Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say
A Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.
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22.10.2026
Putin releases hostage to U.S., drawing praise from Trump administration
The Trump administration praised Putin as a "humanitarian," the latest move to curry favor with Russia amid talks over the war in Ukraine.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.10.2026
Trump, Putin and Xi at one table, without Ukraine. What Moscow wants from the proposal and why Beijing might agree.
Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part
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21.10.2026
What China wants from a Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine
Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part
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21.10.2026
Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at midterm rallies. But there is no ev
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france24.com
21.10.2026
Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests
Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine on Trump's turn toward Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about President Trump's embrace of Russia as envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow after meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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21.10.2026
Trump Keeps Promising Cash on the Campaign Trail—but Has a Poor History of Following Through
The President has promised everything from billions of dollars in aid for struggling farmers to a $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ if Republicans win in November, but he has a poor track record of following th
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time.com
21.10.2026
Trump admin 'destroying' US democracy with 'autocratic, terrorist version of Christian nationalism'
François Picard welcomes former US Assistant Secretary of Defense Jim Townsend and former US Air Force officer Michael (Mikey) Weinstein, founder and president of the Military Religious Freedom Founda
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france24.com
22.10.2026
Tehran displays mock installation of Trump behind bars
An Iranian performer in Tehran’s busy Tajrish Square has impersonated US President Donald Trump behind bars.
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race
The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin
US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a "human
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france24.com
21.10.2026
Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Russia will send on Thursday its first diesel tanker to the US to an undisclosed port.
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of making ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
French president criticises leaders for spreading misleading information as country prepares for further protests this weekendEurope live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and o
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21.10.2026
Peter Zalmayev: 'Ukraine was showing all sorts of cards that Trump took away and gave to Putin'
Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. And he warns, "I'm seeing, I'm smelling a Yalta II. I'm smelling another
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france24.com
21.10.2026
Trump campaigns in deep-red states, fearing Democratic wave
The midterm elections are just two weeks away in the United States and Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Polls showing support for the Republican
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france24.com
21.10.2026
U.S. Midterms Loom Over a Deadlock Between Trump and Tehran
Renewed military conflict before or after the midterms won’t resolve the disputes the United States and Iran will eventually have to confront across the negotiating table.
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time.com
21.10.2026
Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for exploiting unrest in France for political gain
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21.10.2026
Trump calls for data center ‘dividends’ in bid to win over midterm voters – US politics live
President’s social media post says sites should pay the communities where they will be located and comes amid growing unpopularity of facilitiesSign up for Breaking News US emailGood morning and welco
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21.10.2026