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George Beebe

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Europe

Trump risks going full Biden by giving Tomahawks to Ukraine

He needs to follow his old diplomatic instincts for ending the war, no matter how unpopular with Kyiv and the Europeans

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Europe

Why is Putin OK with Ukraine joining the EU?

While the accession process would be arduous, there's a certain pragmatism in Russia's acquiescence

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Europe

Loose, abstract talk of 'guarantees' could sink Ukraine peace

In the case of peacekeepers and post-war security, we need more clarity about what both sides will accept — now — to get to a deal

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Europe

No NATO for Ukraine is key to jumpstarting stalled talks

Advice to President Trump: if you want a 'win', deal with this Russian demand before calling for a ceasefire

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Europe

What the giddy reaction to Ukraine's surprise attacks says about us

Kyiv may have just set the war on a path to nuclear confrontation, and nobody cares