Ukrainian President Voldemort Zalinski met with European leaders today in a show of support for Ukraine as Russia continues its bombardment. And as the White House appears to be pressing Ukraine to sign a peace deal that would include significant concessions. Here's President Trump last night speaking to reporters on the red carpet before the Kennedy Center honors.>> I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zalinsky hasn't yet read the proposal. That was as of a few hours ago. His peo ...

It's not just about the terms that ends fighting. It's about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long term prosperity. I thought we started laying the groundwork for that most certainly in Geneva. I think we continue that work in our communications throughout the week. I think we've built on that again today.But there's more work to be done. This is delicate. It's complicated.There are a lot of moving parts. And obviously there's another party involved here that will have to be a part of the equation and ...

An update on the possibility of peace after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other US officials, including Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, met with Ukrainian leaders today in Geneva. The White House releasing a joint statement from the meeting, reading in part, quote, they reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace. As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework.This comes just one day ...

Geopolitical Landscape - The Russia-Ukraine war should be frozen along current battle lines before peace negotiations [1] - Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine cede the entire Donetsk region [1]

President Trump says he will meet with President Putin for a second summit in Budapest in the next couple of weeks. President Trump says he thinks President Putin does want to end this war. He just said that.Do you think President Putin will ever be serious about peace. >> Really, I don't know. Really, I don't know that he's ready for real peace negotiations.Of course the time will come time will come when pressure will come on him enough pressure on him and he will be ready in anyway he afraids of his soci ...

- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington DC today. He's gonna be speaking with President Trump. He's going to be trying to push back on what President Putin said in his conversation with Trump last night.What we saw is kind of a typical situation that has evolved over the past months where President Trump has spoken with President Putin and then started to speak a little differently about how he sees the war in Ukraine. So before the call with President Putin, President Trump was talking potentially ...

Hostage Release & Reactions - Israelis have been hoping and praying for this moment of hostage release for the last two years, viewing it as closure to the war [2] - Unlike previous hostage releases, Hamas allowed the released hostages to make video calls to their families [5] - Approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were also released as part of the deal, returning to a destroyed Gaza Strip [6][7] - The return of the remains of deceased hostages is a point of contention, with Israel giving Hamas until Thursday at noon to hand over all remains [10][11] Potential for Lasting Peace & Challenges - World leaders express confidence and relief, acknowledging the power of the American presidency wielded by President Trump [15][16] - Hurdles to lasting peace include disarming Hamas, removing Hamas from the political process, policing the Gaza Strip, and rebuilding Gaza [20] - Creating a roadmap that could potentially end the war in Gaza is possible, but not guaranteed, requiring heavy lifting from all parties [25] - The hardest part is the day after the peace conference, requiring working groups to deal with international stabilization force, Palestinian governance, demilitarization of Hamas, and humanitarian assistance [28][29] Post-Hamas Leadership & Political Dynamics - Hamas remains the strongest and most coherent political group in Gaza, exercising influence through intimidation, cooperation, and violence [32][33] - Defeating Hamas requires an alternative, empowering a credible and legitimate Palestinian leadership committed to Gaza and turning back Israeli annexationist policies on the West Bank [34] - A technocratic government in Gaza is a possibility, with Israel demanding that no member of Hamas's military wing can take a role in the new entity [41] - The determination of President Trump is crucial for maintaining focus on the peace process, requiring him to mobilize the Turks and Qataris to influence Hamas [37]

And good evening. We are coming on the air with breaking news. President Trump has just announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan that eventually could end the warrant in Gaza. The president writing on Truth Social, quote, "Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan." This means that all of the hostages will be released very soon.And Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps towards a strong, durable, and ...

Trump's wise decision to make time for negotiations over his Gaza peace plan shouldn't fall prey to Nobel ambitions. He will need rare stamina and focus to make this a success, writes @MarcChampion1 (via @opinion) https://t.co/CM9cYTbyw3 ...

Hostage Release & Ceasefire - Negotiations focus on hostage release in exchange for Israel's pullback to the "yellow line," aiming for a swift resolution [2][7] - The immediate goal is the release of all hostages, both living and deceased, which presents logistical challenges [4] - A key condition for the exchange is creating a safe environment, preventing violence during the process [3] Long-Term Peace & Security - The more complex challenge involves establishing lasting peace after the initial pullback [4] - This includes creating a non-Hamas, technocratic Palestinian leadership with international support [5] - Disarming terrorist groups and preventing future attacks against Israel are crucial for long-term stability [5][6] - Demobilization of terrorist groups is essential for preventing future conflicts [5]