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“If any plan leading to a settlement is put on paper, it will be the pen of Mr. Kushner that will lead the way,” Ushakov said.
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US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework

President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.

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December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM

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Well the whistleblower(s) the Washington Post cited in their original story said there was in fact a "kill everybody" order given by Pete Hegseth. So somebody doesn't have their story straight.
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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed l...

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December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM

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A legitimate court could never do this, only a corrupt court.
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US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM

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Putin's negotiations continue ...
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Russia mocks EU deliberations on frozen assets, says seizure will prompt 'harshest response'

MOSCOW, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that any "illegal action" by the European Union in relation to its frozen assets would elicit "the harshest reaction", and that Moscow was already

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December 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM

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Putin returns to his favorite negotiating strategy, hostage bargaining ...
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An American imprisoned in Russia has his sentence extended on charges of beating his guards

An American imprisoned in Russia after being convicted of beating a police officer had his sentence extended Wednesday when he was found guilty of assaulting prison guards, news reports said. Robert ...

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December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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But why is Thune blocking Russian sanctions that have widespread bipartisan support?
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Thune blocks Johnson’s request to advance Georgia sanctions bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) turned down a personal request by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) last month to advance a sanctions bill targeting pro-Russian, antidemocratic officials in...

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December 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM

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As long as we are cleaning up corruption, some attention might be paid to this nonsense.
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Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, saying the move is too risky

Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine’s economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses major financial and legal risks...

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December 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM

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Very peaceful, good progress.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe, Putin says, as US peace talks end without progress

Kremlin aide says Ukraine crisis is no closer to resolution after Witkoff talks, as Russian president accuses European powers of sabotaging peace

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December 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM

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Zaluzhnyi says a lot.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/30/z...

Zaluzhnyi warns that Ukraine’s war effort can't succeed without a political goal — and a peace without guarantees risks civil war - Euromaidan Press

"Strategy cannot have a rational basis until the goals that need to be achieved are clearly defined," Ukraine’s former army chief wrote.

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December 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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Again, this is Sweden ...
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/29/s...

Sweden calls for urgent Ukraine support after Russia's latest strike proves peace "not an option" - Euromaidan Press

A massive Russian attack on Ukraine that forced Moldova to close its airspace and put Polish air defenses on full alert has prompted Sweden's top diplomat to demand stronger international pressure on ...

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November 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM

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Well somebody is lying, and apparently Pete is feeling the heat ...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’

Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military

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November 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM

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Karoline Leavitt gets educated.
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ICE sends mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew to facility, deportation proceedings ongoing

Leavitt's nephew has not seen or spoken to his mother since she was detained two weeks ago.

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November 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM

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A 79 year old man speaking of permanent conditions is odd, no?
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Trump vows 'permanent pause' on some immigration after National Guard shooting

After the alleged shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal — a 29-year-old Afghan national — Trump said he would permanently shut down immigration from impoverished countries.

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November 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM

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These are "Russian shadow fleet tankers." Empty at the time hopefully.
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Blasts hit sanctioned tankers off Turkey's coast, rescues underway

Blasts rocked two tankers from Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea near Turkey's Bosphorus strait on Friday, causing fires on the vessels, and rescue operations were launched for those on board, Tu...

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November 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM

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A positive perspective for Ukraine supporters ...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Ukraine’s inspiring democratic resilience

The resignation of Zelensky’s top aide opens the door to a unity government.

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November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM

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Merz is feeling it right now.
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Germany's Merz: No peace in Ukraine without Kiev and Europe's consent

A peace deal for Ukraine cannot be signed without the consent of Kiev and Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday. In a major address to the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parl...

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November 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM

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November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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I am a lifelong progressive, antiwar Democrat. Sen. Moran and I would not agree on much in terms of US domestic policy. But I am very much opposed to the Putin'ization of US foreign policy. So, thank you Senator for speaking out.
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U.S. senator from Kansas urges U.S. to resist acceding to Putin in Russia-Ukraine negotiations

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, renews call for firm, fair negotiations to bring an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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What is they about what talks, and walks?
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?

Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM

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To simplify, if the so called peace proposal currently under construction is in any way fair to Ukraine, Russia will not sign it. And Donald Trump isn't likely to do a damn thing about it.

November 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM

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On the subject of freelancing there is the case of strip mall developer getting out over his skis on the world stage ...
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