Ukraine
A wider European war may well be imminent; NATO has only a small window between Trump's treachery and the rebuilding of Putin's now-decimated military force.
Trump has no interest in peace and even less in a fair solution that recognizes Russia as an illegal aggressor. Not only does Trump view Putin as his greatest ally, he sees the invasion of Ukraine as a gift.
Destroying USAID and firing the agency's inspector general appears to be a pure cover-up of Musk's illegal actions in conducting a foreign policy that included negotiating with an authoritarian dictator and betraying a U.S. ally in time of war.
It might be possible to write a more patronizing, belittling proposal. But it would be difficult.
Meanwhile, Russia abandons multiple bases in Syria as rebel forces advance.
Trump can only threaten to cut off aid. But Trump and Musk together are a much greater threat.
Can Ukraine save Pokrovsk from becoming the next Bakhmut? And ... how hard should it try?
"I think it's because of the money," said Zelenskyy. "I think North Korea is very poor, so they will send their people to the front."
China, Iran, and North Korea see Putin's invasion of Ukraine as a chance to defeat and humiliate the West.
If this conflict continues, it's Americaâand every other Western nationâwhose arsenal is at risk.
Since the last update in June, it seems that a few things have happened.Â
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been a strong supporter of Ukraine. Ohio Sen. JD Vance has consistently opposed aid to Ukraine.