Stop Appeasing Russia NYT - Top Stories By: The Editorial Board 20 October 2026 at 20:02 The stakes in Ukraine are much larger than the fate of one nation. © Damon Winter/The New York Times
Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump NYT - Top Stories By: Maria Varenikova 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. © Ludovic Marin/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the European Union summit in Brussels last week.
The History We Lost When Trump Tore Down the East Wing NYT - Top Stories By: Azadeh Moaveni 20 October 2026 at 16:00 Mr. Trump appears to wish to be both president and first lady. © The New York Times
Trumpism Is Backfiring NYT - Top Stories By: Ezra Klein and Jack McCordick 20 October 2026 at 10:38 Chrystia Freeland, a former Canadian deputy prime minister, explains why her country chose to fight back against Trump. © The Ezra Klein Show
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses NYT - Top Stories By: Kevin Draper 20 October 2026 at 10:13 Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump held a rally on Monday night in Kansas, where farmers traditionally form a solid Republican voting bloc.
Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections NYT - Top Stories By: Michael Crowley 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. © Brandon Tauszik for The New York TimesPresident Trump is wary of military escalation that could drive oil prices even higher and anger voters who already mostly oppose the Iran conflict.
Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine NYT - Top Stories By: David E. Sanger 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. © Tierney L. Cross/The New York TimesPresident Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago in December.