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Kyiv Rejects Pressure to Surrender More Donbas Territory

  The Ukrainian delegation on the first day of the third round of the trilateral talks (with the US and Russia) in Geneva. Ukraine has firmly dismissed suggestions that it should concede additional territory in the Donbas region, despite reported pressure from the United States to consider territorial compromises as part of potential negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian officials reiterated that any settlement requiring the country to relinquish more land is unacceptable and incompatible with the principles of sovereignty and international law. Kyiv maintains that yielding territory would reward aggression and undermine long‑term security not only for Ukraine but for Europe as a whole. Ukrainian leaders argue that Russia’s continued military operations demonstrate that concessions would not bring peace, only encourage further demands. The U.S. has not publicly confirmed any push for territorial compromise, though some American officials have reportedly floated negotiation scenari...

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Canada Vows Robust Retaliation Against ‘Unjustified’ U.S. Metal Tariffs

 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that if the United States moves forward with its proposed steel and aluminum tariffs—deemed “entirely unjustified”—Ottawa will respond decisively. Speaking at the sidelines of the Paris Artificial Intelligence summit, Trudeau stressed that Canadians will “stand up strongly and firmly if we need to,” underscoring his government's commitment to defending the long‐standing trade relationship between the two countries. 

Trudeau argued that imposing such tariffs would not only damage Canadian industries but also raise costs for American consumers by disrupting vital supply chains, from automotive manufacturing to energy imports. He emphasized that any tariff imposed by Washington would trigger immediate reciprocal measures from Canada to protect its economic interests and ensure that the free trade agreement remains intact. 

The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid growing concerns that these U.S. trade measures could escalate tensions and lead to a broader economic conflict—one that would hurt businesses and households on both sides of the border. Trudeau’s firm stance signals that Canada is prepared to use all available tools, including retaliatory tariffs and other countermeasures, to safeguard its economy against what he calls an “unacceptable” attack on free trade.

Trudeau’s message is clear: while Canada values its historical partnership with the United States, it will not hesitate to defend its industries and consumers from policies that threaten mutual prosperity.

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