Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The U.S. says the 'ball is now in Russia's court.' But what really happens if Putin agrees to a ceasefire?

Six men sit around a large conference table with a flower display in the middle.

Ukraine agreeing to an interim ceasefire along the sprawling 1,200 kilometre frontline Tuesday was hailed as a major step toward peace, but Russia has yet to respond to the U.S. proposal and reaching an agreement will be a challenge, observers say. If Russia does accept, making the truce an enduring one could involve thousands of peacekeepers.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-ceasefire-peacekeeping-1.7480914?cmp=rss

British parliamentarian calls on the U.K. to rally around Canada, throws poutine party

Ed Davey, leader of the British Liberal Democrats, poses with a Canadian flag in London Wednesday.

Ed Davey leads the third party in Britain’s parliament, the Liberal Democrats, and he’s calling on European nations to rally around Canada to help fight off Donald Trump’s tariffs.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-liberal-democrat-ed-davey-canada-support-1.7481537?cmp=rss

Pokemon Go maker sells off games division to Saudi company for $3.5B

A man with short brown hair weraing a blue blazer and shirt stands on a stage under a giant projection of Pokemon characters.

The company that made the hit mobile-phone game Pokemon Go is getting out of the mobile gaming business.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/niantic-sells-gaming-division-1.7481447?cmp=rss