Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine
The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.
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Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension
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Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
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Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.
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Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle
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Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
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Ukraine war in maps: How control has shifted in three years
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia
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Inside the frontlines of Russia as the war with Ukraine continues
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Breaking down the U.S.-Ukraine peace talks
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Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
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US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk
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Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China
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Trump: Russia not accepting ceasefire would be 'very disappointing'
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US and Russian spy chiefs speak amid Ukraine war talks
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Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
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Why Ukraine hopes Trump minerals deal will win back US support
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The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial
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Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day US ceasefire deal; explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – Ukraine war live
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