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NPR News: 02-18-2025 2PM EST
Although Vladimir Putin still insists on calling his war a “special military operation,” as the aggression against Ukraine enters its fourth year, the symptoms of a war of attrition are increasingly obvious. The twin hobgoblins of long wars—a beggared treasury and rising prices–are rearing their heads. Military campaigns tend to turn on a single decisive […]
Trump is agreeing to what #Putin wants (concessions on #Russia–#Ukraine war, summit meetings) while getting zero in return.
That is not how to deal with Kremlin.
That is not strong negotiating.
It appears Putin is taking Trump to the cleaners. pic.twitter.com/JuIDAurSjl
— Steven Pifer (@steven_pifer) February 18, 2025
Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.
The post Two Tiny Captives, Symbols of Hostage Crisis, to Come Home Dead, Hamas Says first appeared on Trump News – trump-news.org.
The top official at the Social Security Administration stepped down after a clash with DOGE employees over access to sensitive personal records, two sources told ABC News.
The post Top Social Security Administration official steps down after clash with DOGE, sources say first appeared on Trump News – trump-news.org.
⚡️ France to host second summit on Ukraine, European security, Reuters reports.
France plans to host another high-level meeting on Feb. 19 to discuss Ukraine and European security, Reuters reported.https://t.co/re5Ca4ubHQ
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 18, 2025