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Putin ally pushes deal to restart Nord Stream 2 with US backing
Ex-spy Warnig’s plan to involve American investors shows breadth of Trump’s rapprochement with Russian presidentFinancial Times - 1d -
Schumer accuses Trump of 'siding' with Putin over US allies
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in a statement on the Senate floor marking the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine accused President Trump of “siding” with Russian President ...The Hill - 6d -
Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit
The Ukrainian leader also said he would step down if Ukraine was allowed to join NATO, though it was unclear if he was serious or not.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
3/2/2025: Allies and Enemies; Death Flights
First, a report on the Ukraine war shakeup after the Oval Office clash. Then, a look at what went into finding Argentina’s “death flight” plane. And, a report on babies stolen during Argentina’s ...CBS News - 2h -
Morning Report — Trump talks tough with allies, woos Putin
In today’s issue: European leaders arrived this week to flatter and cajole President Trump. In the case of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today, it’s to agree to negotiate over something of ...The Hill - 3d -
Myanmar's head of military government travels to ally Russia for talks with Putin
The head of Myanmar’s military government is traveling to Russia, a major ally of the Southeast Asian nation shunned by much of the West for overthrowing a democratically elected government and ...ABC News - 7h -
Agencies push back on Musk ultimatum
Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin
As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.
In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far off.The New York Times - 6d -
From ‘The Art of the Deal’ to giving away Ukraine to Putin
As Ukraine is discovering to its cost, the president’s very notion of a “deal” can be hazy.The Hill - 2d -
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
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Divide with key allies grows over Trump deal that favors Russia
While the divide between the United States and key allies grows over support for Ukraine, President Donald Trump appears focused on terms of a deal that are favorable for Russia. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 6d -
European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to formulate a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.The New York Times - 4h -
US breaks with UN and G7 allies over Ukraine war measures
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead next week as plannedFinancial Times - 6d -
After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer
UK prime minister hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepersFinancial Times - 3d -
Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US
The proposal to give the US access to minerals would also include those from territories taken from Ukraine.BBC News - 6d -
Putin hopeful after US talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian president says the first round held in Saudi Arabia lays the ‘groundwork for future co-operation’Financial Times - 3d -
Trump says Putin would keep his word on a Ukraine peace deal
President claims presence of US workers in Ukraine would deter Russian aggression after talks with Keir Starmer. Donald Trump has insisted that Vladimir Putin would “keep his word” on a peace deal ...The Guardian - 3d -
White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Agencies push back on Musk email, including FBI, Pentagon, State, Intel
Several federal agencies have advised employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week or risk losing their jobs. The email ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Some agency heads push back on demands for federal employees that Musk touted
Several federal agency leaders appointed by President Trump told employees not to reply to an Office of Management and Budget email demanding more details on accomplished tasks. Elon Musk previewed ...CBS News - 6d -
RFK Jr. targets childhood psychiatric drugs; doctors push back
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made psychiatric medications a focus of his review of the country’s childhood chronic disease crisis, claiming they’ve been ...The Hill - 5d -
Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...The Hill - 5d -
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said President Trump is "very close" to making a deal to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals as he pushes to end the war with Russia, referencing ...The Hill - 4d -
Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US
Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administrationFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump 'inclined' to back UK's Chagos Islands deal
The UK has offered Trump an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.BBC News - 3d -
Neymar Back to Barcelona: A Spectacular Deal in the Making?
Brazil’s record goal scorer is 33 and has barely played in two years. Could a summer transfer really happen?The New York Times - 2d -
US needs role in Ukraine to deter Putin, says PM
The PM stresses the importance of US help but Trump suggests responsibility lies with Europe.BBC News - 4d -
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4Financial Times - 3d -
‘Trump and Musk are gaslighting’: anti-apartheid artist on how US president and his billionaire ally are attacking South Africa
Ahead of a career retrospective, Sue Williamson tells how the US pair are dragging her country ‘through the mud’. For more than 50 years, Sue Williamson’s art has been shining a light on South ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza
Palestinians who returned to their homes in northern Gaza after the ceasefire began on Jan. 19 are still struggling to find shelter, food, water and other necessitiesABC News - 6d -
Nord, Liverpool: ‘It’s very much a win’ - restaurant review
If chefs were footballers, Nord’s Daniel Heffy would be in a league of his own. Nord , 100 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9QJ. Snacks £6.50-£11; small plates 315.50-£27, large plates £20-£36 , ...The Guardian - 2d -
$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?
You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?The Hill - 2d -
Lady Gaga is back, and Jennie's debut solo album is here: What to stream this week
This week also sees the release of Split Fiction, R-Patz's new film Mickey-17 and Meghan's delayed TV show.BBC News - 21h -
Football fraudster back in prison after US arrest
The former footballer fled the UK after he was released from prison on licence, Derbyshire Police said.BBC News - 6d -
How the Tate brothers won US backing for their release
‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel banFinancial Times - 3d -
Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
Donald Trump says the deal would give Ukraine "the right to fight on" in its war with Russia.BBC News - 5d -
Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.BBC News - 5d -
US-Ukraine minerals deal: the full text
The terms of the bilateral agreement between Kyiv and WashingtonFinancial Times - 5d
