U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals
The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.
Canada’s Hockey Victory Sends a Message to Trump: Hands Off
The routine friendly bet between leaders of Canada and the United States before hockey games was replaced by taunts and heightened stakes on Thursday.
Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks
President Trump on Friday continued to bash the Ukrainian president and pressure him for mineral rights.
Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.
Trudeau Thumbs Nose at Trump as Canadians Revel in Hockey Win
Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.
U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion
The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the…
Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump
Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans
European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.
China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the country of using its position as host of the multilateral gathering to promote diversity and climate change.