Friends-and-family diplomacy: Trump envoys press weaker parties first, center personal commercial networks. Europe must shape terms.
Browsing: Ukraine
Ukraine offers Gulf drone expertise: combat-proven Shahed countermeasures. US should convene, boost ties, counter Russia.
Russia shouldn’t celebrate: temporary oil waivers for Iran war, not Ukraine-linked. Linkage remains crucial.
After Iran, Trump should prioritize Ukraine: unique leverage over Putin to end Europe’s largest war.
Iran war kills Ukraine peace: US credibility shattered, Russia gains oil windfall, military aid diverted.
Europe’s disjointed Iran war response reflects division, limited leverage, and fear of distracting US from Ukraine.
Putin exploits Iran war to distract US from Ukraine, supply Tehran, and position Russia as indispensable regional mediator.
The Russian-Ukrainian war enters its fifth year with no end in sight; casualties approach two million.
Trump is being dragged into a war with Iran, much like Putin was into Ukraine: emboldened by a perceived victory and ignoring military warnings.
China upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity in principle but will not pressure Russia directly; it awaits clarity from U.S.-Russia talks.