Sunday, February 23, 2025

In Ukraine, wounded warriors scoff at notion that Trump can bring peace with Russia

A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black sweater, puts his fingers to his forehead as he sits beside a blue and yellow flag.

As Ukraine prepares to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engages in some public negotiating with the U.S. as those doing the fighting cast doubt that peace will come soon.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-trump-wounded-soldiers-1.7466447?cmp=rss

Zelenskyy willing to quit presidency if it means peace in Ukraine, NATO membership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, adding that he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO military alliance.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6659623?cmp=rss

Israeli tanks move into occupied West Bank for the 1st time since 2002

People run in front of a moving tank.

Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 on Sunday, shortly after Israel's defence minister said troops will remain 'for the coming year' in parts of the Palestinian territory.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-west-bank-jenin-1.7466340?cmp=rss