A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...
In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, shared his thoughts on Donald Trump's peace proposal for Ukraine. He acknowledged that the plan points in the right direction, but he believes it needs some tweaking. Macron emphasized that while peace is the goal, it shouldn't come at the cost of Ukraine's dignity. He pointed out that the plan might be acceptable to Russia, bu...
The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress they made. They agreed on many things but left the most controversial ...
A Russian colonel, Andrei Demurenko, returned to active duty in 2023, at the age of 67, to fight in Ukraine. He believed leaders should share the hardships of their soldiers. So, he visited the frontlines, crawling through trenches in the rain and sleeping in mud, while artillery boomed in the distance and Bakhmut burned. Demurenko's path to this moment was unusual....
Europe's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, recently made a strong statement about Ukraine. She believes that Ukraine's borders should stay the same and that Ukraine should have a strong army to protect itself. She also thinks that Europe should play a big role in any peace deal for Ukraine. This comes at a time when important people from the United States, Ukraine, ...
The war between Ukraine and Russia is causing serious money problems for both countries. Russia's economy is not doing as badly as some expected. It grew by 3. 6% in 2023 and 4. 1% in 2024. But it faces big challenges. Oil prices have dropped, and the budget is based on lower oil prices than before the war. This means Russia has to borrow more, which can cause inflat...
Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, is under the spotlight for some serious issues. The House Ethics Committee has decided to look into several claims against him. These include possible campaign finance rule breaks, misuse of congressional resources, and even allegations of dating violence or sexual misconduct. A Florida judge has already taken action. Mills is ...
The U. S. Army is facing a sky full of new threats. Drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles are becoming smarter and more dangerous. The old ways of defending against these threats are not enough anymore. The Army needs to adapt and modernize its air defense systems to keep up with the changing battlefield. One of the biggest challenges is the speed and comp...
In Colorado, the government shutdown hit military families and civilian workers hard. Many people had to make tough choices. They had to decide between paying bills or buying food. This is because they did not get paid on time. Also, SNAP benefits were frozen. This made things even harder for those who rely on them. SNAP benefits help over 620, 000 people in Colorad...