Putin Has Long Wanted More Power in Europe. Trump Could Grant It.

Remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fueling concerns that the U.S. will move away from Europe and align with Moscow.

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Senate Democrats could be locked out of power for a very long time

Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections have given the party a 53-47 majority, making it difficult for Democrats ...
The Hill - Feb. 12
How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin

EU capitals expressed shock and alarm at Ukraine appearing to be cut out of talks to end war
Financial Times - 6d
House Democrat: Trump 'wants to be Vladimir Putin'

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) reacts to President Trump's appearance in the Oval Office with Elon Musk, as they attempt to dismantle various government agencies.
NBC News - Feb. 11
Trump says Putin 'wants to stop fighting' in Ukraine

President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to stop fighting” and shot down a suggestion that Putin’s ambitions could extend beyond Ukraine’s borders. “I think he wants to stop ...
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Trump has promised reciprocal tariffs. Americans could pay more on imports from these countries.

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MarketWatch - Feb. 11
Trump’s Tariffs Could Worsen Europe’s Economic Slowdown

The trade threats could reduce exports to the United States and dampen investment in Europe, dealing a blow to growth at a time when the continent is already facing a lackluster economy.
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Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine

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Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war

Trump tells the New York Post that he has a plan to end the war but declined to go into details. Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated ...
The Guardian - Feb. 9
Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies. US politics – live updates Donald Trump has said that he and Vladimir ...
The Guardian - 6d

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