist Farida Rustamova reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources…
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Russia and Ukraine ‘one step away’ from cessation of hostilities
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, were “one step” away from ending hostilities, which would be the beginning of a “lasting…
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Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Attack on Gas Pumping Station in Kursk Region
Russia and Ukraine on Friday accused each other of shelling a gas pumping station in the southwestern Kursk region overnight, days after the two warring sides agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure.
Earlier, the Ukrainian…
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EU Leaders Agree to Boost Defence Spending and Military Capabilities
EU leaders have agreed to significantly ramp up defence spending and enhance Europe’s military capabilities over the next five years. The decision was made at a summit in Brussels, which concluded late last night. During the discussions, the…
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UK Plans for Immediate Response to Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of the UK and its allies being prepared to respond immediately if a peace agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to a nuclear submarine center,…
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