Joining me now is Fred Kemp, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council and a CNBC contributor. He was just in Ukraine. Uh Fred, welcome.Uh the tone has certainly shifted between Zalinski and Trump. What do you expect to come of this and Trump has shifted before though between favoring Putin's perspective and Zilinski's. >> So, thank you, John.You I was on this show February 28th in that terrible Oval Office meeting where JD Vance and President Trump said to Zullinsky he had no cards. Their critical minerals ...

Political Discourse & Unity - The industry emphasizes the importance of peaceful discussion and debate despite differing points of view, advocating for unity and respect among Americans [3][6][7][12] - The industry highlights that political violence is unacceptable and that leaders should set an example of respectful dialogue [4][6] - The industry acknowledges political extremism as a significant problem, with a poll indicating that 27% of Americans ranked it as the most important problem facing the U S [8] - The industry suggests that despite polarization, there is camaraderie and respect among members of the Senate, promoting unity [9][11] Russia-Ukraine Conflict & Sanctions - The industry notes concerns about Russia's actions in Eastern Europe, particularly regarding potential challenges to NATO allies and the recreation of the former Soviet Union [13][15] - The industry discusses the possibility of imposing secondary sanctions on countries like India and China to disrupt Russia's economy [15][20] - The industry acknowledges the risk of alienating members of the Global South, such as India, through secondary sanctions [21][22] - The industry suggests that economic sanctions may be a better alternative to military involvement [23] - The industry considers the need for a stronger economic response to Russia's actions, potentially through coordinated efforts with the White House [18][19]

Group 1 - The core message of the article is that President Trump urged European leaders to stop purchasing Russian oil, as these transactions are funding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [1][3] - Trump participated in a conference led by French President Macron, discussing the "Alliance of Willing" which aims to provide military and other support to Ukraine post-conflict [1][3] - Trump highlighted that Russia earned €1.1 billion from fuel sales to the EU within a year, emphasizing the need for Europe to halt these purchases [1][3] Group 2 - The EU has been seeking to sever its long-standing energy ties with Russia since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, proposing legislation to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by January 1, 2028 [3] - Most European countries ceased importing Russian crude oil in 2022 and have stopped importing Russian fuels in 2023, although Hungary and Slovakia are still importing [3][4] - Trump has previously threatened secondary sanctions against countries buying Russian oil, proposing tariffs of up to 100% on their imports, but has not yet imposed new sanctions on Russia or China [4] Group 3 - During the "Alliance of Willing" conference, Trump urged European nations to take on more defense responsibilities and expressed reluctance to commit additional U.S. support for Ukraine [4][5] - The discussion included security guarantees for Ukraine, with 26 countries already committed to providing post-war support [5]

Vice President Pence, thank you so much for being here. Thank you both for having me on. I want to start with one of these top stories that we're following today, which has to do with the pressure campaign from the White House when it comes to the Federal Reserve.And now you told Bloomberg Television last month that the president ought to be able to express himself when it comes to the Fed. But I want to get your thoughts on these latest allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. What's her level of concer ...

Geopolitical Risk - US President intends to impose "very severe" secondary tariffs on Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire agreement is not achieved within 50 days [1] Sanctions - The report highlights the potential implementation of secondary sanctions [1]