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  1. In Trump’s Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street. Ukraine Is the Latest Example.

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:44:15 -0000

    The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back.

  2. What Putin Gains From Releasing an American Prisoner

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:07 -0000

    After Russia released an American prisoner, President Trump’s special envoy praised President Vladimir V. Putin as “a humanitarian.” Our White House and national security correspondent, David E. Sanger, describes how the release comes amid Mr. Trump’s broader shift toward Russia and away from Ukraine.

  3. Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:59:13 -0000

    The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.

  4. When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:11:31 -0000

    Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.

  5. A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:04:31 -0000

    Julio Herrera Velutini, a prominent Venezuelan, was seeking clemency. He got it not long after his daughter gave Ms. Habba, a lawyer close to President Trump, an extraordinarily lucrative job.

  6. Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:03:22 -0000

    Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

  7. Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:26:40 -0000

    Speaking in Qatar, President Emmanuel Macron railed against foreign leaders who he said had made false claims about unrest in France for their own political ends.

  8. In Six Decades of Public Life, I Never Thought I Would Write This Piece

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:21:45 -0000

    Trump’s meddling would have dark consequences for our democracy and our prosperity.