Trump also suggested giving the United States ownership of Ukraine’s electrical supply and nuclear power plants.
WASHINGTON (AN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed in a call with U.S. President Trump to accept Russia’s offer for a mutual halt to "strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure" as a step toward peace.
The deal provides for an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in Russia's war on Ukraine, where the U.N. humanitarian agency says 35% of the country's 35.8 million population are in need of aid.
Two communiqués expressed 'unwavering support' for Ukraine and 'growing concern' at China's maritime aggression.
"Europe faces a clear and present danger," E.C. President Ursula von der Leyen said as the emergency meeting began.
The five-point plan, unveiled as "ReArm Europe," is Europe's largest military and economic mobilization effort this century.
After an extraordinary U.S. repudiation, Ukraine won pledges from world leaders to urgently boost Europe's self-defense.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
