Zelensky Planning Election, Possible Third Term of Trump, Alberta Premier's Softer Approach, Trump Angry at His 'Friend' Putin and other News.

Escalating Tensions and Shifting Dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict:Trump's Angered Stance on Putin and Peace Talks: President Trump has publicly expressed anger towards Vladimir Putin regarding the stalled peace talks with Ukraine. Putin's call for "interim governance" under the UN in Ukraine, effectively sidelining President Zelenskyy, was deemed "unacceptable" by Trump.Quote: “You could say that I was very angry, pissed off,” he said, when “Putin started getting into Zelensky’s credibility.”Threat of Secondary Tariffs on Russian Oil Purchasers: To pressure Russia into a peace deal, Trump threatened to "limit access to U.S. markets for any purchaser of Russian oil" and impose "secondary tariffs" if a deal isn't reached.Zelenskyy Preparing for Potential Summer Elections: Despite the ongoing conflict, sources suggest Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is preparing for potential elections as early as this summer, contingent on a ceasefire and the lifting of martial law. The Economist reports that Trump and Putin were reportedly "irritated by Mr Zelenskyy’s stubbornness" and had hoped elections during wartime would lead to his removal.United Kingdom: The UK is in "last-minute negotiations" to secure an exemption from the upcoming car tariffs and has indicated it is prepared to retaliate with reciprocal tariffs if a deal isn't reached.Quote: Downing Street sources said the UK "would not hesitate to retaliate against US tariffs if needed."India: Trump's administration, through Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is pressuring India to open its agricultural market to US corn, criticizing India's trade policies and calling it a "tariff king" and a "big abuser" of trade ties. India, having achieved food self-sufficiency, is unlikely to concede.France and Belgium Scorn Anti-DEI Push: Officials from France and Belgium strongly rejected a request from the U.S. State Department for companies to drop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures.Quote (Belgium): “We have no lessons to learn from the boss of America.”Quote (France): “It is out of the question that we will prevent our business from promoting additional social progress [and] social rights.”Possible Third Term Ambitions: Trump stated he was "not joking" about possibly seeking a third presidential term, despite the 22nd Amendment, suggesting there were "methods" to do so.