Trump shifts U S policy on Ukraine amid Putin talks
President Donald Trump says he spoke with Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and that the two leaders could begin peace negotiations to end the war. He floated a potential meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia and signaled possible U S-Russia coordination bypassing Kyiv. NATO membership for Ukraine was deemed impractical, and Ukraine offered to trade security assurances for continued U S aid and access to mineral resources. The moves followed a prisoner swap releasing Marc Fogel for Russian suspect Alexander Vinnik.
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Israel vows hell if Hamas withholds hostages this weekend
Israel’s defense minister warns that “all hell will break loose” if Hamas does not free hostages as planned this weekend. Mediators report signs gaps may be bridged as talks edge toward a second phase of the ceasefire. Hamas cites delays in tents and aid and says the next hostage release could be delayed.
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