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24 April 2025
CNN | Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes
on Kyiv since last summer
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US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” after Russia launched its
deadliest wave of attacks on Kyiv in nine months, telling President Vladimir
Putin to “STOP!” as he attempts to push Ukraine to agree on a contentious
ceasefire proposal.
NBC News | Marco Rubio says Iran will need to drop nuclear enrichment to
achieve a deal with the U.S.
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Iran <[link removed]> will have to stop enriching uranium under
any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a
civilian nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ahead of
talks between Tehran and Washington on Saturday.
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BBC | Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea
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Vladimir Putin initially denied having anything to do with Russia's capture of
Crimea in February 2014, when mysterious masked commandos in unidentified green
uniforms seized the local parliament and fanned out across the peninsula.
The Wall Street Journal | China Signals Openness to U.S. Trade Talks—but Not
Under Duress
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China signaled it was open to trade talks with the U.S. a day after President
Trump said he was willing to cut tariffs onChinese goods
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, though Beijing warned it wouldn’t negotiate under continued threats from the
White House.
Military Times | Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform
plans
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The top VA executive is scheduled to testify before the Senate Veterans’
Affairs Committee on May 7 as part of the chamber’s preparation for the
department’s fiscal 2026 request. Similar appearances from other Cabinet
officials are expected throughout the month.
Military.com | Supreme Court to Hear Case of Marine Veteran Allegedly Denied
Years of Combat Disability Pay
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The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case Monday from medically retired
service members who say the Defense Department's misinterpretation of a law
prevented them from receiving the maximum amount of disability compensation for
their combat-related injuries.
Scripps News | Secretary Doug Collins outlines a plan for 'streamlining' care
at Veterans Affairs
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As the Trump administration approaches 100 days in its second term, Secretary
of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins describes a focus on 'customer service' as he
settles into his role leading the department, amid efforts to trim the federal
government.
The American Conservative | Saving the World is Not America’s Responsibility
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| Doug Bandow
The world can be an ugly place. Russia invaded Ukraine. Sudan is consumed by
civil war. Haiti is overrun by violent gangs. Conflict has surged in the
Democratic Republic of Congo. Somalia is ravaged by violence. Israel is waging
war on Palestinians. In Burma the military regime is committing murder and
mayhem.
Responsible Statecraft | Ukraine and Europe can't afford to refuse Trump's
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Anatol Lieven
Most of the peace plan
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for Ukraine now sketched out by theTrump administration
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based on common sense, and has indeed already been tacitly accepted by Kyiv.
Vox | The US has quietly gotten into another war in the Middle East
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Joshua Keating
President Donald Trump has, in the past, described America’s military
involvement in the Middle East as “the worst decision ever made
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endless wars.”
In some areas, the administration has followed through. The US has begun a
majordrawdown of US troops in Syria
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, following through on a goal dating back to Trump’s first term, and is
threatening to“walk away” from its involvement in the war in Ukraine
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, with or without a deal to end the fighting.
Concerned Veterans for America has been vocal on the war in Ukraine. We
believe it is past time for a negotiated peace deal.
CVA’s Executive Director, John Vick wrote a piece for Foreign Policy
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arguing that recent European defense investments prove burden sharing works.
As allies finally meet their commitments, America gains the flexibility to
focus elsewhere. With “Readiness 2030” underway, the Trump administration’s
tough love may be reshaping the alliance for the better. Read how shared
burdens make stronger allies.Read more here
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ICYMI, CVA’s strategic director John Byrnes joined OAN’s The Real Story with
Riley Lewis <[link removed]> last week
to discuss the Ukraine war and CVA’s realist perspective.
And our director of education, Chris Enget, joined The American Potential
Podcast to discuss his secret weapon for conquering anxiety and PTSD: His
service dog, Bolt.Hear how a service dog can help its owner live their most
fulfilling life <[link removed]>.
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