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Ukraine-Russia Peace, Noncitizens And Due Process, Khartoum Destroyed

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Apr 25, 2025
Ukraine insists that a ceasefire is necessary before any peace deal with Russia can be arranged. Meanwhile, Trump argues that not all deportations require trials, raising concerns about due process for noncitizens. The devastation in Khartoum is laid bare as two years of conflict have turned the city into ruins. Infrastructure has collapsed, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis as returning residents struggle to cope. The emotional turmoil and territorial integrity of Ukrainians remain critical topics amid ongoing warfare.
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INSIGHT

Ukraine's Peace Preconditions

  • Ukraine insists on a ceasefire before accepting any peace deal with Russia.
  • President Zelensky refuses to concede occupied territories to Russia, emphasizing these lands are Ukrainian.
ANECDOTE

A Mother's Evacuation During Strike

  • Maria Rumyantseva scrambled to evacuate her disabled mother during a Russian missile strike.
  • She questioned how her mother could reach safety alone in just eight minutes, highlighting civilian hardship.
INSIGHT

Ukraine’s View On U.S.-Russia Relations

  • Some Ukrainians remain hopeful for U.S. support despite recent aid cuts.
  • Military commanders doubt Russia-U.S. friendship, reaffirming Ukraine's resolve to self-defend if necessary.
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