How Trump Insists on Thanks From Zelensky and Other Foreign Leaders
It’s not unusual for presidents to want to hear some words of gratitude. But the friction usually happens behind closed doors.
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Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid
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An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
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How should Trump deal with Putin?
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How Zelensky Can Help Ukraine
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Witkoff says Zelensky apologized in letter to Trump
President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky apologized to Trump in a letter after a explosive public argument during an Oval Office meeting. “Zelensky ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
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European leaders downplay skepticism from Trump about NATO solidarity
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Zelensky eager for details on Trump-Putin talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called for more details in President Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that would spare energy and infrastructure targets, warning that ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'
President Trump insisted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and close Trump adviser Elon Musk have a "great relationship" following an explosive report that the two clashed during a contentious ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
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Trump turns screws on Zelensky heading into Jeddah talks
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Zelensky backs Trump's proposal for limited ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday put his support behind President Trump’s push for a limited ceasefire with Russia. “One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ...The Hill - 5d -
Judge orders release of certain owed foreign aid payments
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to release foreign aid payments owed under certain existing contracts but stopped short of staving off mass contract cancellations that ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Zelensky says Ukraine civilian infrastructure hit after Trump-Putin call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday evening that Ukrainian civilian infrastructure was struck following a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump tells Zelensky he’ll address issue of abducted Ukrainian children
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Trump Pulled $400 million From Columbia. Other Schools Could Be Next.
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Trump to speak with Ukraine's Zelensky following call with Putin about ceasefire
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Trump: Ceasefire talks 'on track' after 'very good' Zelensky call
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Zelensky describes exchange with Trump on nuclear power plant 'ownership'
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Foreign policy expert on how to get Russia on board with a ceasefire
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Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Morning Report — Democrats target Trump but battle each other
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Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained
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How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad
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Takeaways from Trump-Putin call
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How Trump’s diplomacy resembles a game of broken telephone
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Zelensky on Trump-Vance meeting: 'What I wanted to show were my values'
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What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
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