Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday shared a letter asking Russian President Vladimir Putin for a face-to-face meeting while the U.S. remains “fully focused” on Iran. Zelensky told Putin that he has “spent nearly of half of your 26 years in power in Russia waging war against Ukraine.” He expands on how much Russia’s war…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed peace talks to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an open letter on Thursday. The appeal came as officials from Germany, France and the UK have been discussing the possibility of holding talks involving Russia and Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Anthony Halpin reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed peace talks to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a rare and combative open letter on Thursday, as efforts to end more than four years of war gained momentum.
In a lengthy open letter addressed to “The President of the Russian Federation” Vladimir Putin [SEE HERE], Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes a ceasefire and direct negotiations between himself and President Putin. Two thirds of the letter are background constructed snark and ridicule aimed toward Western audiences sympathetic to the Ukraine side of the conflict. […] The post Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Proposes a Ceasefire and Direct Talks with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent became defensive when Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) challenged his claims about the Iran war being over.During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Schneider asked Bessent whether Iran still poses threats to Israel and Gulf allies, given their nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact. Bessent backpedaled, claiming, "The conflict is on pause." Schneider pressed further, and Bessent snapped, "No. Don't be absurd." The Wall Street Journal reported President Donald Trump privately told aides he would only end the ceasefire if Tehran kills American troops — contradicting White House claims of decisive victory. The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28, after strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with a ceasefire in effect since April 8. The exchange grew heated when Schneider raised cost-of-living concerns about beef, coffee, housing, and insurance prices. Bessent repeatedly interrupted before attacking Illinois, suggesting people flee the state. Despite the discussions, both officials agreed no president should evade IRS audits.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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The US slapped sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of his family, further ratcheting up pressure on the communist-run Caribbean island.
President Donald Trump keeps telling Americans that diplomacy with Iran is going well, a deal is close and "it will all work out well in the end."
President Donald Trump repeatedly said Thursday he did not personally see signs of then-President Joe Biden‘s apparent cognitive decline during his meetings with his predecessor in 2024. Former first lady Jill Biden reignited the conversation about her husband’s health in recent days while promoting her new book, both by suggesting she’d seen signs that Biden […]