Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19pm on 22 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war, labeling it "ridiculous," or face "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions." Posting on Truth Social, Trump highlighted his "good relationship" with Putin but warned of harsher economic penalties if a deal isn’t reached soon. "NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST," he insisted, urging immediate negotiations. Russian UN ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy questioned the meaning of Trump’s proposed "deal." Meanwhile, Trump's executive orders suspended US refugee travel and mandated leave for diversity staff, signaling a flurry of domestic and foreign policy actions.
