Trump, Zelensky Talk Cease-Fire Conditions in Phone Call
Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of continuing attacks on energy infrastructure.
Trump-Putin Call Makes Limited Progress in Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin agreed to pause strikes on “energy and infrastructure” in Ukraine but rejected a wider truce.
White House Deports Hundreds of Immigrants Despite Court Order
U.S. President Donald Trump is using the controversial Alien Enemies Act to remove undocumented migrants.
China, Russia, and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks
High-level diplomats urge Washington to lift nuclear sanctions on Tehran.
Putin Says Russia Is Open to a Cease-Fire Deal—With Caveats
The Russian leader said “there are issues that need to be discussed” before he can accept a truce.
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The European Union and Canada retaliate with a slew of countermeasures.
Ukraine Agrees to U.S.-Led Cease-Fire Proposal
The United States will immediately lift its pause on military aid and intelligence-sharing to Kyiv.
Canada’s Liberal Party Elects Mark Carney as Next Prime Minister
The former central banker plans to tackle U.S. tariffs with retaliatory measures.
Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions Over Recent Ukraine Attack
But the U.S. president stopped short of denouncing Moscow’s large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
European Leaders Convene Emergency Summit on Ukraine, Russia
The continent is seeking new ways to defend itself without relying on U.S. support.
China Orders Major Boost to Defense Spending
Beijing’s military posturing aims to assert its dominance on the global stage, particularly with the United States and Taiwan.
The Trade War Is Here
Canada, Mexico, and China vow retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs.
Europe Proposes Unified Position to Support Ukraine
But Kyiv’s allies remain adamant that aid must come with U.S. security guarantees.
White House Talks Between Trump, Zelensky Collapse
The anticipated critical minerals deal appears off the table for now after the U.S. president berated the Ukrainian leader.
Starmer Urges Trump to Commit to U.S. Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The British prime minister has said that a British-led peacekeeping force is contingent on U.S. support.