CNN reports that President Trump reacted angrily after being informed of the Supreme Court decision on tariffs. During a breakfast meeting he called the ruling a disgrace and criticized the courts, at one point using profanity, according to sources speaking to CNN.
❗️The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping global tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president must identify clear congressional authorization for such broad tariff…
❗️The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping global tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the president must identify clear congressional authorization for such broad tariff powers and said the emergency authority cited falls short.
President Zelensky said he hopes another round of negotiations can be held in February and could bring tangible results, after hearing a report from the delegation. He also stated that a prisoner exchange is expected in the near future.
About 10,000 North Korean troops are in Russia training to shoot down various drones and missiles, President Zelensky told Kyodo News. He said they could later use the skills at home, adding that they will at least bring this experience back to North Korea.
President Zelensky called for opening a new chapter of defense cooperation with Japan, including work on air defense systems, missiles and joint production, and invited the Japanese prime minister to visit. He said 10,000 North Korean troops are in Russia gaining modern war experience. Zelensky added Ukraine is ready for compromises, but not at the cost of sovereignty or under ultimatums.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched an anti Ukraine campaign ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, accusing Kyiv of trying to block oil supplies and destabilize Hungary. Polls show his Fidesz party trailing the opposition Tisza party led by Peter Magyar by roughly 20%.
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has arrived in Kyiv. She was welcomed at the capital’s railway station by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who thanked Austria for its leadership and expressed hope for productive talks.
President Zelensky said Ukrainians have always defended their independence, dignity and right to live freely. He recalled the cost of the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and honored the courage of those who remained on the Maidan. Zelensky paid tribute to the Heavenly Hundred and to all Ukrainians who gave their lives so the country could be free.
President Trump has officially extended US sanctions against Russia for another year, according to the Federal Register. The decision keeps the existing measures in place.
Trump expressed full and unconditional support for Hungarian Prime Minister Orban in elections, praising his immigration policy at what was described as a Peace Council event. He also made personal remarks during his appearance and said he arranged Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin, stating the talks lasted four hours. Luckily for the Hungarian people, Orban will be out in April.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says in a few hours there may be no possibility to evacuate Poles from Iran, urging all nationals to leave immediately. CBS News reports the US is preparing for a possible strike on Iran this weekend, with a final decision to be made by President Trump.
The US under President Donald Trump is pushing NATO to reduce foreign activities, including ending a key alliance mission in Iraq, four diplomats told POLITICO. Washington has also lobbied to scale down NATO’s peacekeeping operation in Kosovo and keep Ukraine and Indo Pacific partners from formally taking part in the July summit in Ankara.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, President Zelensky says it is sometimes painful that Trump treats Putin better than he deserves. He says he trusts Trump in one key thing, that he genuinely wants to end the war, and believes he can do it. Zelensky adds he cannot assess Trump’s relationship with Putin and is focused on the war rather than internal US matters.
President Zelensky says he does not need historical arguments about Peter I or other narratives to end the war and move to diplomacy. "I don't need that bullsh*t," he said. He stresses Ukraine will not surrender territory, as tens of thousands died defending it. Zelensky also said Russia wants elections to remove him and if there is a two month ceasefire he will raise the issue. He adds Ukraine ne...