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High-level talks in Berlin bring together Ukraine, the U.S., and Germany as President Zelenskyy pushes for a ceasefire, Article Five–like se

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Inside the unpublished National Security Strategy obtained by Defense One, the Trump administration outlines a radical overhaul of America’s global role—from shifting alliances in Europe and a new “Make Europe Great Again” agenda to the creation of a proposed C5 power bloc with China, Russia, India, and Japan. The document rejects U.S. hegemony, calls for a cultural-values campaign abroad, and repositions American priorities toward the Western Hemisphere and regional “champio

Zelenskyy races across Europe for urgent talks with NATO, the EU, and Italy as U.S.–Russia backchannel contacts raise tensions over Ukraine’s security.

A close read of the new NSS reveals a radical reordering of U.S. priorities, sweeping culture-war language, and peace claims that look far less decisive under scrutiny.

A leaked transcript reveals Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff advising Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on how to manipulate Donald Trump, praising Vladimir Putin, and proposing territorial concessions for Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers demand Witkoff’s removal as Moscow denies the leaks — while admitting the calls were made over WhatsApp. The scandal exposes how Russia shaped a pro-Kremlin narrative inside the White House and why the “peace plan” pushed on Ukraine was never real.

President Zelenskyy spoke with European leaders and U.S. Vice President JD Vance about Washington’s proposed peace plan, emphasizing that any agreement must ensure a dignified and lasting peace. Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe will now work at the adviser level to verify whether the American framework is realistic and workable.

A complete English translation of the leaked 28-point U.S. draft peace plan for Ukraine, detailing security guarantees, NATO restrictions, territorial concessions, sanctions relief for Russia, reconstruction funds, and proposed ceasefire conditions. This breakdown covers every clause from sovereignty to demilitarization, elections, amnesty, and Trump’s role in enforcement.

Inside the high-stakes U.S. push for a Ukraine–Russia peace deal: generals pressuring Zelenskyy, a draft plan proposing war-crime amnesty and Ukraine’s withdrawal from NATO ambitions, and Washington’s attempt to “reinvigorate diplomacy.” Full analysis of Zelenskyy’s meeting with Secretary Driscoll and the aftermath of the deadly Ternopil strike.

A breakdown of Trump’s sudden rollback of food tariffs, and the new Switzerland–Liechtenstein trade framework.

The House of Representatives has voted to end the government shutdown, approving the Senate-passed funding bill late Tuesday.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended at least until the end of the year, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry confirmed, citing a “lack of progress.” The decision comes as Russian forces continue to advance along several fronts while Ukraine struggles with critical shortages in ammunition, missiles, vehicles, and manpower. Western Support Falters The most immediate cause of Ukraine’s weakened position lies in dwindling Western support. Deliveries of weapons and am

POLITICO: Trump blindsided by 50-year mortgage pitch from FHFA director Bill Pulte, sparking major backlash from conservatives, economists, and senior officials.

Trump praises Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa — a former al-Qaeda emir once on the U.S. most-wanted list — marking a stunning shift in U.S. policy.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s secretive White House meeting with President Trump, Turkey’s surprise involvement, and Russia’s shifting role signal a rapid geopolitical realignment.

Yesterday’s Asia Society program in New York gathered senior U.S. and Korean officials and regional experts to break down what APEC 2025 achieved — and what it didn’t — following the Gyeongju leaders’ meetings.

Russia lands a Wagner-linked cargo plane in Venezuela as President Trump deploys U.S. warships, bombers, and the Gerald R. Ford carrier.

At APEC 2025, U.S. promises lacked written terms, leaving Japan cautious, South Korea pragmatic, and China strategically ascendant as Asia seeks clarity.