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What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.The New York Times - 46m -
Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan
Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release. ...The Hill - 6d -
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.The New York Times - 6d -
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia
Housekeepers from East Africa suffer beatings, starvation and sexual assault in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what else we learned about the cross-border trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - 4d -
More Canadians avoid setting foot in the U.S., 'without even a connection or layover'
Boycotts over Trump’s trade war have dented cross-border traffic and pushed tourism boards to retool ad campaigns, as Canadian travelers shift their vacation plans to Mexico.NBC News - 3d -
Homan on deportation flights: ‘I don’t care what the judges think’
Border czar Tom Homan said he doesn’t care what the judges think about the deportation flights of Venezuelan gang members as the administration faces a legal battle over the flight. “I’m proud to ...The Hill - 2d -
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border.The New York Times - 2d -
Ty Cobb dismisses Trump saying he would not defy court order: 'This is nuts'
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb dismissed President Trump’s recent assertion that he would not defy a court order even if he does not agree with it. “Oh no, they’ve made it plain. [Border ...The Hill - 23h -
Vermont Businesses Hit by Tariffs on Canada
A cross-border business summit of brewery owners, maple syrup producers and other leaders did not disagree with the state’s Democratic junior senator, Peter Welch, who said, ‘This is really, really ...Inc. - 21h -
Sales of Vietnamese doll plunge over face marking like China’s ‘nine-dash line’
One version of Baby Three doll appears to bear a mark resembling the shape of the ocean border on which China bases its illegitimate claim to most of the South China Sea. Regional tensions over the ...The Guardian - 7h -
U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says
The French authorities said the academic had been traveling to a conference near Houston when border officials blocked his entry because of conversations found on his phone.The New York Times - 1h -
Donald Trump to sign executive order aiming to shut down Department of Education – US politics live
Order challenged by Democratic state attorneys general as NAACP says it is a ‘dark day for millions of American children’. Tell us: have you experienced any issues at the US border recently? ...The Guardian - 20m -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese carsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of talks
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line
The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or playing for time?
Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are "nuances".BBC News - 6d -
Trump, Rubio and Zelensky have just boxed Putin in
Russia surely did not anticipate the events that followed the aid cutoff.The Hill - 6d -
On the Ukrainian front, soldiers react to Trump: Reporter's notebook
Ukrainian solders vow to keep fighting Russia as U.S. support becomes uncertain.ABC News - 5d -
Baltic states and Poland propose exit from anti-landmine agreement
Nato members say they need to defend ‘vulnerable eastern flank’ with Russia and BelarusFinancial Times - 2d -
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin float possibility of hockey matchup between NHL and Russian KHL; NHL declines to comment
The NHL cut off ties with the KHL in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
For the left’s Ukraine hawks, the real war is against Trump
The liberal left has shifted from opposing muscular policies toward Russia to advocating for a robust Cold War, despite a history of opposing it and giving Russia excuses.The Hill - 1d -
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‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’: with the Ukrainian Navy as they battle for supremacy on the waves
Captain Oleksandr and his crew are on constant alert to shoot down Vladimir Putin’s swarming drones. Captain Oleksandr put his hand on the throttle and nudged it forward. His patrol boat roared ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump
The secretary of state was once a prominent Ukraine supporter and called Putin a ‘war criminal’ – not any more. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, looked on as Donald Trump demanded more ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims
Russian said it is expelling two British diplomats over allegations of spyingABC News - Mar. 10 -
Several civilians reportedly killed in Syrian clashes, U.S. and Russia call for U.N. meeting
U.S. and Russian diplomats have called for the United Nations Security Council to meet Monday amid escalating violence in Syria. Clashes between Syrian forces and loyalists of ousted President ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
U.S. and Ukrainian officials to hold peace talks about Ukraine-Russia war in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Saudi Arabia for talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine-U.S. ceasefire talks took 7 hours. The hard part will be getting Russia to agree.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ball was in Russian President Vladimir Putin's court after agreeing to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Zelenskyy sounds very positive about U.S. meeting on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal
The Kremlin said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s approach to Ukraine could be 'very worrying' for Russia’s neighbors, former UK PM Cameron says
Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday said he is fearful that U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine could set an alarming precedent.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Reform UK's former Wales leader to stand trial over Russia-linked bribes
Nathan Gill appears at the Old Bailey charged with nine counts related to alleged bribery.BBC News - 5d -
Chris Riddell on ceasefire negotiations: Putin’s all for it as long as Russia’s bear isn’t muzzled – Cartoon
The Russian president has responded to a plan for a 30-day truce with Ukraine by issuing a set of tough conditions. • You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.The New York Times - 4d -
Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin call on Tuesday as European leaders question Russia’s intentions – Europe live
Russian leader and US president to speak by phone and discuss Ukraine ceasefire plan. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has commented on the Lithuanian prosecutor general’s report on ...The Guardian - 2d -
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David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - 2d
