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War in Ukraine
Trump’s plan likely involves reducing the US role in NATO, barring Ukraine’s entry into the defensive alliance, and pressuring Ukraine to give up land to Russia.
Jul. 3
War in Ukraine
These measures have been in development for several months but gained urgency after President Joe Biden‘s underwhelming performance in a televised debate with Trump.
Jul. 2
US
Biden seeks to reassure supporters and restore confidence in his shaken candidacy for president
Jun. 29
US
Not knowing your Candidates until the Convention is Positively American. It can even be the smart move--Think Eisenhower in 1952 or Kennedy in 1960
Jun. 29
War in Ukraine
Trump's sarcasm targeting the Democratic president was met with laughter and shouts of approval, while Biden's every hesitation and throat-clearing was a moment of triumph for Republican supporters.
Jun. 28
US
Biden had to offer a vision of how a second term would be better. Trump had to argue that it was time for change. Observers seem to highlight Biden’s failure more than Trump’s victory in the debates.
Jun. 28
US
Tempers and tensions were high Thursday as US President Joe Biden faced off against Republican rival Donald Trump in the first debate of the 2024 White House campaign.
Jun. 28
War in Ukraine
CNN, citing four US officials, reported that the White House is considering allowing US military contractors to deploy to Ukraine to repair and maintain the equipment it provided.
Jun. 26
War in Ukraine
More from the author’s weekly update in his Newsletter on several key developments.
Jun. 16
US
US policy with respect to Ukraine seems to be split between those who want to help, yet don’t have authority, and those with authority to help, yet are afraid.
Jun. 16
War in Ukraine
Around €260 billion of Russian central bank funds are frozen worldwide, most of it in the EU. The funds generate €2.5 billion to €3.5 billion a year in profit.
Jun. 10
NATO
The US president is continuing to send the wrong signal to Ukraine and NATO and sounds more like Hungary’s obstructive Orban than the leader of the free world.
Jun. 9
War in Ukraine
On Friday, Biden warned of the need to preserve American democracy and drew parallels between World War II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Jun. 9
War in Ukraine
Biden also expressed regret for the delay in getting new aid through Congress.
Jun. 7
Zelensky
Speaking to French television, Macron said France would transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv.
Jun. 7
Biden allows Kyiv to employ US-made weapons inside Russia; Poland first among allies to welcome the latest, “way too late” development; Biden meets with G20 to talk Ukraine, Gaza, Trump.
Nov. 18