Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced a possible reset of US-Russian relations. He believes that Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who has good relations with Donald Trump, should intervene in the situation.
The spokesman for the Russian dictator Peskov stated that the Kremlin is "ready" for negotiations only after achieving the goals of the so-called "SVO. "
US President Donald Trump is in excellent health, as evidenced by "absolutely normal" MRI results of his heart and abdomen. The 79-year-old president's examination was conducted in October and confirmed the absence of problems.
Donald Trump has tasked trusted individuals without diplomatic training, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with negotiating a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. They are scheduled to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, despite criticism over their ties to Russian officials.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will hold talks with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding a possible path to ending Russia's war against Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the afternoon, following the earlier establishment of an "updated and improved peace framework agreement" by the US and Ukraine.
Brent crude futures rose to $63. 24, WTI to $59.42. This comes amid an assessment of risks from drone strikes on Russian energy facilities and escalating US-Venezuela relations.
On November 21, Donald Trump, in a phone conversation, gave Nicolas Maduro until November 28 to safely leave Venezuela. The next day, Trump announced the closure of the country's airspace.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff went to Russia to present Putin with an agreed-upon draft of a "peace plan" after a meeting in Florida. The Russian leader had previously stated his unwillingness to compromise and demanded the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the occupied territories.
US President Donald Trump urged Israel to continue dialogue with Syria after a border incident that escalated relations. This happened after Israeli soldiers were wounded during an operation near the Syrian border.
Gasoline prices in the US have fallen to $3 a gallon, the lowest level since May 2021. This drop is due to cheaper crude oil and weak consumer demand, although the price is still significantly higher than Trump's pre-election promise of $2 a gallon.
Bitcoin, after reaching a record high of $126,210. 50 on October 6, fell by 11.8% to less than $85,000. This drop led to a decline in crypto industry stocks, including Coinbase Global and Robinhood Markets.
The United States and Great Britain have reached an agreement on zero tariffs for British drug exports to the US. The NHS will increase the net price for innovative drugs by 25%, which could increase NHS costs by £3 billion.
Key issues, from territories to NATO, remain open, and the peace plan is just entering its most difficult phase.
The EU warns the Donald Trump administration against granting amnesty to Putin or writing off Russia's war crimes, calling it a strategic catastrophe. The EU emphasizes the need to hold Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine and supports the creation of a tribunal.
Indian state-owned refineries Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum are resuming purchases of discounted Russian crude oil at around $5 a barrel. India's total purchases are unlikely to exceed 600,000 barrels per day, with payments made in UAE dirhams and US dollars.
European Council President António Costa will host an informal meeting of EU leaders on February 12 at Alden Biesen Castle, Belgium, to discuss Europe's competitiveness. The meeting will follow discussions on the European Commission's proposal for a pan-European industrial revival.
Donald Trump has stated his readiness to release his MRI results in response to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's doubts about his physical and mental condition. Trump noted that his MRIs are perfect but did not specify when exactly he would publish them.
The meeting between Kremlin head Vladimir Putin and US President's special representative Stephen Witkoff is scheduled for December 2. This was announced by Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on constructive talks with the US in Miami, noting the presence of "difficult issues" that still need to be worked on. Further actions will be determined after the report of Ukrainian representatives returning to Europe and planned negotiations with European partners.
The European Commission is consulting with member states on a "reparations loan," but Belgium is resisting. EU leaders must find a solution before the December 18-19 summit, as all options have weaknesses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin on Tuesday. This will be the first official visit of the President and First Lady of Ukraine to Ireland.
US President's Special Representative Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. The talks between the US and Ukraine have focused on the de facto border with Russia.
US-Ukraine talks focused on defining a de facto border with Russia under a peace agreement. The meeting was difficult, but productive, with a discussion of the territorial issue.
US President Donald Trump confirmed a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but did not provide any details. Trump also commented on his warning about closing Venezuelan airspace, stating that it was not a signal for an airstrike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This comes amid Donald Trump's optimism about a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that he has no deadlines for Ukraine and Russia regarding the conclusion of a peace agreement, expressing hope for successful negotiations. He also noted that Ukraine has "some difficult problems," including corruption.
President Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian and American delegations in Florida discussed ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty and national interests. According to him, the conversation was constructive, and the parties spoke frankly about all issues.
US and Ukrainian delegations met in Florida to discuss the election schedule, the possibility of territorial exchange, and other outstanding issues. These negotiations are key to agreeing on the proposed peace deal.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would ensure peace for 50-70 years. He noted that both countries are now closer to peace, and Putin is ready for a ceasefire under certain conditions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US aims to end the war by creating a mechanism for Ukraine's independence and sovereignty. He added that this will allow the country to rebuild and achieve significant economic progress.
