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Trump and Zelensky Tout Progress Toward Peace Deal Despite Major Sticking Points

   U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a press conference after their lunch meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky struck an optimistic tone after meeting in Florida, suggesting that negotiations toward a potential Ukraine‑Russia peace agreement are nearing completion. Trump described the talks as “very close,” while Zelensky said the two sides had aligned on the majority of key issues. The meeting followed Trump’s recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he characterized as constructive. Zelensky emphasized that the discussions were productive and that both leaders share a desire to accelerate the path toward ending the conflict. Despite the upbeat messaging, significant obstacles remain. Unresolved issues reportedly include territorial questions, long‑term security guarantees for Ukraine, and the sequencing of troop withdrawals—topics that hav...

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Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Deal Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the cancellation of a $100-million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, a move aimed squarely at countering U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The contract—signed last November as part of Ontario’s initiative to deliver high-speed internet to 15,000 remote and rural premises—will now be scrapped amid a broader decision to ban American companies from provincial contracts until the tariffs are removed. 

Ford emphatically stated on social media that Ontario “won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” attributing the policy shift to President Trump’s tariff actions. He warned that U.S.-based businesses could lose “tens of billions of dollars” in new revenue as a result. This decisive step is just one element of Ontario’s wider strategy to respond to the escalating trade dispute, which has already seen retaliatory tariffs imposed by both Canada and the United States. 

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