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Trump has been touting ongoing talks with Iran to end the war, while Tehran publicly denies any discussions. Analysts say both sides have political incentives—Trump hoping to ease domestic backlash and oil-price pressures, Iran seeking leverage and political legitimacy—suggesting back-channel discussions may exist and negotiations could intensify regardless of public statements.
Melania Trump claimed she has been secretly communicating with Vladimir Putin for three months to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children separated from their families due to the war, and reported that eight children have already been reunited.
Key advisers to Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell have been engaged in secretive back channel talks to secure McConnell's endorsement of Trump for the 2024 presidential nomination. The endorsement would hold enormous symbolic value for Trump, signaling acceptance from the last Republican congressional leader who has yet to offer support. The conversations between the two camps have been ongoing, with efforts to create a more productive working relationship, and Trump expressing his expectation of McConnell's endorsement by late January.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat are set to hold back-channel talks, signaling a potential thaw in US-China relations as the two countries navigate a range of contentious issues. The talks come amid heightened tensions over trade, technology, human rights, and regional security, and could provide an opportunity for both sides to address concerns and seek common ground.