Geopolitical Strategy - European leaders and allies informed the US that its peace plan for Ukraine required "additional work" [1] - The US administration aimed to grant concessions to Russia and impose terms by Thanksgiving [1] US Foreign Policy - The Trump administration was determined to give concessions to Russia [1]

>> THIS IS "BALANCE OF POWER. " JOE: FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. TO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, WELCOME TO "BALANCE OF POWER. " TONIGHT, ROMANCE -- BROMANCE IN THE OVAL OFFICE. PRES. TRUMP: I EXPECT TO HELP HIM BECAUSE I WANT NEW YORK TO BE GREAT. I WILL BE EXCITED FOR NEW YORK, MORE SO AFTER THE MEETING. JOE: MAYOR ELECT ZOHRAN MAMDANI BRINGS AN UNEXPECTED UNION BETWEEN THE LEADERS FOLLOWING A MONTHS LONG WAR OF WORDS COME UP WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP TODAY SAYING HE WANTS TO HELP ZOHRAN MAMDANI SUCCEED AND WOULD LIVE COMFO ...

Ukraine tonight under more pressure from Russia's unrelenting onslaught. And now, President Zilinski facing President Trump's deadline for an answer on a new US peace proposal by Thanksgiving. >> We think we have a way of getting peace.He He'll have to like it. And if he doesn't like it, then, you know, they should just keep fighting, I guess. US officials say the 28-point plan gives Ukraine something it's seeking, a USbacked security guarantee based on NATO's Article 5 if Russia were to attack again.But it ...

Geopolitical Landscape - US officials indicate President Trump's proposed peace plan requires Ukrainian President Zalinsky's approval by Thanksgiving [1] - Ukraine faces a difficult choice between losing dignity and risking the loss of a key partner, according to Zalinsky [1] - The proposal grants Russia a number of its key demands [1] - The Kremlin urges a responsible decision amid military gains [1]

Geopolitical Strategy - President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace plan [1] - The proposed plan requires Ukraine to make territorial concessions [2] - Russia's Putin indicates the plan could be the basis for a final settlement [2] Negotiation Timeline - A deadline, potentially next Thursday, is set for Ukraine to decide on the peace plan [1] - The deadline may be extended if progress is observed [1]

RT Truth_teller 🇷🇺 (@Truthtellerftm)Will Zelensky be forced to accept Trump’s peace plan drafted by Steve Witkoff and Rubio?The plan requires Kyiv to accept Russia’s de-facto control over Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk. The front line in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia would be frozen, meaning Kyiv would acknowledge Moscow’s annexation.As a reward, Zelensky and his den of thieves will get a large-scale reconstruction program funded by $100 billion in European contributions and another $100 billion from frozen and st ...

Geopolitical Risk - Ukraine faces a potential loss of dignity or US support due to a White House peace plan negotiated with Russia [1]

Europe once again finds itself on the sidelines as the US and Russia talk of a peace plan for Ukraine https://t.co/rynzZpEpum ...

A 28-point peace plan floated by US and Russian envoys would force Ukraine to cede large chunks of territory taken by Russia, among several provisions aceding to Vladimir Putin’s demands https://t.co/secELEhdrE ...

Middle East Peace Deal - The Trump administration secured an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas, with all living hostages freed [1] - Serious questions remain about implementing phase two of the peace deal, including the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a transitional government [4] - President Trump warned Hamas to disarm, stating that if they don't, the US will disarm them [6] - The return of deceased hostages' remains is ongoing, with 8 out of 28 returned so far [16] - The IDF has confirmed that four more coffins of deceased hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross [16] - Israel is restricting aid to Gaza because not all of the deceased hostages have returned, allowing only 300 trucks daily, half of the expected amount [26] - Hamas is reportedly reasserting its control in the Gaza Strip, leading to fears of a civil war [26][27] US Government Shutdown - The US government shutdown is on day 14, with no end in sight [2][32] - Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill, with Democrats demanding negotiations on healthcare cuts [7][34] - A vote to advance the House-passed continuing resolution is expected to fail for the eighth time [9][10] - Federal workers are missing paychecks, and layoffs are underway, with at least 4,000 people fired across various agencies [36][37]