December 4, 02:10 PM • 36312 viewsThe Istanbul Municipal Council elected an interim mayor after the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu. US authorities expressed concern over the arrest and mass protests in Turkey.
American Oversight is suing Trump administration officials for using Signal to discuss military plans. The chat contained confidential information.
The US is working to cease fire, but for that, according to the State Department, both sides have to compromise. Zelenskyy agreed to a ceasefire against energy infrastructure.
A group of US senators is pushing for the transfer of more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. They are also calling on the Trump administration to encourage allies to take this step.
The British publication The Times warns that after the war, Ukraine may face the problem of uncontrolled arms trafficking. Experts fear the country's transformation into an "arms bazaar".
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire, but there will be no face-to-face meeting. They will discuss a ceasefire at sea and protection of infrastructure.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused CNN of spreading false information about his possible lobbying for the post of Secretary of State and the influence of Steve Witkoff.
A US technical team will meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia before discussions with the Russians. In case of progress, another meeting with the Ukrainian team is possible.
In 2022-2024, Poland allocated 77 million euros for the purchase of 24,560 Starlink terminals for Ukraine. The funds went not only to the purchase, but also to the monthly payment for their operation.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy noted Trump's progress in the ceasefire in Ukraine. He called on Putin to commit to a ceasefire without any conditions.
Rubio and Waltz released details of the conversation between Trump and Zelensky. They discussed Patriot, the situation in Kursk, cooperation in energy and exchange of prisoners of war.
Trump's actions are influencing international politics, raising concerns in Ukraine regarding support. Initial decisions included personnel changes and the cancellation of some of Biden's decisions.
According to Bloomberg, Zelenskyy agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on Russian energy facilities after a conversation with Trump. A detailed report from Rubio and Waltz is expected.
Due to the termination of the stolen children tracking program, evidence of war crimes worth $26 million was deleted. Legislators are calling for the initiative to be restored.
Trump and Putin agreed on a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. There will also be negotiations on a truce in the Black Sea, the White House said.
According to a Russian source, the conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was successful. The negotiations lasted more than an hour and a half, Vance and Rubio were in the White House.
The conversation between Trump and Putin has been going on for an hour and a half. US Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio are in the White House amid the conversation.
Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Rubio are at the White House ahead of Trump's phone call with Putin. Peskov stated that this is part of efforts to find a settlement in Ukraine.
Trump's actions regarding USAID encouraged Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on non-governmental organizations and media in their countries. The governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have stepped up their efforts.
Secretary of State Rubio stated that Trump is the only leader capable of ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has made concessions, but steps are needed from Russia.
US support is important for EU sanctions against Russia. But Trump can change tactics at any moment, which will affect the European region and further relations with Russia.
US Secretary of State Rubio has announced US plans to end the war in Ukraine. Plan A is a ceasefire, Plan B is negotiations at the table to finally end the war.
US President's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said that bilateral diplomacy between the US and Ukraine is ongoing. He called Ukraine's permanent membership in NATO "very unlikely".
US Secretary of State Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discussed the resumption of communication between the US and the aggressor. In addition, Washington drew attention to security in the Red Sea and Houthi attacks on US ships. Rubio stressed the decisive response to threats.
The Trump administration has struck a deal with El Salvador to house 300 members of a Venezuelan gang in prison. Washington will pay $6 million a year to keep the detainees.
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff will debrief with Trump on the meeting with Putin. Secretary of State Rubio and Advisor Waltz will also be present at the meeting.
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the forced repatriation of Uyghurs. This is a response to their participation in the return of 40 Uyghurs to China in late February.
The US Secretary of State has stated cautious optimism regarding negotiations with Russia for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The US is making it known to Russia that reciprocity is key to peace.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is no longer a desirable person in the country. Trump cut aid to South Africa over the land expropriation law.
Marco Rubio, without directly answering about trust in Putin, noted the "positive interaction" between representatives of the United States and Russia. He expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing the importance of actions, not statements.
