US foreign policy

Donald Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed not to strike energy infrastructure, but neither side confirms. The announcement follows Putin's threat of war if European troops deploy. The unverified deal could ease fuel prices, but strategic gaps remain.

Donald Trump claims Vladimir Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but recent events show conflicting signals: Putin threatens war if European troops deploy, and Trump urges Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming them for a global shortage. The diplomatic push by US envoys faces hurdles as Ukraine's military options may be constrained.

Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff took a vague peace plan to Moscow and Kyiv, but Russia's terms have hardened. Meanwhile Washington is demanding Europe repay US aid to Ukraine, setting up a tense test for European governments.

Trump demands Europe repay billions in US Ukraine aid as envoys Kushner and Witkoff travel to Russia and Ukraine with a peace proposal that may include security guarantees and a ceasefire.

President Trump demands Europe repay the US for Ukraine aid provided under Biden, while sending envoys Kushner and Witkoff to revive peace talks. Experts warn the demand could fracture Western unity at a critical moment.

President Trump declares Iran 'dead' on Truth Social and vows retaliation for a base attack, while calling media 'treasonous scum' over reports of munitions shortages. The war enters its seventh month with no end in sight, and the human cost includes a school strike that killed 170 people six months ago.

Six months after US-Israel strikes on Iran, Trump has posted 319 Iran-related messages on Truth Social — one every 14 hours. The administration's attrition strategy is showing mixed results, while a US strike on a school that killed 170 children remains unaccountable.