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Can this secret diplomacy create a real path toward ending the Ukraine war?

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CIA Chief’s Secret Moscow Trip: Trump’s Three Messages to Russia A rare CIA mission to Moscow has opened a new backchannel between Washington and Russia. Behind the secrecy were reportedly three sensitive issues: NATO security, the Ukraine war and Russia’s relationship with Iran. What Is Happening Now? CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow on August 25 and met senior Russian intelligence officials. The Kremlin confirmed the talks and said President Vladimir Putin did not meet Ratcliffe personally, although Putin was briefed afterward. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump personally sent Ratcliffe and that some senior White House and military officials were not informed beforehand. Trump’s Three Reported Messages Reports indicate Washington wanted Moscow to hear three broad messages: do not threaten NATO members, move toward negotiations over Ukraine, and reconsider or limit support for Iran. Reuters later reported that Ratcliffe raised the possibility ...
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Qatar is trying to keep diplomatic channels alive—but

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Qatar PM in Tehran: A Message of Diplomacy to the World Qatar’s prime minister arriving in Tehran is more than another diplomatic visit. The message to Washington, Tehran and the wider world is increasingly clear: regional states want negotiation to replace military and economic escalation. What Is Happening Now? On August 27, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. Qatar says the discussions focused on de-escalation, creating conditions for dialogue and strengthening regional security. A particularly important issue is the Strait of Hormuz . The talks covered a proposed temporary joint shipping corridor and mine-clearing arrangements. Sheikh Mohammed also stressed respect for neighbouring countries’ sovereignty and freedom of navigation. Why It Matters The visit signals that Qatar is trying to keep a diplomatic bridge open between Iran and the United States . Doha has said tha...
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Military Aid to Iran: Why It Matters Now

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Military Aid to Iran: Why It Matters Now As US-Iran tensions flare again, Moscow's fingerprints are showing up in Tehran's war room. From a "doomsday" command jet to fighter aircraft, Russia's growing support raises a bigger question: how far will this alliance go? What Is Happening Now Since mid-2026, Russia has stepped up visible support for Iran amid its conflict with the US and Israel. In July, a Russian Tu-214PU "doomsday" airborne command aircraft — the same type used to protect Kremlin leadership during crises — landed in Tehran, according to flight-tracking data reported by NDTV and The Week. Alongside this, Russia has reportedly delivered Su-35 fighter jets, Mi-28 attack helicopters, and air-defense systems, while sharing satellite intelligence and targeting data on US assets, per Reuters and the Carnegie Endowment. This builds on the 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty Moscow and Tehran signed in January 2025. Why It Matters Thi...
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Canada-U.S. Tariff Fight Escalates

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Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Ottawa Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs After Failed Talks, Raising New Risks for North American Jobs, Supply Chains and the Future of USMCA One of the world’s closest trading relationships is entering a much more dangerous phase. Canada’s retaliation shows that Ottawa is prepared to absorb economic pain rather than accept Washington’s latest trade demands. What Is Happening Now Canada is moving ahead with dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 8 after negotiations with Washington broke down. Ottawa has identified sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper and electronics as targets. The retaliation follows new U.S. tariffs of 50% on roughly $20 billion of Canadian products . President Donald Trump has also threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles, trucks and auto parts from January 2027. Why It Matters This is more than a tariff dispute. Canada and the United States operate deeply ...
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