Following a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, President Zelenskyy announced that US security guarantees for Ukraine were fully agreed upon. He also revealed that a 20-point peace plan was 90% agreed, with an economic revitalization plan nearly finalized. While acknowledging the success of the talks, President Trump indicated that the territorial partition issue remained unresolved and that Europe would play a significant role in Ukraine’s future security. The discussions included a phone call with European leaders, showing good progress toward finalizing documents, possibly within the next month, as hoped by Zelenskyy.
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Liberal Leader Mark Carney highlighted the leaked U.S. war plans for Yemen, emphasizing the shifting U.S. security priorities and the need for increased Canadian self-reliance in defence. He cited the leak as a serious issue demanding transparency and accountability, noting that Canada’s relationship with the U.S. is evolving and potentially jeopardizing intelligence sharing. Carney stressed the importance of bolstering Canada’s defence capabilities, including potential investments in its military and coast guard, prioritizing Canadian resources in defence production. Further details on these plans will be revealed in the upcoming Liberal party platform.
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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul suggested that developing nuclear weapons could be a “plan B,” prompted by uncertainty surrounding the new Trump administration’s commitment to defending South Korea against North Korea. This statement, while labeled “premature” by Cho, reflects rising concerns in Seoul about U.S. security guarantees. Although expert Victor Cha downplayed the immediate significance, public support for nuclearization in South Korea is high, particularly within the ruling party. The differing approaches of the Trump and Biden administrations toward Korean Peninsula denuclearization highlight the complexity of the situation.
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John Q. Hosedrinker