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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nbcnews.com
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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dw.com
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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dw.com
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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npr.org
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
Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
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aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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bbc.co.uk
20.10.2026
Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.
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aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
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npr.org
19.10.2026
US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election
US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election
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aljazeera.com
19.10.2026
Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections
In a social media post ahead of the October 27 election, Trump calls Netanyahu a 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' leader.
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aljazeera.com
18.10.2026
Why is Trump now encouraging mail-in voting?
Donald Trump has spent years claiming mail-in voting is corrupt. Al Jazeera's Noor Wazwaz explains.
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aljazeera.com
18.10.2026
Trump-Zelenskyy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv
The widening rift has sparked concerns that Trump and Zelenskyy's tumultuous relationship could lead to even worse outcomes for Kyiv.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.10.2026
Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why he
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dw.com
17.10.2026
Trump says did not order curb to Starshield for Ukraine
Donald Trump said Friday he did not request a reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine, after tech billionaire Elon Musk insisted any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ulti
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france24.com
17.10.2026
Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukrain
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france24.com
17.10.2026
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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bbc.co.uk
17.10.2026