In a significant diplomatic development, the United States has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following talks where Kyiv accepted a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the offer will now be presented to Moscow, emphasising that the ball is in Russia’s court. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly rejected ceasefire proposals, insisting on a deal that ensures Russia’s “long-term security”. H had ruled out territorial concessions.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal on tariffs added to the day’s drama, as he walked back a pledge to double steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada to 50% just hours after announcing the move. The swift policy shift, which followed Canada’s decision to drop a planned 25% surcharge on electricity exports, sent ripples through financial markets. As geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties collide, the world watches closely to see if diplomacy can prevail—or if further escalation lies ahead.
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