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Putin’s signal of openness to arms control talks ahead of the Trump summit is a strategic move as New START nears its 2026 expiry. It may aim to draw the West into diplomacy while creating political maneuvering space under sanctions. Yet, it remains unclear whether he is willing to make real concessions on Ukraine.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-14/putin-seeks-arms-control-treaty-as-next-stage-after-trump-summit?srnd=homepage-middle-east

The Urban Herald Aug 14

US President Trump plans a landmark three-way summit with Putin and Zelensky in Alaska, aiming to broker peace in Ukraine amid rising tensions. The historic meeting could reshape global diplomacy and impact the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe. 🌍🤝 #UkrainePeace #TrumpSummit

Yonhap Infomax News Aug 14

Global markets rallied as expectations for a September U.S. rate cut intensified, with stocks and gold rising, the dollar weakening, and central banks signaling policy flexibility amid robust labor data and geopolitical developments.
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Headlines Africa Jul 31

Africa: Trump's Next Africa Summit Must Be On African Soil - - African Leaders Should Insist: [Liberian Observer] When US President Donald J. Trump hosted five African Heads of State at the White House earlier this month -- including Liberia's Joseph Nyuma Boakai -- it was touted as a high-level dialogue. A carefully staged "test run" for the larger U.S.-Africa summit Trump is expected to announce… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TMClmD #Africa #USAfricaRelations #TrumpSummit #AfricanLeadership #GlobalPolitics