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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

A Chat About Weapons and War: Trump and Zelensky's Meeting

A recent meeting between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked some interesting discussions. The main topic? Weapons and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelensky brought up a possible trade. He suggested swapping Ukraine's drone technology for U. S. Tomahawk missiles. But Trump wasn't so quick to agree. He expressed hope ...

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Aug 25 2025POLITICS

Putin and Zelensky Meeting: What's the Hold-Up?

So, there's been some talk about a big meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. But guess what? It's not happening anytime soon. The Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, just said that there's no plan for a Putin-Zelensky meet-up. He even went on TV and said they need to figure out what they're going to talk about first. And right now, they haven't even...

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Jun 19 2025POLITICS

A Surprise Strike: How Israel's Move on Iran Caught Gulf States Off Guard

The Gulf States found themselves in a tough spot last week. Israel's quick attack on Iran took them by surprise. It all started with a meeting in Norway. Forty-eight hours before the strike, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, was in Oslo. He was at a yearly gathering for diplomats. He met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal Bin Farhan. T...

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Hundreds of Prisoners Return Home in Massive Ukraine-Russia Exchange

In a significant move, Ukraine and Russia have started a large-scale prisoner exchange. This event is part of a bigger plan to release around 2, 000 people, with each side freeing 1, 000 individuals. The first group of nearly 800 people was set free on Friday, and more releases are expected over the weekend. The exchange is a direct result of a meeting that took pla...

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Pushes for Peace Amidst Global Diplomatic Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the most of his time in Rome. He met with key figures from the U. S. and Europe. This happened just before a crucial phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The goal? To find a way to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Zelenskyy had a chat with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Mar...

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May 15 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: Ukraine and Russia Meet Again in Istanbul

Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, for their first direct talks since the start of the conflict three years ago. This meeting comes after a long pause in negotiations. The talks are happening because of a push from Ukraine and some European leaders, who want a 30-day ceasefire to allow for peace discussions. The Russian president, Vladimir Put...

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Apr 17 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Allies Step Up Support Amidst Rising Tensions

The world watched as Prince Harry visited Ukraine, shining a spotlight on the country's struggle while U. S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit came just as Ukraine's NATO allies promised an extra $23 billion in aid, pushing Europe's total support to a whopping $114 billion. This financial boost is crucial, given the imm...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Secretary's Flight Turns Back to DC

A plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jim Risch had to turn back to Washington late Thursday. The plane, a C-32, a converted Boeing 757, had a problem with the cockpit windshield. This happened about 90 minutes after taking off from Joint Base Andrews. The plane was heading to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. The Secretary of State pl...

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