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New Diplomacy on the Horizon: U.S. and Russia Push Ahead Without Ukraine

  In a bold shift from previous diplomatic efforts, top U.S. and Russian officials have agreed to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine—even as Ukrainian representatives remain notably absent. High-level talks held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussing the framework for future peace negotiations and steps toward restoring bilateral relations. The Trump administration’s approach, which prioritizes direct engagement with Moscow, marks a departure from longstanding principles that insisted on “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Critics in Kyiv have voiced strong opposition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that any agreement reached without Ukraine’s participation would be unacceptable and would undermine the nation’s sovereignty. European leaders echoed these concerns, with several officials labeling the move as a dangerous precedent that could lead to a “dirty deal...

U.S. Halts Arms Shipment Amid Israel-Rafah Conflict Concerns


In a significant move signaling concern over potential escalations in the Israel-Gaza conflict, the U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the pause of a bomb shipment to Israel. The decision reflects apprehensions about Israel’s possible full-scale assault on Rafah, a densely populated urban area in southern Gaza. The suspended shipment included substantial ordnance, notably 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, which could have severe implications for civilian areas in Rafah.

The Biden administration’s action marks a notable divergence from Israel’s approach, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government faces pressure to mitigate civilian casualties amid its operations against Hamas. This development also precedes a critical assessment by the Biden administration on whether recent airstrikes and aid restrictions in Gaza have breached international and U.S. laws aimed at protecting civilians in conflict zones.

The pause in military aid, while underscoring the U.S.‘s continued commitment to Israel’s defense, also highlights the growing tensions between the two nations’ strategies in addressing the ongoing hostilities. The outcome of the U.S. review could further influence the future dynamics of military support to Israel, as global scrutiny intensifies over the humanitarian impact of the conflict in Gaza.

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