His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started ... to apply pressure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, as a map shows the state of play on parts of the front line.

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US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States take ownership of Ukraine's power plants, saying it "would be the best protection for that infrastructure." An RFE/RL map shows where ...