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New Diplomacy on the Horizon: U.S. and Russia Push Ahead Without Ukraine

  In a bold shift from previous diplomatic efforts, top U.S. and Russian officials have agreed to advance negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine—even as Ukrainian representatives remain notably absent. High-level talks held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussing the framework for future peace negotiations and steps toward restoring bilateral relations. The Trump administration’s approach, which prioritizes direct engagement with Moscow, marks a departure from longstanding principles that insisted on “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” Critics in Kyiv have voiced strong opposition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that any agreement reached without Ukraine’s participation would be unacceptable and would undermine the nation’s sovereignty. European leaders echoed these concerns, with several officials labeling the move as a dangerous precedent that could lead to a “dirty deal...

Liberals Aim for Comeback: Targeting Polling Gap Reduction by July


In a strategic move to regain popularity, the Liberal Party has set an ambitious internal goal to reduce the Conservative Party’s significant lead in the polls by five points over the next six months. This incremental approach is part of a broader effort to address the concerns of younger voters, particularly those under 40, who have shifted their support to the Conservatives due to issues like unaffordable rent and housing costs.

The Liberals’ plan hinges on the success of the recent federal budget, which is designed to resonate with the key concerns of the younger demographic. The budget includes $53-billion in new spending and $21.9-billion in new tax hikes, aimed at demonstrating the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of this crucial voting bloc.

Despite the challenges posed by a late-stage political cycle and a general demand for change, the Liberals are hopeful that their strategy will yield positive results in the polls by July. However, pollsters warn that the headwinds may be too strong to overcome, and the success of the strategy remains uncertain.

As the Liberal Party works to implement its plan and communicate the benefits of the budget to Canadians, the coming months will be critical in determining whether they can narrow the gap and improve their electoral prospects.

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