Trump Criticizes Zelensky Over Refusal to Recognize Russian Control of Crimea U.S. gov’t threatens to quit Ukraine peace talks amid Zelensky’s rejection of Crimea concessions Donald Trump Criticises Zelensky Over His Refusal to Formally Cede Crimea to Russia 'If he wants Crimea, why didn't they fight for it eleven years ago?' Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have been held up, prompting growing frustration within the U.S. government. Officials are increasingly placing blame on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting a U.S.-backed peace proposal. [ROLL PIC-Trump post]A high-stakes meeting in London, described as a potential turning point in negotiations, failed after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly cancelled plans to attend. Their withdrawal came in response to Zelensky’s firm rejection of the proposal that would see Washington formally recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea — given that the peninsula has been under Russian control for 11 years.

UK Launches £10 Million Study Into Blocking Sunlight to Combat Climate Change

The United Kingdom has launched a £10 million research initiative to explore the potential risks and impacts of solar radiation modification (SRM) as a possible tool in the global fight against climate change. The government-funded study will be led by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the University of Cambridge, and is being […]