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Trump says it is more difficult to deal with Ukraine than with Russia

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared this Friday that it is more difficult to deal with Ukraine than with Russia in negotiations to end the war.

The Republican made these statements in the White House after having threatened on social networks to impose new sanctions on Russia for its recent attacks on Ukraine.

“Frankly, it is increasingly difficult for me to deal with Ukraine,” said Trump, who said that he is doing “very well with Russia” despite recognizing that the Kremlin forces are “bombing Ukraine like crazy.”

“In terms of reaching a final agreement, it may be easier to deal with Russia, which is surprising,” he said.

Trump assured that Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing “what anyone would do in his position.”

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He also assured that Putin wants peace and that during the negotiations “he will be more generous than he should be.”

These statements contrast with a message published hours earlier on its Truth Social network in which it threatened with “large-scale” sanctions against Russia for “crushing” Ukraine on the war front.

“Considering that Russia is crushing Ukraine on the war front right now, I am seriously evaluating imposing large-scale bank sanctions, sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and a peace agreement are reached,” Trump said in a message on Truth Social, his social network.

The US leader urged in his message both Kiev and Moscow to “sit at the negotiating table now, before it’s too late.”

Trump did not detail what measures he plans to impose against Moscow, given that since the beginning of the invasion, Washington has already applied massive sanctions and trade between the two countries is at a minimum, with just 3.5 billion dollars in 2024.

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The United States, Kiev’s key ally since the beginning of the war, has changed its strategy with Trump’s arrival in power, suspending the sending of military equipment and the exchange of intelligence with Ukraine.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will travel next week to Saudi Arabia to meet with a Ukrainian delegation.

Waltz explained that this meeting will serve to “renew” the negotiations after the discussion in the Oval Office between Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, which thwarted the signing of a first agreement on mineral exploitation in Ukraine.

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Mexico City Mayor Invites U2 to Perform at Iconic Zócalo Plaza

Irish rock band U2, which spent Tuesday and Wednesday filming a new music video for its song Street of Dreams in the Historic Center of Mexico City, received an invitation to perform at the capital’s iconic Zócalo square from Mayor Clara Brugada.

Brugada shared the invitation through social media posts accompanied by photos and a video showing her meeting with the band members.

“This is an invitation for you to perform in our wonderful public square, the Zócalo. You are welcome here, and we would love to have you,” Brugada said in the video while handing a document to Bono, the band’s lead singer.

Bono responded by saying that the group would like “to begin its new tour in Mexico City.”

Referencing one of the band’s most famous songs, In the Name of Love, Brugada said she was greeting Bono along with The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr..

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“Welcoming U2 to our capital means celebrating music, connection and the emotion that can be felt in every corner of this city,” Brugada wrote in one of her messages. “We are a city open to the world, vibrant and full of stories shared from the stage to the streets.”

She also described the Zócalo as “the country’s most important public square” and a cultural landmark for Latin America.

Over the years, the Zócalo has hosted massive concerts by internationally renowned artists and bands including Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Manu Chao, Café Tacvba, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Los Tigres del Norte, La Maldita Vecindad, Silvio Rodríguez, Joan Manuel Serrat, Rosalía and Shakira, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans.

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Marco Rubio Urges China to Help Restrain Iran Amid Gulf Tensions

Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington hopes to persuade China to take a more active role in stopping Iran from escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, arguing that the crisis directly threatens Asian commercial interests.

“It is in China’s interest to resolve this situation. We hope to convince them to play a more active role in getting Iran to stop what it is doing now and trying to do in the Persian Gulf,” Rubio said during an interview with journalist Sean Hannity on Fox News while traveling aboard Air Force One.

The top U.S. diplomat said the conflict and concerns over the possible disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have already affected China’s interests.

Rubio noted that “a Chinese cargo ship was struck over the weekend,” referring to the exchange of attacks reported last Friday between Iran and the United States.

The remarks come amid growing international concern over rising tensions in the region and the potential impact on global trade routes and energy supplies.

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Trump floats Vance-Rubio potential Republican ticket for 2028 election

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubiocould potentially form a Republican presidential ticket for the 2028 elections.

Speaking during a dinner with law enforcement officials as part of National Police Week, Trump publicly praised both officials and said they could make “an ideal team” for the next presidential race.

“Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio?” Trump asked attendees before adding that the pair “sound like a good combination.”

The president highlighted his vice president’s performance in office, stating that their current partnership has been highly effective. “JD is perfect, that has been a perfect formula,” Trump told reporters later.

He further suggested that a Vance-Rubio pairing could represent a strong presidential and vice-presidential ticket, although he stopped short of offering any formal endorsement.

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“I think it sounds like a presidential candidate and a vice-presidential candidate,” he said, while clarifying that his remarks should not be interpreted as an official backing of any future campaign.

So far, neither Vance nor Rubio has publicly confirmed any intention to run in the 2028 presidential election.

Rubio previously sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but withdrew after losing the primary race to Trump. Later, in a December 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, he said he would be among the first to support Vance if he decided to run for the White House.

Vance, meanwhile, has recently dismissed speculation of any political rivalry with Rubio amid growing discussion about potential future GOP leadership.