US and Ukrainian officials hold further talks on Trump's proposal to end war

Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials are engaged in a third day of discussions in Florida, focusing on a US-mediated proposal aimed at establishing a security framework for postwar Ukraine. This meeting follows previous talks in Moscow and reflects ongoing efforts to resolve the nearly four-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner are set to continue discussions with the Ukrainian delegation in Florida, emphasizing that any substantial progress in peace talks hinges on Russia's actions. This meeting follows a contentious period in negotiations, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy in the ongoing conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that there is 'no mistrust' between Europe and the US regarding Ukraine, following a report suggesting he had warned of a potential US betrayal of Kyiv. Macron emphasized the importance of unity between Americans and Europeans on the Ukrainian issue during a visit to China.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in productive discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during the FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, focusing on cooperation under the USMCA trade agreement.

Donald Trump's administration has released a policy document asserting that Europe is facing 'civilisational erasure' due to migration and EU integration, urging the need to 'cultivate resistance' against this trajectory. The US National Security Strategy explicitly supports far-right nationalist parties in Europe, reflecting a significant shift in US foreign policy.

Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old from Virginia, made his first court appearance facing charges related to the planting of pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, the night before the Capitol riot. He stated in court that he believed in Donald Trump's false claims regarding the 2020 election results.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that challenges the birthright citizenship policy, which was previously targeted by Donald Trump's executive order. Lower courts had rejected this order, maintaining the status quo of citizenship rights for individuals born in the United States.

Recent military strikes by the United States on alleged drug trafficking boats have resulted in the deaths of at least 86 individuals, prompting experts to label these actions as illegal killings. The strikes have raised significant concerns regarding their legality and the ethical implications of such military operations in the Caribbean region.