Trump discusses Ukraine ceasefire talks with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is engaged in serious discussions with Russia regarding the end of the war in Ukraine.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but sets key conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if it leads to lasting peace and addresses the root causes of the conflict.

Trump threatens 200% tax on European wines over whiskey tariffs

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tax on all wines and other alcoholic beverages imported from Europe unless the European Union removes its planned 50% tariff on American whiskey, according to Reuters.

Kremlin rejects ceasefire, warns against EU peacekeepers

A temporary ceasefire would give Ukraine a "respite," the Kremlin stated, explaining its refusal to accept a truce.

G7 ministers meet in Canada amid growing U.S. tensions

The foreign ministers of the G7, consisting of the major Western democracies, are meeting today in Canada, following seven weeks of escalating tensions between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump due to the changes he has made in foreign policy concerning Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs, Reuters reports.

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for ceasefire talks

Steve Witkoff, a trusted envoy of the U.S. President Donald Trump, will visit Moscow this week to discuss a potential ceasefire agreement in Ukraine with Russian officials, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by AFP and Agerpres.

COVID origin: German intel points to Wuhan lab

The COVID-19 pandemic may have originated from a virus leak at a laboratory in Wuhan, China, according to a 2020 report by the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), cited by Süddeutsche Zeitung und Zeit.

Canada imposes 25% tariffs on U.S. imports amid trade dispute

The Canadian government announced on Wednesday trade countermeasures against the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Agerpres reports, citing EFE.

Zelensky: Ukraine is ready for peace. It is up to Russia to do the same

Ukraine's proposal for the meeting with American partners in Saudi Arabia consisted of three key points: ensuring silence in the sky by controlling missiles, bombs, and long-range drones, and maintaining silence at sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared this information on his Telegram channel. He also mentioned other topics discussed, including "real confidence-building measures in this situation, where diplomacy is in progress, particularly the release of prisoners."

Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire, US to resume military aid and intelligence sharing

Ukraine announced its readiness to suspend military actions for 30 days. In response, the United States may resume arms deliveries and information exchange. During talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from the United States and Ukraine agreed on the necessary steps to restore long-term peace and security, as stated in a press release from the Presidency of Ukraine.

Romania: Crin Antonescu's candidacy was approved by the Central Electoral Bureau

The Central Electoral Bureau of Romania has officially registered Crin Antonescu's candidacy for the presidency, as announced by BEC on Tuesday, according to digi24.ro.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // European defense discussed in Paris and Strasbourg

A meeting of the military chiefs from European countries willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, in Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting will focus on the potential future deployment of European forces in Ukraine. These troops are intended not to engage in frontline combat but to ensure the full respect of a peace agreement once it is reached. Notably, the meeting will also include representatives from the UK, which, although no longer part of the EU, remains the second nuclear power on the European continent.