Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking details about Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a potential ceasefire. Zelenskyy also plans to discuss the next steps in the ongoing war, which has seen continued Russian attacks despite Putin’s claim that strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure would cease.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Putin’s pledge was contradicted by a wave of 150 drone strikes launched overnight, many targeting critical energy facilities.
Inner turmoil in the US
While the situation in Ukraine remains tense, the White House is dealing with other domestic issues, including several legal challenges to Trump’s controversial executive orders. One such order, which aimed to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military, was blocked by a federal judge on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled that the policy likely violates the constitutional rights of transgender service members. The judge’s ruling is part of a series of setbacks for Trump’s administration, particularly on issues of military service and deportation plans.
On a different front, violent attacks targeting Tesla dealerships have spiked across the U.S. and overseas. The attacks have escalated since Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, took on a prominent role in Trump’s administration overseeing the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Experts are wary that this trend may continue, though no injuries have been reported. President Trump has shown strong support for Musk, labeling these attacks as “domestic terror” and warning that the perpetrators will face severe consequences.
Trump faces pushback
Meanwhile, President Trump continues to face internal turmoil in his party and growing scrutiny from both sides of the aisle. While some Democrats are grappling with their party’s identity crisis, Republicans are dealing with mounting opposition and legal hurdles that have led to a series of tense political debates.
Additionally, Trump is preparing for discussions on air traffic control systems, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signaling that an upgrade to the outdated system may be announced soon, following growing concerns over recent aviation incidents.
(With AP Inputs)