Megan Basham

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Well, the first international trip of Trump's second term was a brief one. It only lasted 14 hours, but it was certainly consequential. While waiting for the funeral to start, President Trump and Vladimir Zelensky huddled with Britain's Keir Starmer and France's Emmanuel Macron. It was a remarkable scene of political strength and, importantly, unity there in St. Peter's Basilica.

Well, the first international trip of Trump's second term was a brief one. It only lasted 14 hours, but it was certainly consequential. While waiting for the funeral to start, President Trump and Vladimir Zelensky huddled with Britain's Keir Starmer and France's Emmanuel Macron. It was a remarkable scene of political strength and, importantly, unity there in St. Peter's Basilica.

Another image shows Trump and Zelensky intensely meeting one-on-one on that famous floor. Now, keep in mind, this was their first encounter since Zelensky's just disastrous visit to the White House back in February. But this time, there were no advisors, translators, or video cameras. And by all accounts, things went much more smoothly this go-round.

Another image shows Trump and Zelensky intensely meeting one-on-one on that famous floor. Now, keep in mind, this was their first encounter since Zelensky's just disastrous visit to the White House back in February. But this time, there were no advisors, translators, or video cameras. And by all accounts, things went much more smoothly this go-round.

Zelensky called it a, quote, "...very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic," adding that he and Trump discussed a "...full and unconditional ceasefire and reliable and lasting peace." Now, for his part, the president certainly seemed more pleased with Zelensky than last time, writing on Truth Social that it was time for a high-level summit to, quote, finish it off.

Zelensky called it a, quote, "...very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic," adding that he and Trump discussed a "...full and unconditional ceasefire and reliable and lasting peace." Now, for his part, the president certainly seemed more pleased with Zelensky than last time, writing on Truth Social that it was time for a high-level summit to, quote, finish it off.

In his words, most of the major points are agreed to.

In his words, most of the major points are agreed to.

Yeah, for months, Trump has been taking a more diplomatic approach with his Russian counterpart, implying it was actually Zelensky who was the reason that a deal had not yet been struck.

Yeah, for months, Trump has been taking a more diplomatic approach with his Russian counterpart, implying it was actually Zelensky who was the reason that a deal had not yet been struck.

Following Saturday's sit down, he took a rare public shot at Putin, writing on social media that, quote, there is no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns over the last few days. Makes me think that maybe he does not want to stop the war. He's just tapping me along. It has to be dealt with differently through banking or secondary sanctions.

Following Saturday's sit down, he took a rare public shot at Putin, writing on social media that, quote, there is no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns over the last few days. Makes me think that maybe he does not want to stop the war. He's just tapping me along. It has to be dealt with differently through banking or secondary sanctions.

Last week, the White House threatened to abandon peace talks entirely if the two sides did not show more of a willingness to negotiate. That seemed to get the ball rolling. On Friday, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Moscow for a three-hour meeting with Putin, which the Kremlin described as, quote, constructive and quite useful.

Last week, the White House threatened to abandon peace talks entirely if the two sides did not show more of a willingness to negotiate. That seemed to get the ball rolling. On Friday, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Moscow for a three-hour meeting with Putin, which the Kremlin described as, quote, constructive and quite useful.

They added the two sides had, quote, narrowed differences. That same day, as a sign of their willingness to make a deal, Ukraine reportedly sent the White House a new peace proposal that included a major concession. They would not demand all of their land back that Russia had taken. As Zelensky sees it, Russia is the one holding up a deal. He says that peace can only be reached if the U.S.

They added the two sides had, quote, narrowed differences. That same day, as a sign of their willingness to make a deal, Ukraine reportedly sent the White House a new peace proposal that included a major concession. They would not demand all of their land back that Russia had taken. As Zelensky sees it, Russia is the one holding up a deal. He says that peace can only be reached if the U.S.

continues to exert pressure on Putin. The Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro traveled to Kiev last week to sit down with Zelensky, and here he is making that argument.

continues to exert pressure on Putin. The Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro traveled to Kiev last week to sit down with Zelensky, and here he is making that argument.

Yeah, a wild election for control of the prime minister's office will be decided today. And like you mentioned, in many ways, the defining issue of this race has been Donald Trump. The election has hinged on which party Canadians feel will stand up to Trump best. To that point, 39% of Canadians now say Donald Trump was their top concern this election. That is second behind only the cost of living.