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Stop Appeasing Russia
20 October 2026 at 20:02
The stakes in Ukraine are much larger than the fate of one nation.
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Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
20 October 2026 at 18:40
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.
UK to Send Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
20 October 2026 at 13:34
R.A.F. Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Britain said, after a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet at a base in Coningsby, England, in February.
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The History We Lost When Trump Tore Down the East Wing
20 October 2026 at 16:00
Mr. Trump appears to wish to be both president and first lady.
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Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
20 October 2026 at 16:21
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at an event in Maryland this month. Details of the conversations between Mr. Hegseth and his Israeli counterparts were not immediately clear.
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Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
20 October 2026 at 10:01
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
President Trump is wary of military escalation that could drive oil prices even higher and anger voters who already mostly oppose the Iran conflict.
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Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine
20 October 2026 at 08:19
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.
President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago in December.
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