At White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders have learned a thing or two about negotiating, Trump-style. So has Vladimir Putin.
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Can Zelensky Trust Trump? Ukraine’s Fate May Depend on the Answer.
President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.
What ‘Security Guarantees’ in Troop Form Could Look Like in Ukraine
President Trump has not committed to adding American forces to the mix in Ukraine. No one has detailed publicly what form defenses would take, but there are several options.
Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky
In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting.
He Left a Belarus Prison 132 Pounds Lighter, but Just as Outspoken
The release of Sergei Tikhanovsky and 13 other political prisoners in Belarus was a diplomatic win for the Trump administration.
Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.
Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House as Trump Aligns More Closely With Putin
European leaders are joining a trip to Washington to make sure the trans-Atlantic alliance remains intact.
What to Know About Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks
The president of Ukraine and his European allies are visiting the White House, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.
Putin’s Ukraine Proposal Backed by Trump Centers on Donbas. Here’s Why.
The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what the Russian president calls the “root causes” of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands.
Ukraine Weighs Trump’s Offer of Security Guarantees With Caution
President Trump offered security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. But the offer was vague, prompting Kyiv to seek clarity.