Trump and Zelenskyy clash, clouding the path to peace in Ukraine
A hoped-for deal between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy collapsed, with consequences for the future of Ukraine and of U.S.
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Howard LaFranchi
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Trump’s plan for Gaza ridiculed as unserious. So why did he float it?
While President Trump has ridiculed past U.S. military deployments and nation-building efforts, he has consistently been drawn to Mideast diplomacy.
Howard LaFranchi
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Trump review of foreign aid reopens debate: How reliable is the US?
The Trump administration’s temporary freeze in U.S. foreign aid raises anew the issue of how, in a competitive world, Washington
Howard LaFranchi
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Will Trump keep Gaza ceasefire afloat? A guide to his calculations.
What resources and time will Donald Trump’s “America First” administration devote to keeping the Israel-Hamas deal on track? The challenges
Howard LaFranchi
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From the Republic of Georgia, a president’s plea to the West: Stop Russia here
Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s “only legitimate president,” warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her
Howard LaFranchi
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How fall of Assad showcases the Biden-Trump policy divide in the Mideast
The fall of Bashar al-Assad has created challenges and opportunities for the United States in Syria. But the dissonance between
Howard LaFranchi
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‘I eat the elite for breakfast!’ Argentina’s Javier Milei wants radical disruption.
Libertarian President Javier Milei is trying to radically remake Argentina’s economy. Will people accept the pain and give him time to do
