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Trump Shifts Focus to Ending Russia-Ukraine War Following Gaza Ceasefire Success
Oct 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST
President Trump is pivoting his diplomatic efforts toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict after securing progress on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He's considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles to pressure Putin into negotiations, while meeting with President Zelenskyy to discuss strategy. The administration is also weighing additional economic sanctions against Russia, seeking European support for a coordinated approach to ending Europe's largest armed conflict since World War II.
Opinion | Who Is Scott Bessent - Tariff Hawk, Yen Man, And India's New Headache?
Aug 19, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Recently, Bessent told Europe that it is not doing its part because it is yet to join the US in imposing secondary tariffs on India. "It's put up or shut up time," he told Europe.