Vice President JD Vance threatened to abandon Russia and Ukraine peace negotiations on Wednesday ahead of a high-stakes meeting in London where the two nations are to discuss President Donald Trump’s “final offer.”
Read More With Trump’s ‘Final Offer’ On the Table, Vance Warns Of U.S. Exit from Russia-Ukraine Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Friday that the U.S. would “move on” from trying to mediate a Russian-Ukraine peace deal within days — unless there’s clear signs pointing to an agreement and resulting in steps to end the war.
Read More Rubio Signals End To U.S. Mediation Efforts In Russia-Ukraine War ‘Unless Progress Is Made’
Right-wing French leader Marine Le Pen was recently banned from running for political office for five years, while additionally receiving a four-year prison sentence on embezzlement charges.
Read More French Right-Wing Leading Candidate Barred From 2027 Presidential Race
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shot down President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take possession of Ukrainian power plants as negotiations for peace continue.
Read More Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Proposal For U.S. To Control Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants
Britain’s Heathrow said on Friday it was unclear when Europe’s busiest airport would be able to re-open after a fire knocked out its power.
Read More Unclear when Heathrow will re-open as closure causes global turmoil
A Socialist member of the European Parliament is reportedly demanding that the U.S. return the famous Statue of Liberty, back to France — arguing that the United States has “chosen to side with the tyrants.”
Read More French Politician Demands The U.S. To Return Statue Of Liberty, Press Secretary Leavitt Unleashes ‘Historical’ Comeback