Unfreeze and use Russian assets to meet Ukraine's needs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness for serious discussions to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, contingent upon the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from key areas. This statement comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Moscow for talks next week.

The recent diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Ukraine, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, have faced significant challenges. Despite initial optimism following a 28-point peace proposal, the situation escalated with renewed missile strikes on Kyiv by Russia, highlighting the fragility of the peace talks.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, seeking to secure increased supplies of Russian oil and gas. This meeting comes amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine and Orban's continued disregard for EU efforts to isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.

The U.S. government has announced a re-examination of green card holders from 19 countries classified as 'of concern,' following a shooting incident near the White House that resulted in critical injuries to two National Guard members. This decision comes in the wake of identifying an Afghan national as the suspect in the incident.

The alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House, was granted asylum in the U.S. this year under the Trump administration. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding the vetting processes for Afghan nationals entering the country.

President Trump announced that the U.S. will soon begin efforts to stop Venezuelan drug traffickers by land, indicating that these actions will commence very soon. This announcement was made during a Thanksgiving address to service members, highlighting the administration's commitment to combat drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.

President Trump announced that the U.S. will soon take action on land to combat alleged drug trafficking linked to Venezuela, while also indicating a willingness to engage in talks with Nicolás Maduro. This dual approach reflects a complex strategy of military pressure combined with potential diplomacy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the U.S.-backed peace proposal regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict is merely a starting point for further discussions, emphasizing that Kyiv must accept the Kremlin's territorial demands. This statement follows a series of negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing war that has persisted since Russia's invasion nearly four years ago.