Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy

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The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.

As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges

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President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

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The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.

Andrew Puzder Is Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to the European Union

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Mr. Puzder, a former fast food executive, was nominated in 2017 to be President Trump’s labor secretary, but he withdrew amid bipartisan scrutiny of his business record and character.

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.

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Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be hyperbole.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War

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As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War

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President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry

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The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.