The average man is crying constantly for peace.But I genuinely love war.I only pray I never run out of enemies.Put me back in jail. Please. ...

International Relations & Geopolitics - Trump administration's approach to Ukraine involves potential territory swapping, a proposal rejected by President Zalinski [1][2][5] - Congressman Meeks criticizes Trump's stance on Russia, alleging a lack of pressure and insufficient support for Ukraine [5][6][7] - Discussions between Trump and Putin without Ukraine's involvement are deemed inappropriate [8] - Israel plans to take control of Gaza, but states it does not intend to keep it long term [4] - Congressman Meeks advocates for diplomacy and a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [14][18][19] Conflict Resolution & Diplomacy - The need for a ceasefire and a permanent resolution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas is emphasized [16] - Envoy Steve Whit is scheduled to meet with the Qatari prime minister to discuss a proposal for Gaza [17] - Arab states are ready to play a role in negotiating peace in Gaza [16][18] - A two-state solution is viewed as the only path to long and permanent peace in the Middle East [18][20] - The importance of dialogue and conversation to achieve a two-state solution is highlighted [21]

From @WSJopinion: The West contemplates a path to peace mainly in political and pragmatic terms. But Ukrainians see the war in moral and existential terms. That’s how they can maintain their will, writes @JillianKayM. https://t.co/5KfZIKQHUA ...

So, we're hearing from the Israeli side. Basically, last night, the Security Council convening and voting to support Netanyahu's plan to essentially, as they describe it, uh, end the war in Gaza. And this is basically the plan that we were discussing yesterday.We first heard it on Fox. Um, and one of the most controversial aspects of this plan involves future political authority over the territory of Gaza. Netanyahu is saying that Israel will not maintain control over that area long term.And basically they' ...

Geopolitical Significance - The Suwalki Gap, a 65mm area, is a crucial land bridge between NATO's central European partners and Baltic allies [1] - Control of the Suwalki Gap by Russia would create a land bridge between Kaliningrad and Belarus [2] - The US and NATO conduct military exercises in the area to deter Russian aggression [2] - The Suwalki Gap is considered by some as NATO's Achilles heel [2]

Geopolitical Landscape & Negotiations - A summit between President Trump and Russia's President Putin is tentatively scheduled for the end of next week [1] - The UAE is potentially the front runner to host US-Russia talks [2] - The negotiations may exclude Ukraine (Zalinsky) and potentially the Europeans [4] Sanctions & Energy Policy - Anticipation exists that US-Russia talks could lead to sanctions relief, but European authority over energy sanctions is crucial [5] - Europe's commitment to halt Russian oil imports by summer 2022 led to US concerns about market disruption [6] - The US implemented price caps to facilitate the movement of Russian oil to countries like India [7] - India's Russian oil imports have increased by approximately 1 million barrels per day since the start of the war [8] - The US is considering higher tariffs on India if it continues to import Russian oil, creating a point of contention [9] - The Europeans have implemented the most significant energy sanctions [11] Trade Deals & Market Impact - A trade deal with Europe includes $750 billion of US energy purchases over three years, potentially displacing Russian energy [11] - Crude prices are rangebound and down due to anticipation of talks rather than immediate tariff announcements [9][10]

Humanitarian Crisis - Western Darfur region in Sudan is facing starvation [1] - The situation reflects a grim humanitarian toll of the war [1] - There is an increasing likelihood of a permanent fracturing of the state [1]

Israel's Gaza City plan means more misery for Palestinians and big risk for Netanyahu https://t.co/YZnEL8ueu0 ...

The sort of going logic in Washington right now is that an in-person meeting would represent a win in itself for Vladimir Putin. Is that how you see this. It is.Vladimir Putin clearly wants this meeting. They've already started working on the preparing for that meeting. They are looking for a venue. They say they have a venue.This is all way out in front of what's going on here in Washington, as you point out, Joe. So Putin clearly wants this meeting. Just a way for him to get back in, to come in from the c ...

Israel has been accused of all manner of misdeeds in Gaza that concern every level of its war machine. They fall into three broad categories https://t.co/xPQCTbnCI3 ...