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Russia's Conditions for US Talks on Ukraine: A Path to Diplomacy?

  Russia has recently outlined its demands for potential negotiations with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources, Moscow has presented a list of conditions aimed at ending the war and resetting relations with Washington. These demands include barring Ukraine from NATO membership, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, and recognizing Russia's claims over Crimea and four Ukrainian provinces. The discussions between Russian and American officials reportedly took place over the past three weeks, both in-person and virtually. While the exact details of the demands remain unclear, they are said to align with Russia's long-standing positions on NATO's eastward expansion and the "root causes" of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to a 30-day ceasefire as a preliminary step toward broader peace talks. However, concerns persist among U.S. officials and experts that Russi...
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Trump Delays Tariffs on Canada and Other Countries


In a surprising move, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has decided not to impose his promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China immediately upon taking office. According to multiple reports, Trump will instead direct federal agencies to investigate and address persistent trade deficits and unfair trade practices by other nations.

Trump had previously pledged tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods, 10% on global imports, and 60% on Chinese goods. However, his administration has opted for a more cautious approach, giving Canada and other countries a temporary reprieve. The decision comes as a relief to Canadian officials, who had been preparing for potential retaliatory tariffs.

The memo, which will be issued on Trump's first day in office, will single out China, Canada, and Mexico for scrutiny but will not announce new tariffs. Instead, it will direct agencies to assess trade relationships and compliance with existing agreements, such as the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has stated that Canada is prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. moves ahead with trade actions in the future. For now, the delay provides a moment of relief for Canadian businesses and officials as they brace for potential future trade challenges.

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