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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...

Market Surge Amid Trump's Remarks and Earnings Reports

                                          

The S&P 500 achieved a record closing high on Thursday, rising by 0.5% to 6,118.71, marking its first all-time closing high of 2025. This surge was driven by President Donald Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he called for lower oil prices and interest rates. Trump's remarks have sparked optimism among investors, who are also closely watching corporate earnings reports.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index continued its upward trend, rising for the eighth consecutive session. The index climbed 0.24% to reach 25,371.53, its highest level since December 13, 2024. The energy and consumer staples sectors were the top performers, while metal mining shares saw a decline.

Investors remain focused on upcoming earnings reports from major companies, which could provide further insights into market trends and economic health.



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