At a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to halt Ukraine’s military aid requests if elected. He criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for seeking funds, claiming he would resolve the issue before taking office. Trump lost the 2020 elections and faced backlash for attempting to overturn the results and blackmailing Kyiv for political gain.
In contrast, British pop star Rod Stewart faced criticism at a concert in Germany for supporting Ukraine. Despite the audience’s negative response, Stewart continued to show support for Ukraine by condemning Russian President Putin. He has been vocal in his advocacy for Ukraine and even housed Ukrainian refugees in Britain.
Russian journalists were targeted in Ukraine conflict zones, with reports of casualties among media personnel. The Swiss Peace Summit aimed to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, initiating talks with Russia and China. While China initially showed interest, they backed out due to Russia’s exclusion from the initial negotiations.
Author John Moretti is a freelance journalist and author with a background in Eastern European Studies and international policy.