Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the warBy Gram SlatterySAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war between them, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on his visit to Uzbekistan on Monday. Asked about a possible meeting of US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an…Al-Monitor1d agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpukraine russia conflict
Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new lawBy Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country's goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, Trump…Al-Monitor3d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyDonald Trumprussia sanctions waiver
South Korea reviews expanding military mission in Middle East, report saysSEOUL, Oct 16 (Reuters) - South Korea is reviewing an expansion of its military operations in the Middle East, the Kyunghyang Shinmun newspaper reported on Thursday, as the US ally faces pressure from President Donald Trump to provide support for the war in Iran. Seoul is weighing expanding the operational area of its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit, which…Al-Monitor4d agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpsouth korea military expansion
