January 8, 06:39 PM • 91162 viewsJanuary 10, 03:04 PM • 13948 viewsJanuary 10, 01:08 PM • 16863 viewsJanuary 8, 08:37 AM • 72648 viewsU. S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik stated that Trump is not seeking the resignation of Zelensky and is not interfering in Ukrainian politics. Trump plans to find tools for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated the possibility of resuming negotiations on the minerals deal if Zelensky changes his position. Zelensky had previously expressed readiness to sign an agreement with the U.S.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed doubts about the administration's willingness to work with Zelensky after the meeting on February 28. He stated that the Ukrainian president is "not ready to talk about peace" and has done a "disservice" to his country.
Donald Trump called Zelensky's statement that a deal to end the war is still far off the "worst" one. Trump stated that the U.S. will not tolerate such a position from the Ukrainian side for long.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated the possibility of blocking military and financial aid to Ukraine if gas transit to Europe does not resume. He also proposes an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.
Republican Congressman Mike Turner called for continued support for Ukraine but insisted on the necessity of negotiations. He emphasized that Russia remains the aggressor that is killing Ukrainians.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz welcomed European efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The White House refrained from commenting on its own contribution to the peace plan proposed by European leaders.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that it was impossible to resume the work of Nord Stream-2. According to him, the pipeline is technically difficult to restore, and politically the project has already been exhausted.
Germany's likely future chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that the recent altercation between Trump and Zelensky was induced escalation by the US. Merz stated that the incident in the Oval Office was not spontaneous.
The President said that the signing of the agreement with the transfer of territories to Russia is not peace, but coercion. According to him, such actions will lead to new hostilities in the future.
The British prime minister's office reported that “several options” for a peace agreement for Ukraine are on the table. The key point is the inclusion of an American support mechanism to deter future Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian president said that suspending US aid would only benefit Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with the United States and expressed hope for continued support.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not trade territories and valuables. Representatives of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia should be at the table to negotiate an end to the war.
Antonio Costa said that peace is not just a ceasefire that will give Russia time to return stronger. He was responding to Orban's letter demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia, following the example of the United States.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern about the political course of a number of countries and the escalation of violence in the world. Particular attention was paid to the wars in Ukraine and other countries, and women's rights in Afghanistan and Iran.
UK Defence Secretary Luke Pollard stated that the deployment of troops in Ukraine is possible without the US. However, the participation of Americans is necessary to achieve a firm and lasting peace.
The head of the Foreign Policy Committee, Merezhko, announced a temporary pause in relations between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, there are no official statements about the suspension of aid, and the UK can become a diplomatic bridge.
British Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard denied the existence of an agreement with France on a one-month truce in Ukraine. According to him, various options for achieving a lasting peace are being discussed “privately.
At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba commented on the emotional discussion between the leaders of the United States and Ukraine. He called for a diplomatic solution to conflicts and emphasized the importance of mutual understanding between the countries.
The United States plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting March 4 due to the fentanyl problem. China is developing countermeasures that will include tariff and non-tariff restrictions on American goods.
American actor Adam Sandler broke the dress code at the Oscars 2025 ceremony by wearing a $175,000 Aviator Nation hoodie and basketball shorts. The comedian skipped the red carpet and joked about his look with host Conan O'Brien.
Donald Trump said that the United States should worry less about Putin and more about illegal migrants. He warned of the threat of “gangsters and drug lords” to the country, comparing the situation to Europe.
After the altercation in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow hopes for a quick restoration of US-Russian relations. A new round of negotiations between Rubio and Lavrov is being prepared in the Persian Gulf region.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.
Elon Musk published a cartoon with Zelensky comparing the situation in Ukraine to a tram that can be stopped. The billionaire hints at Ukraine's rejection of certain guarantees.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is ready to restore normal relations with Ukraine if Kyiv is ready for peace. To end the war, it is necessary to involve Russia in the negotiation process.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.
The President of Ukraine declared his readiness for a new visit to the United States and assured of continued cooperation. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's failure would mean failure for both Europe and the United States.
Republican Senator James Lankford opposed Zelenskyy's resignation, saying it would lead to chaos in Ukraine. He also supported the President of Ukraine's position of no confidence in Putin for violating the agreements.
