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Europe Rejects U.S. Peace Framework Demanding Ukrainian Concessions

Ukraine suffered one of the worst Russian attacks in months when drones and missiles hit Ternopil.  European leaders have firmly rejected a U.S.-backed peace proposal that would require Ukraine to surrender territory and scale back its military capabilities. The plan, reportedly drafted by Washington and discussed with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been described by European officials as tantamount to forcing Kyiv into capitulation. According to reports, the framework envisions Ukraine giving up land to Russia and partially disarming its armed forces. This approach has sparked alarm across Europe, where officials insist that any peace plan must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and involve both Kyiv and European partners in negotiations. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that “for any plan to work, it needs Ukrainians and Europeans on board,” underscoring the bloc’s position that decisions about Ukraine’s future cannot be made without its direct involvement. German...

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Defying Justice: White House Deportations Spark Controversy


The White House has come under fire for deporting hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, despite a federal court order temporarily halting such actions. The deportations, carried out under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, have raised questions about the administration's adherence to the rule of law and the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg had issued a 14-day suspension on the deportations, citing concerns over the use of wartime powers to justify the removals. However, the administration argued that the court order was issued after the deportees had already left U.S. soil, rendering it inapplicable. Critics, including legal experts and human rights organizations, have condemned the move as a blatant disregard for judicial authority and due process.

The deportees, alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, were transferred to a high-security prison in El Salvador under an agreement with the Salvadoran government. While the administration defends its actions as a necessary measure to protect national security, opponents view it as an overreach of executive power with potentially dangerous implications for constitutional governance.

This incident has ignited a broader debate about immigration policy, executive authority, and the treatment of migrants, particularly those fleeing crisis-stricken nations like Venezuela. The controversy underscores the complexities and tensions inherent in addressing issues of national security and human rights.

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