Zelenskyy is racing to beat Trump's peace plan deadline – but what will Russia do?

Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, contingent upon the finalization of a peace deal for Ukraine. He indicated that his peace plan is nearing completion, with only a few points of disagreement remaining.

Ukraine has announced that it has reached an understanding with the United States regarding a revised peace plan, as President Trump indicated that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Moscow to discuss the details further.

US President Donald Trump has dispatched special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to resolve outstanding issues related to a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. This initiative follows Trump's assertion that only a few points remain to be finalized in the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to announce a new version of France's Universal National Service (SNU), emphasizing the need for moral forces to address rising global threats. This initiative aims to raise national awareness and readiness in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where civilian support for the military has been significant.

Investigators have identified the source of a fuel leak in the Olympic pipeline, operated by BP, two weeks after it was first detected near a blueberry farm in Everett, Washington. The leak was traced to a 20-inch pipeline, allowing the neighboring 16-inch pipeline to be restarted.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for his dismissive comment regarding discussions about Donald Trump, labeling it a 'poor choice of words' during a recent question period in the House of Commons. This remark has sparked significant backlash and debate among political circles.

South Africa has declared gender-based violence a national disaster, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The country faces a staggering statistic of 15 women killed daily due to gender violence, highlighting a critical public safety issue.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a newly proposed peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for clear indications that Russia is committed to ending its aggressive actions before any agreement can be finalized.