US peace proposal would see Ukraine giving up land, arms

The U.S. has proposed a peace plan for Russia and Ukraine, but the EU has indicated it will not accept the deal. The proposal has raised concerns regarding its implications for Ukraine's territorial integrity and military capabilities.

Leading US stock markets experienced a decline shortly after a brief rally sparked by Nvidia's strong earnings report. The initial optimism faded as concerns about a potential bubble in the artificial intelligence sector resurfaced, putting pressure on technology stocks central to the AI boom.

Jessie Diggins, the most decorated American cross-country skier, has announced her retirement at the end of the season. As the world’s No. 1 ranked skier, she will compete in her fourth Olympics at Milano-Cortina and finish her career at the World Cup finals in Lake Placid. Diggins has achieved three overall World Cup titles, three distance globes, and four Olympic medals, significantly impacting the sport in the US.

A U.S. official presented a draft peace deal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, emphasizing that any agreement must be approved by Ukraine and should not lead to its capitulation. European officials reiterated the importance of Ukrainian sovereignty in any peace negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to negotiate with Donald Trump regarding a US-backed peace plan that requires Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy's office confirmed that he has received the draft plan, which was developed by US and Russian officials, and he will discuss it with Trump in the coming days.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to speak with former U.S. President Donald Trump following the proposal of a peace plan for Ukraine drafted by U.S. and Russian officials, reportedly without Ukraine's involvement. The plan aims to address the ongoing conflict but has raised concerns regarding territorial concessions.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney, a key architect of the Iraq War, has passed away at the age of 84. His funeral was attended by former presidents and national figures, although Donald Trump was notably absent. Cheney's legacy remains contentious, reflecting deep political divisions in the US.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is negotiating to acquire Russia's stake in the Serbian energy company NIS, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This development follows U.S. sanctions that have pressured Russia's influence in Serbia's energy sector.