Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine Is Looking Like Europe’s Least-Bad Option

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid escalating tensions with the United States, particularly following a recent military buildup by the U.S. in the Caribbean region. This support comes as the U.S. has intensified its pressure campaign against Maduro's regime, including the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast.

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine war have intensified, with former President Donald Trump expressing impatience for a peace deal. Recent discussions between Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials have focused on establishing a security framework for postwar Ukraine, indicating a potential shift in negotiations.

The Trump administration is reshaping American diplomacy, particularly regarding its relationships with Europe, as discussed in a recent NPR episode featuring correspondents Greg Myre and Eleanor Beardsley. The focus is on the evolving U.S. stance towards Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia and the implications for European alliances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States is advocating for the establishment of a 'free economic zone' in eastern Ukraine, which would serve as a buffer between conflicting armies. Zelenskyy emphasized that any territorial arrangements would require a referendum to ensure legitimacy.

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring travelers from Europe and other countries using the visa waiver program to disclose their social media handles from the past five years. This move has sparked significant backlash from a U.S. travel association, prominent Democrats, and potential travelers from Europe and Australia, who view it as an invasion of privacy.

President Donald Trump's administration has proposed a new policy requiring travelers from Europe and other countries using the visa waiver program to disclose their social media handles from the past five years. This initiative has sparked significant backlash from a U.S. travel association, a prominent Democrat, and potential travelers from Europe and Australia, raising concerns over privacy and civil liberties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss a vision for peace amid ongoing territorial tensions with Russia. This dialogue comes as European leaders are pushing for a more assertive stance from the U.S. regarding Ukraine's situation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a new U.S. proposal for a 'free economic zone' in the contested Donbas region, aimed at facilitating a peace deal amid ongoing conflict with Russia. This initiative is part of broader discussions as Ukraine prepares to submit revised proposals to U.S. negotiators.