Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the United States has set a June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end the war, according to NPR Politics. Simultaneously, SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is shifting its focus from Mars to the moon, as reported by Phys.org. In other news, Prince William and Kate Middleton expressed deep concern over the latest revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files, as stated by a Kensington Palace spokesperson and reported by Time.
President Zelenskyy's statement, as heard on NPR's Morning Edition, comes amidst ongoing discussions between Washington and Russia regarding $12 trillion in economic deals that could impact Ukraine. The exact details of the U.S. deadline and the specifics of the economic negotiations remain unclear.
Meanwhile, SpaceX is prioritizing the establishment of a lunar settlement, according to Elon Musk, moving away from its long-standing goal of colonizing Mars. The company has found success as a NASA contractor, but Musk's Mars plans have faced criticism.
In the United Kingdom, Prince William and Kate Middleton addressed the Epstein files, expressing their concern over the revelations. A Kensington Palace spokesperson, speaking on behalf of the royal couple, confirmed their deep concern, with their thoughts focused on the victims. The statement followed the U.S. Department of Justice's release of 3.5 million pages of Epstein-related files on January 30. The files mention Prince Andrew, prompting renewed scrutiny of the royals' relationship with Epstein.
Also, American free skier Jaelin Kauf's journey to becoming a gold-medal contender at the Milano Cortina Olympics was detailed by Time. Kauf, whose parents were professional moguls skiers, initially preferred alpine racing but was drawn to moguls, influenced by her brother and other factors.
Finally, Time reported on the recent election in Thailand, where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's conservative Bhumjaithai Party won the most seats in the general election. Anutin, who had been campaigning heavily, acknowledged the strain of the campaign trail, but the party's success suggests his efforts paid off.
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