Historic peace treaty for Armenia and Azerbaijan
After four decades of war, Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed a peace deal. The United States commended the two nations for coming together on a deal that it says will turn the page. The European Union offered congratulations and urged both sides to sign the peace treaty as soon as possible.
Putin wants to talk to Trump about ceasefire
President Vladimir Putin said that Russia agreed with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that any truce would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict and many crucial details need to be sorted out. Putin said he might call Trump to discuss it. Trump said he’d be open to that.
President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vowed to take back wealth “stolen” by other countries, drawing quick retaliation from Europe and Canada. Trump's increased tariffs campaign drew swift retaliation.
Ukraine agrees to ceasefire proposal in talks with U.S.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met for talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, with both sides saying Kyiv supports a U.S. proposed 30-day ceasefire. The talks reflect a new diplomatic push after an unprecedented argument during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House in February.
Canada’s new prime minister
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Canada’s next prime minister, Mark Carney, has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis and will now try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a threat of annexation and an expected federal election.
President Trump sends Ayatollah Ali Khamenei letter
U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. We talk to Alex Vatanka, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. He specializes in Middle Eastern regional security affairs with a particular focus on Iran.
France proposes using its nuclear deterrent to protect Europe from Russia
Facing the prospect that the U.S. might cut them adrift under President Trump, EU leaders held emergency talks to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will be protected. French President Macron floated the idea of using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect Europe from Russian threats.
NATO armed forces are not ready for a modern drone war
Ukraine's armed forces have spent three years learning how to wage a modern drone war. And the country's top drone commander says it's a kind of combat the armies of NATO are not yet prepared to fight and need to be.
President Trump delivers an address to Congress
President Trump will deliver the first address to Congress of his second term and likely highlight ending the Ukraine and Middle East wars, U.S. tariffs, and downsizing of the federal government. Senator Elissa Slotkin will give the Democratic rebuttal following the President’s speech.
EU's Von der Leyen calls for 'massive surge on defense'
EU Commission President says she will inform member states on Tuesday about plans to strengthen the European defense industry and the EU's military capabilities. The EU will hold an emergency summit on Thursday. White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he welcomed the European plans.
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