Trump "Disappointed" in Putin After Failed Truce Push Vantage with Palki Sharma
Trump "Disappointed" in Putin After Failed Truce Push | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" in Vladimir Putin after a phone call between the two leaders failed to produce a breakthrough. While Trump has pushed Putin to end the war in Ukraine, the Russian leader has refused to end the fighting unless his war goals are met. Is Trump losing patience with Putin? What will be his next move? Palki Sharma tells you.
See More
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Mint
41 minutes ago
- Mint
Donald Trump's tariff letters to hit 12 countries as trade deadline chaos looms
President Trump has signed "take it or leave it" letters to 12 countries on Monday, slapping new tariffs of 10% to 70% on their exports to the U.S. These taxes kick in August 1 unless deals are made by Wednesday's deadline. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned 100 smaller nations they'll face April's original tariffs if they don't hurry up. "If you don't move things along, you'll boomerang back," he said Sunday. Only the UK and Vietnam have deals so far, everyone else faces chaos. Businesses worldwide are panicking, unsure if their goods will get taxed . Vietnam relatively got the best deal: Its exports to America face 20% tariffs (down from 46%), but "transshipped" Chinese goods will get hit with 40%. The UK kept its 10% rate but opened its markets to U.S. cars and aircraft. Meanwhile, Japan was called "spoiled" by Trump and may face 35% tariffs, higher than April's 24%.The EU is sweating over threatened 50% taxes on its cars and cheese. All weekend, EU leaders argued: Germany wants any deal to avoid disaster, while France refuses a 'bad deal'. India might get last-minute mercy, but Trump grumbled, 'Letters are easier than talks'.Canada escaped the letters, at least for now. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra promised a "real deal" by July 21, but warned Canada might still pay some tariffs. Thailand offered a last-minute deal: more U.S. farm sales and Boeing jet buys to avoid 36% tariffs. South Korea begged for extra time, even offering factory House adviser Kevin Hassett hinted some countries could get deadline extensions if they're "close to a deal," but Trump snapped, "Not really" when asked about flexibility. The confusion is crushing businesses. "You can't plan costs when rules change weekly," said trade expert Clark Packard. The tariffs could make everything from electronics to groceries pricier for Americans. Though Trump claims "foreign countries pay," experts confirm U.S. importers foot the bill and pass costs to consumers. A 10% baseline tariff has already been in place since April, but jumps like Japan's potential 35% would cause bigger price hikes. Legal battles might save some: A U.S. court already ruled most tariffs illegal, but the decision is on hold. For now, the chaos continues. "We'll see," Bessent teased about Wednesday's deadline, adding deals might pop up "very quickly." But with 200+ trade partners, most will likely face taxes or empty promises.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
US fighter jets intercept unauthorized aircraft near Trump's golf club in New Jersey
US Air Force fighter jets scrambled over the weekend to intercept multiple aircraft that entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, marking the 11th incursion in just two days, according to the Air Force and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The small private planes repeatedly violated a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place while Trump is in residence. The most recent incident occurred on Sunday morning (July 6) when an unauthorised aircraft was detected and swiftly escorted out of the area. On Saturday (July 5) alone, NORAD reported five incursions, including a notable incident around 2:39 p.m. when an F-16 fighter jet intercepted a general aviation aircraft. In a statement, NORAD said its pilot performed a 'headbutt' maneuver—a close approach intended to get the civilian pilot's attention—and then guided the plane to safety outside the restricted zone. The airspace around Trump National Golf Club is subject to a 30-nautical-mile radius restriction whenever the President is present. Violations trigger immediate responses by NORAD's integrated defense system, which relies on radars, satellites, and rapid-response fighter jets. The White House declined to comment on the weekend's interceptions. However, NORAD noted that similar breaches have been frequent since Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025. Earlier in Trump's tenure, Palm Beach's Mar-a-Lago residence also faced routine violations of restricted airspace. Officials have urged pilots to closely monitor FAA Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) to avoid accidental incursions, particularly during periods of presidential travel. The US Air Force reiterated its call for civilian pilots to adhere strictly to all flight restrictions, emphasising that unauthorized entry could lead to forceful measures to protect national security. NORAD's layered defense network, spanning both US and Canadian airspace, is designed to detect, deter, and, if necessary, neutralise airborne threats, especially near sensitive sites and when high-profile officials are present.
Deccan Herald
an hour ago
- Deccan Herald
Russia becomes first to recognise Taliban govt of Afghanistan
Russia said that it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good prospects to develop ties and would continue to support Kabul in security, counter-terrorism and combating drug crime. It also saw significant trade and economic opportunities, especially in energy, transport, agriculture and infrastructure. "We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will give impetus to the development of productive bilateral cooperation between our countries in various fields," the ministry said. Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said in a statement: "We value this courageous step taken by Russia, and, God willing, it will serve as an example for others as well." No other country has formally recognised the Taliban government that seized power in August 2021 as U.S.-led forces staged a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. However, China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Pakistan have all designated ambassadors to Kabul, in a step towards recognition. The Russian move represents a major milestone for the Taliban administration as it seeks to ease its international isolation.
