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Army general ousted by Hegseth shares farewell message: soldiers deserve ‘leaders of character’

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The Independent UK

Top general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made the remark in a final email to officials after he was forced out

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s decision-making rooted in ‘paranoia’ over job security: report

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The Independent UK

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Hegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claims

Republicans have been praising the service of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after he and others were apparently forced out by the Defense Secretary

The Independent UK

America is at war with Iran, and Pete Hegseth just fired 3 generals in a single day, including the Army’s top officer

The real job criteria are becoming clear now.

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Pete Hegseth 'Blocks Promotions' of Black and Female Army Officers Amid Trump DEI Crackdown

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of four senior Army officers, sparking controversy over diversity and inclusion in the military.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

US defense secretary axed the four officers’ names from list to become one-star generals, the New York Times reports

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Hegseth removes four officers – two women and two Black men – from military promotion list: report

Defense secretary reportedly removed the names of officers himself before list of potential promotions went to the White House

The Independent UK

Expert disclosed what Pete Hegseth is busy doing – it explains why so many top military officials keep disappearing

This is "way below his pay grade."

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Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire

The Independent UK

US push for an end to the war in Ukraine sets off a flurry of shuttle diplomacy

The latest U.S. push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine has unleashed a frenzy of diplomatic activity

The Independent UK

Scoop: Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks

The previously unreported meeting laid the groundwork for the talks in Geneva last weekend.

Axios

Zelenskyy Backs US Peace Framework as Trump Sends Envoys to Putin and Kyiv for Final Negotiations

Ukraine says the US peace framework can become a full agreement as Trump sends envoys to meet Putin and Kyiv officials in a push to finalise a deal.

International Business Times UK

The rise of Dan Driscoll, Army secretary turned envoy

"We got Driscoll, who's well-liked, who's well-trusted. He's connected with U.S. government leadership."

Axios

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Euronews

Trump says he's sending his envoys to meet Putin and Ukrainian officials after 'fine-tuning' plan

Trump says his plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine has been reviewed after US mediators held talks with both sides to address concerns. Trump noted that high-level officials, including Steve Witkoff, will hold further discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials as early as next week.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ has become key figure in Ukraine peace talks

His charm offensive has caused Trump to include the Iraq War veteran in more talks

Axios

Trump will meet with Zelensky, Putin only in final stages of peace deal

Trump seems open to allowing more time for peace talks as negotiations gain steam.

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Is this the end? Secret Abu Dhabi talks push Ukraine to accept Donald Trump’s peace deal

After days of back-and-forth discussions about a peace deal, Ukraine has finally agreed to one to end its long war with Russia. A U.S. official on Tuesday revealed that President Zelenskyy will arrive in Washington later this week to finalize the details.

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Axios

Zelensky ready to meet Trump over Thanksgiving to finalize deal, top aide tells Axios

U.S. and Ukrainian officials have agreed in principle on most aspects of the plan.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump to send envoy to Russia - but will only meet Putin and Zelensky when deal is final

Trump says the countries are ‘very close’ to a peace deal as Russian strikes target Zaporizhzhia

The Guardian - UK

US to send envoy to Moscow to discuss proposals to end Ukraine war

Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issues

Axios

U.S. meets Russia in UAE after "understanding" reached with Ukraine

Now Ukraine sounds optimistic, and Russia seems wary.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to move forward with US plan and discuss ‘sensitive points’ with Trump - as it happened

Ukrainian leader says that talks should also include European allies; Trump says deal is close

The Independent UK

Who are the key players in peace talks between Washington, Ukraine and Russia?

The historic discussions come after weeks of stalled talks as European leaders call for urgent action

Axios

How Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine shocked the world

Zelensky listened on speaker phone as Witkoff and Kushner read, line by line, from a 28-point plan.

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