Francis Fukuyama: 'Trump is the most disappointing thing that's happened' in decades

The European Commission is advancing a plan to utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, as President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media following a commission meeting. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Ukraine's efforts against Russia, despite the Kremlin's assertion that President Putin did not reject a U.S. peace plan but found certain aspects unacceptable.

A Russian court has sentenced US citizen Robert Gilman to an additional two years in prison, following his initial incarceration in 2022 for a drunken assault on a police officer. This development was reported by state media on Wednesday.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has issued a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, cautioning against military threats aimed at Colombia in response to drug trafficking. This statement follows Trump's suggestion that military strikes could target countries producing narcotics, specifically mentioning Colombia and Venezuela during a cabinet meeting.

US President Donald Trump made controversial remarks during a cabinet meeting, stating he does not want Somali immigrants in the country. This statement coincided with reports of federal raids targeting the Somali community in Minneapolis, raising concerns about the potential wrongful detention of US-born citizens.

Venezuelan expert Christopher Sabatini stated that President Nicolas Maduro's primary concern is his survival amid escalating pressure from the United States, particularly from President Donald Trump, who has intensified threats and offered safe passage for Maduro to leave the country. This situation reflects the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela as the government faces increasing external and internal challenges.

US President Donald Trump expressed strong opposition to Somali immigrants, stating they should not be welcomed in the country. His remarks coincided with a scandal in Minnesota involving over $1 billion in fraudulent social services linked to individuals of Somali descent.

The European Commission has announced a proposal to fund Ukraine through a loan backed by frozen Russian assets, a move that has sparked significant debate within the EU. This initiative aims to address Ukraine's budget shortfall amid ongoing conflict, with an alternative option for an EU loan based on common borrowing introduced to appease concerns from Belgium, which holds a substantial portion of these assets.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, characterizing the talks as 'constructive' while acknowledging that significant work remains to achieve peace. During the meeting, Putin accused Kyiv’s European allies of undermining U.S.-led efforts to resolve the war.