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Europe Today
EU must stand by its digital rules promises, Vestager tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the former digital czar Vestager urged the EU to stand firm on its digital rules as the US pushes for softer enforcement in exchange for tariff relief. "Defending rules vital for single market and European consumers."
Venezuela
US to designate alleged Maduro-led cartel a terrorist organisation
In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.
Ukraine
Would Moscow accept the EU's counterproposal to the US-Russia plan?
US and Ukraine delegations stated that they have achieved “meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps” for a deal to put an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What has changed compared to the initial plan, and would Moscow agree to the new proposal?
Switzerland
Rubio calls Geneva's peace talks 'most productive' meeting to date
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "significant progress" was made and he feels "very optimistic" that a deal can be reached soon. However, "work remains" after Sunday’s Ukraine peace talks in Geneva and no agreement has yet been reached.
USA
Donald Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump said the US proposal on Russia’s war in Ukraine was not his “final offer.”
Ukrainian allies earlier voiced concern over the proposal.
He said the conflict “should never have happened” and insisted that ending the war is the priority.
South Africa
Africa's first G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott
The summit, the first to be held in Africa, opened on Saturday with EU leaders and their counterparts from leading and emerging economies coming together as Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine loomed large on the sidelines.
Ukraine
Explainer: What is new in the US-Russia plan for Ukraine?
Moscow’s plan for Ukraine, reportedly recently presented to the US, repeats most of the Kremlin’s maximalist demands, including Kyiv ceding its territory and Ukraine’s demilitarisation. What is new about this alleged framework is the timing of Russia's push for it.
USA
Trump signs bill approving release of Epstein files
The bill directs the Justice Department to release all files, with certain exceptions, related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and longtime partner and accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as records regarding Epstein's death in prison.
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