Links to TWO reports: from National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (Scroll down for UKRAINE 2-18-26, and up or down for IRAN, GAZA and MEDIA.) — MCM

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Trump administration balances Ukraine talks and Russia deal prospects. Reported by Charles Maynes and Michel Martin | NPR  The U.S. concluded another round of talks to end the war in Ukraine as the White House pressured Ukraine while exploring potential business opportunities with Russia amid a reported economic proposal. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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Russia expert discusses the role of investments in pursuit of peace. Leila Fadel of NPR talks with historian Sergey Radchenko about the role of investment in the pursuit of peace. Ukraine’s president says Russia offered the U.S. a $13 trillion economic proposal. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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