Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States had set a June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end the war, according to NPR Politics. The announcement comes as Washington and Moscow reportedly discuss $12 trillion in economic deals that could potentially impact Ukraine.
Meanwhile, in other international news, Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a vocal critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison under a China-imposed national security law, as reported by The Associated Press via NPR News. Lai, 78, was convicted in December of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious articles. This marks the longest punishment given so far under the law.
The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are also making headlines. U.S. speedskater Connor McDermott-Mostowy is preparing for his Olympic debut, joining a record number of out LGBTQ athletes at the Winter Games, according to NPR News. More than 40 LGBTQ athletes from around the world will be competing.
The Winter Olympics are also facing challenges due to climate change. The 25th Winter Olympic Games are set to be hosted by Italy for the fourth time.
In Thailand, the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, won the most seats in the general election on Sunday, according to TIME. Anutin, who was feeling the strain of the campaign trail, held rallies despite the challenges. "I meet so many people and sometimes maybe they have caught a cold," Anutin said. "I hear them coughing and try to hold my breath. But I might not be able to do that 100."
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