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Zelensky Urges Stronger U.S. Pressure After Strikes Freeze Kyiv

  People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian missile and drone attack, in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for intensified U.S. pressure on Russia after a new wave of missile and drone strikes left parts of Kyiv without heat, electricity, and water. The attacks, which targeted critical infrastructure during freezing winter temperatures, plunged several districts into darkness and disrupted essential services. Emergency crews worked through the night to contain fires and restore power, while city officials warned residents to brace for further outages. The strikes are part of Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid, a strategy that has repeatedly exposed civilians to dangerous winter conditions. Zelensky urged Washington and other Western partners to respond with a unified and forceful message to Moscow, arguing that only increased diplomatic and economic pressure can deter further attacks. He emphasized that the latest stri...
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Canada Rejects $1‑Billion Fee for Trump’s Proposed “Board of Peace”

Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne talks to reporters in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Champagne said on Tuesday that if Canada were to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' it will not pay for its seat. 

Canada has firmly ruled out paying a US$1‑billion fee to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international body he envisions as part of future governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne made the government’s position clear during discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized that while Canada remains open to international cooperation, it will not commit to a billion‑dollar price tag simply to participate. According to Champagne, any Canadian contribution to global peace efforts must be effective, transparent, and aligned with the country’s priorities.

The proposed board has drawn mixed reactions from global leaders, with several expressing uncertainty about its purpose, structure, and financial expectations. Although Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated openness to the idea in principle, he has also stressed that many details remain unresolved.

Canada’s refusal to pay the fee adds to the growing skepticism surrounding the initiative and raises questions about whether the Board of Peace will gain the broad international support it seeks.

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