#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

As former President Trump solidifies his front-runner status in the Republican 2024 presidential primary race, his views on the Russia-Ukraine war paint an increasingly stark contrast with GOP leaders in Congress. On Wednesday, he pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and refused to say which side he wants to win the…

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#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

#Putin assassination attempt? What to know about alleged attack

An apparent drone attack on the Kremlin has spurred a global whodunit.  Moscow quickly accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, a claim that was met with skepticism among Western officials and defense experts — and denied by Ukraine. Unverified videos that circulated online Wednesday purportedly show the aftermath of the attack, which Russia says it…

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#Leaked documents could both help and hurt Ukraine

#Leaked documents could both help and hurt Ukraine

The trove of leaked Pentagon documents has the potential to both help and hurt embattled Ukraine, as the documents paint a messier picture of the war but also amp up pressure to get more weapons to the country. Ukraine is largely dismissing the leaked documents as inconsequential for the war effort as they only provide…

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#Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat

#Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat

Bakhmut on the brink as Ukraine signals retreat Ukrainian officials are signaling a potential retreat from the embattled town of Bakhmut, which would give Russia a symbolic victory and deliver Moscow its largest advance in months but wouldn’t significantly change the dynamic of the wider war, experts told The Hill.  A top Ukrainian presidential adviser hinted…

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