The State of It

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has clarified the Trump administration’s stance on Ukraine, along with a warning that America cannot be relied upon to guarantee Europe’s security against Russia. He also said that it is ‘unrealistic’ for Ukraine to fully reclaim its 2014 borders. It comes as the country fights to hold onto its territory. The Times’ Maxim Tucker explains how that fight now includes robots on the front lines.

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The US president warns ‘all hell will break out’ if Hamas doesn’t release remaining Israeli hostages by Saturday. It follows the militant group’s threat to postpone further releases, blaming Israel for violating the ceasefire deal. The Times’ George Grylls unpacks how this impacts prospects for peace – and casts a shadow over Donald Trump’s meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah. 

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At the start of a potentially monumental week for the war in Ukraine, during which top level, international diplomats gather for the Munich Security Conference, we look at the concept that any ceasefire might leave the situation "frozen". The Times' World Affairs Editor, Catherine Philp, explains how history shows that rarely ends well.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, former US Ambassador to Nato Kurt Volker dissects the Trump administration’s approach to Russia, Ukraine, and global diplomacy. He contends that while Kyiv has navigated the situation astutely, Moscow has been left scrambling in response to the new US president’s unconventional tactics.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, former British armed forces minister James Heappey criticises the West’s hesitancy in taking decisive action on Ukraine and warns of the long-term dangers posed by a sub-optimal peace deal. 

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As North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia vanish from the front line, Ukraine fears their retraining could turn them into deadlier adversaries. Reporting from Sumy, The Times’ Maxim Tucker investigates why so many North Koreans have perished on the battlefield.

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Amid ongoing condemnation of Donald Trump’s vision for a Gaza ‘Riviera’, Israel’s defence minister has ordered the military to prepare to help the voluntary departure of Palestinians. The Times’ Israel correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger, breaks down the plan—and why the minister argues countries like Spain, Ireland, and Norway should take in Gazans.

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As the world responds to Donald Trump’s assertion that the US will take control of and transform Gaza, what does this mean for the long-anticipated normalisation deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia – and the prospects for lasting peace in Gaza? The Times’ Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, and US assistant editor, David Charter, delve into the fallout from an extraordinary press conference.

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As China retaliates against Donald Trump’s “malicious” tariffs, worries about a new trade war are mounting. Previous sanctions and restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing’s technological and military advancements may have unintentionally fuelled Chinese innovation. Scott Kennedy of the CSIS think tank argues that America’s campaign against Chinese tech has already backfired.

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On the eve of the imposition of huge tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods into the US, we ask if Donald Trump is taking a risk that might embolden his enemies. David Lubin, Senior Fellow at Chatham House's Global Economy and Finance Programme, analyses the impact the tariffs might have on friends and foes alike.

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