As the commander of a rebel group allied with Al Qaeda during Syria’s long civil war, the man known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, welcomed foreign jihadists, dispatched suicide bombers to blow up military posts and vowed…
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U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
Ukraine has agreed to turn over the revenue from some of its mineral resources to the United States, an American and a Ukrainian official said on Tuesday, in a deal that follows an intense pressure campaign from President Trump that…
Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.
President Vladimir V. Putin on Monday said American companies could do lucrative business deals in Russia and even help mine rare earths in Russian-occupied Ukraine, further amplifying the Kremlin’s message to President Trump that there was money to be made…
Ukraine Nears a Deal to Give U.S. a Share of Its Mineral Wealth
Ukraine and the United States are closing in on an agreement that would grant Washington a share of Kyiv’s revenues from natural resources, President Trump and a Ukrainian government official said Monday, after an intense pressure campaign from the American…
As Trump Courts Putin, China’s Leader Xi Emphasizes Close Ties With Russia
China’s leader said his country and Russia were “true friends who have been through thick and thin together” after a video call with President Vladimir V. Putin on Monday, according to Chinese state media. The warm words attributed to Xi…
Fair or Not, Zelensky Is Angering Trump. Is His Style Hurting Ukraine?
When the secretary of the treasury, Scott Bessent, traveled to Kyiv this month, he wanted President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign an agreement ceding mineral rights to the United States, delivering a quick win for the Trump administration. But Mr. Zelensky…
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
European leaders are racing to try to figure out how to fill a potential void — in Ukraine and in continental security as a whole — as President Trump’s White House talks of dialing back American support and troop numbers…
No Exit – The New York Times
In furtive messages, sent through handmade signs, hidden phones and gestures behind glass, some of the migrants expressed a sense of constant, overwhelming fear. Most did not want their faces to be seen, fearful of repercussions for being photographed by…
As U.S. and Ukraine Haggle Over Minerals, Russia Attacks With Drones
Ukraine and the United States remain locked in difficult negotiations over a deal to trade Ukraine’s natural resources for American aid, Ukrainian officials said Sunday morning, as Washington maintains pressure on Kyiv to sign an agreement quickly. The timing of…
Greenland’s Big Moment – The New York Times
Even though many Greenlanders said they are not fans of Mr. Trump, they enjoy watching him push Denmark around. In interviews, they expressed confidence that this would ultimately help them get a sovereign state of their own — something no…