British Defense Secretary John Healey met with counterparts from Baltic and Nordic nations to discuss seizing oil tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, as Europe seeks to tighten curbs on Moscow’s war economy https://t.co/yd7RTn8OtJ ...

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Resolution - The US administration aims to facilitate a bilateral meeting between President Putin and President Zalinski to resolve the conflict [4] - The US believes both sides are ready for the conflict to end [5] - Economic considerations, including carrots and sticks, are crucial to ensure President Putin adheres to any peace agreement [4] Economic Impact of the Conflict - Russia's economy is facing over 20% inflation due to the war [5] - More than 25% of Russia's GDP is attributed to military buildup, indicating an imbalanced economy [5] - Frozen Russian assets are being used to finance the war [6] - The US plans to increase tariffs on India for purchasing sanctioned Russian oil [6] Trade and Tariff Negotiations - The US has completed tariff negotiations with Europe [8] - The Digital Services Tax (DST), an unfair tax on US internet companies by some European countries, remains a point of contention [10] - The US is pushing back against the DST globally, as it could set a precedent for countries like India, Turkey, and Brazil [13] - The US administration will not allow the DST to hinder security guarantees for Ukraine [12]