The United States has proposed talks between Ukraine and Russia in Miami next week, with the aim of ending the ongoing war by June, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The announcement comes as former US President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for an end to the conflict since re-entering office over a year ago, has faced scrutiny for other actions.
Zelensky stated that the US had invited both Ukrainian and Russian negotiating teams to meet in Miami. "America proposed for the first time that the two negotiating teams – Ukraine and Russia – meet in the United States of America, probably in Miami, in a week. We confirmed our participation," he said. There was no immediate comment from Washington or Moscow regarding the proposed talks.
Meanwhile, Trump has been making headlines for other reasons. He recently deleted a video clip that portrayed former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, following an outcry. The clip, which was set to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," was part of a longer video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Trump insisted he had nothing to apologize for. This incident is the latest in a pattern of offensive imagery and slurs promoted by Trump, according to the NY Times.
Trump's actions have also raised concerns regarding election administration. He has repeatedly suggested that the federal government should nationalize or take over the running of elections, a position at odds with the Constitution, which leaves election administration to the states. His remarks have alarmed election officials in both parties, who cite his attempts to overturn his 2020 defeat and his attempts to involve himself more in voting matters, according to the NY Times.
In other news, the upcoming 2026 Super Bowl ads are expected to feature a significant number of commercials promoting artificial intelligence. At least 10 ads for AI chatbots or other AI-based services are anticipated, according to the NY Times.
Additionally, the politically-charged thriller "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, is considered a frontrunner for Best Picture at this year's Oscars, according to Fox News. The film's timeliness may be benefiting from the current news cycle.
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