The US is attempting to dealer an finish to the battle between Israel and Hamas. Ceasefire talks start and finish and start once more. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has traveled to the area 10 instances prior to now yr.
And that is not the one battle the US hopes to finish. Russia and Ukraine have been combating since 2014 when Russia first attacked. It launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, greater than two and a half years in the past.
The US and NATO have been supporting Ukraine’s efforts to carry off Russia in a hope to protect broader safety and stability in Western Europe.
The following occupant of the White Home seems to be sure to inherit two main conflicts.
Why are these wars lasting so lengthy ad infinitum?
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