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Ukraine peace stays distant as US troops head to Panama
Russia is resisting a ceasefire while Trump's announced energy truce, made without checking with either side, leaves allies unsettled; no end to the war is in sight.
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At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:01 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Panama, Ukraine, US, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Musk says Trump 'ultimately' responsible for Starshield curbs (October 14).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHere is the latest.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRussia is still resisting a ceasefire in Ukraine, and the Guardian says Donald Trump's shifting priorities are unsettling allies, so an end to the war is not getting any closer.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Guardian notes Trump announced an energy ceasefire on Sunday on Truth Social, apparently without checking with either side.
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The story so far
- Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US · BBC
- Ukraine's Vulnerability Grows as Starlink Is Restricted · The New York Times
- Europeans pledge support as Ukraine questions US backing · The New York Times
- U.S. Continues to Provide Intelligence to Ukraine, Officials Say · The New York Times
- Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds · BBC
- Musk says Trump 'ultimately' responsible for Starshield curbs · CNBC
- Ukraine peace stays distant as US troops head to Panama (this story)
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