To understand why Ukraine finds it so hard to give up territory, remember it's about everything except land, writes @MarcChampion1 (via @opinion) https://t.co/wxUM0hVDao ...

The United States has invested at the highest levels the president of the United States personally to end this war. We have proposed generous terms for Russia, including sanctions relief. We have asked Russia to halt its attacks and meet directly with Ukraine to negotiate a peaceful settlement.Unfortunately, the fighting continues, tragically, causing more civilian casualties. The bottom line is the cost to all sides have been devastating, and it is beyond time for this war to end. >> We are ready, as befor ...

There was a refrain in the Biden administration that we heard over and over again, nothing for Ukraine without Ukraine. We've come a long way from there. Is it possible to achieve peace without the input from European partners in Kiev itself.I think the administration is seeking to get that input. I know that the top general, Randy George and the Army secretary, met with General Sergey today in Ukraine, and they're seeking, first of all, a military appreciation and also an understanding of exactly what's ne ...

What is Vladimir Putin up to. Why did he fly into your airspace. Yes, indeed.We have had several very brutal violations of Estonia, but also the NATO airspace. And I think that Putin is playing with fire because NATO responded in a very solid and adequate ways. This time we escalated this three fighters, all from Estonia.I'm going to space, but as well, the Polish prime minister and also foreign minister today in the Security Council meeting said that Putin is playing as a supplier. And next time, if we see ...

Geopolitical Risk & Security Concerns - Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, marking the fourth such violation this year [1][2] - Estonia invoked Article 4 of NATO, consultation among allies when territorial integrity is threatened, for the ninth time since 1949 [3] - Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO 12 days prior due to airspace violations and drones within its territory, some up to 300 kilometers [4] - NATO allies perceive a concerted Russian effort to test NATO's limits and response [4] - The United States' full response is pending, particularly regarding Donald Trump's interpretation [4][5] Economic & Energy Policy - The European Union is considering cutting off LNG deliveries from Russia by the end of next year, a year earlier than the previously planned cutoff in 2027 [7][8] Diplomatic Actions - Estonia called for a meeting at the Security Council in New York City [2] - The Security Council of the United Nations will convene at 10 a m Eastern Time [5]

The European leaders jumped at the opportunity to come here to Washington because they wanted to show solidarity with President Zinsky of Ukraine which was critically important especially after the disastrous meeting in Anchorage last Friday. So, um I do think the European leaders are very nervous, uh given the change in in the tone and the statements coming out of Donald Trump's mouth over the past several days where he was first interested in a ceasefire and said that Russia was going to have severe conse ...