The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
The US president did not specify what the consequences would be but has hinted at economic sanctions if the meeting between himself and his Russian counterpart in Alaska Friday does not end well.
Allies do not forget when they are publicly insulted. Future US administrations will find themselves spending enormous diplomatic capital just to bring things back to baseline.
Ukraine's top commander said Moscow's forces were changing their tactics, using smaller sabotage units in a bid to push forward with their drive through eastern Donetsk region.
The US President set the deadline earlier this month and has repeatedly voiced exasperation with Putin for continuing attacks on Ukraine despite Washington's efforts to end the war.
Kremlin has played down expectations of any breakthrough at the meeting. Last week, Trump threatened heavy new sanctions on Russia unless a peace deal was reached within 50 days.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said breakthroughs are unlikely in the current scenario, and that Russia will ‘pursue its interests’ and ‘fulfil tasks’ it set for itself.
Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.
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