British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:
I will hold another meeting with European leaders after my meeting with Trump at the White House next week.
I will hold another meeting with European leaders after my meeting with Trump at the White House next week.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky arrives in Ankara, Türkiye
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Senator Lindsey Graham:
There are two options regarding Iran—either bomb their nuclear facilities or reach an agreement with them.
I prefer the first option.
There are two options regarding Iran—either bomb their nuclear facilities or reach an agreement with them.
I prefer the first option.
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Ahmad Hassoun, the former Mufti of the Assad regime, reappeared in a viral video claiming he had been imprisoned by Assad three times.
He also rejected being labeled the “Mufti of the barrel regime,” sparking widespread outrage.
Hours later, hundreds protested outside his home in Aleppo, calling for his execution.
Dozens stormed his house, searching for him.
Reports indicate that Hassoun had already fled before the crowd arrived.
Hassoun gained notoriety as the "Barrel-bombs Mufti" due to his calls for the extermination of opposition forces in Aleppo.
He also rejected being labeled the “Mufti of the barrel regime,” sparking widespread outrage.
Hours later, hundreds protested outside his home in Aleppo, calling for his execution.
Dozens stormed his house, searching for him.
Reports indicate that Hassoun had already fled before the crowd arrived.
Hassoun gained notoriety as the "Barrel-bombs Mufti" due to his calls for the extermination of opposition forces in Aleppo.
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US Marines begin to leave Japan.
The American base on Okinawa has transferred 105 Marines. But an agreement to move a total of 9,000 is colliding with the perceived threat of a rising China.
Before Christmas, 105 US Marines due to be sent to Okinawa were transferred instead to a new base on Guam. The move was a key step in a deal between Washington and Tokyo that saw the Marines reduce their numbers on Okinawa.
The American base on Okinawa has transferred 105 Marines. But an agreement to move a total of 9,000 is colliding with the perceived threat of a rising China.
Before Christmas, 105 US Marines due to be sent to Okinawa were transferred instead to a new base on Guam. The move was a key step in a deal between Washington and Tokyo that saw the Marines reduce their numbers on Okinawa.
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EU leaders gave brief interviews to reporters after the meeting in Paris. European leaders appear to have failed to reach a common position on Ukraine, with the exception of the US as a guarantor.
UK PM Starmer:
Poland, however, ruled out sending Polish troops to Ukraine.
UK PM Starmer:
"There must be a US backstop because a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her country was ready to discuss ways to contribute to a peace deal, but added: "The Americans must be involved and they must show their commitment".
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof: "If it's necessary for Ukraine's security guarantees that European troops are needed, then I think the Netherlands should at least take part in a discussion about how this can be done.
Poland, however, ruled out sending Polish troops to Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: "If I can't defend myself - I told my colleagues today - if the European Union can't defend itself, how can we give guarantees to others? They would be empty guarantees".
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The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday described U.S. President Donald Trump as a problem solver ahead of U.S.-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia, the first high-level, in-person discussions in years between the two countries.
"We really see that President Trump and his team is a team of problem solvers, people who have already addressed a number of big challenges very swiftly, very efficiently and very successfully," Kirill Dmitriev told reporters in Riyadh.
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Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger:
Europe has been relegated to the “kids’ table” while the U.S. engages directly with Russia.
If the parents are dining, the children must sit at a different table. The U.S. is negotiating with Russia, and not a single European is at the table.
It has become absolutely clear—Europeans are the children.
Weapon stockpiles in both Europe and Ukraine are almost completely exhausted.
Europe has been relegated to the “kids’ table” while the U.S. engages directly with Russia.
If the parents are dining, the children must sit at a different table. The U.S. is negotiating with Russia, and not a single European is at the table.
It has become absolutely clear—Europeans are the children.
Weapon stockpiles in both Europe and Ukraine are almost completely exhausted.
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Top U.S. and Russian officials are set to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Ukrainian participation.
The U.S. delegation includes:
• National Security Advisor Mike Waltz
• Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Russia is represented by:
• Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
• Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yuri Ushakov
• Kirill Dmitriev, Head of Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (for economic discussions)
The U.S. delegation includes:
• National Security Advisor Mike Waltz
• Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Russia is represented by:
• Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
• Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yuri Ushakov
• Kirill Dmitriev, Head of Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (for economic discussions)
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Kirill Dmitriev, Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and responsible for the economic aspect of U.S.-Russia negotiations in Riyadh:
American companies have lost more than $300 billion after exiting the Russian market.
American companies have lost more than $300 billion after exiting the Russian market.
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NEW: Syrian sources have denied claims of an attack on the Khomeimim base.
"A Syrian army checkpoint near the Khomeimim base in Syria was attacked last night by pro-Assad regime cells. There was a perception that there had been an attack on the Khmeimim base due to clashes with Assad cells. There is no problem with the security of the base."
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Some within the Ukrainian government admit that Zelensky’s team may have miscalculated by originally proposing mineral deals without specifying terms.
A senior European official noted:
“It was written as a lure for Trump, clearly. But the lack of detail meant Trump could essentially name his price.
Some around Zelenskyy regret the way it was handled . . . they lost control of the narrative.”
Source: FT
A senior European official noted:
“It was written as a lure for Trump, clearly. But the lack of detail meant Trump could essentially name his price.
Some around Zelenskyy regret the way it was handled . . . they lost control of the narrative.”
Source: FT
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Here’s why Trump wants to make Ukraine a US economic colony.
Trump's rejected plan would affect competition between Washington and China for rare minerals.
Ukraine was under pressure to agree to the deal because the US wanted less dependence on China for critical minerals needed in many industries.
Washington and Beijing are in a 'great power' competition. Ukraine's $15 trillion in resources could be useful.
According to NATO briefings, Ukraine's natural resources are very important. Ukraine has large reserves of metals, including graphite, lithium, beryllium, uranium, rare earths, and other critical minerals.
Trump's rejected plan would affect competition between Washington and China for rare minerals.
Ukraine was under pressure to agree to the deal because the US wanted less dependence on China for critical minerals needed in many industries.
Washington and Beijing are in a 'great power' competition. Ukraine's $15 trillion in resources could be useful.
According to NATO briefings, Ukraine's natural resources are very important. Ukraine has large reserves of metals, including graphite, lithium, beryllium, uranium, rare earths, and other critical minerals.
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BREAKING: The negotiations between Russian and U.S. delegations have begun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ukraine negotiations between Russian and U.S. delegations begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine is not present at the meeting.
Ukraine is not present at the meeting.
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