A senior European official revealed that a US proposal for an immediate ceasefire was initially presented as "just ideas" in Paris last week, but was later portrayed as final. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to negotiate any format of talks that could lead to a ceasefire, while accusing Russian President Putin of dragging his feet on the issue. The US had tabled this proposal six weeks ago, and Western analysts believe Moscow is holding back due to its current battlefield momentum.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/world/europe/trump-says-zelenskyy-is-prolonging-war-in-ukraine-by-resisting-calls-to-cede-crimea-to-russiaUS Congressmen Joe Wilson and August Pfluger have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to engage with Pakistan to secure the release of Imran Khan, who they described as a victim of "judicial abuse". Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell has also publicly advocated for Khan's freedom, criticizing the Biden administration's response to his imprisonment. Over 60 US House Representatives wrote to President Joe Biden in October 2024, calling for the release of political prisoners in Pakistan, including Khan, citing issues such as electoral fraud and suppression of dissent.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/category/lahore?postDate=2025-04-23US Deputy Political Counselor Ting Wu urged the Security Council to focus on China's actual actions rather than its claims, criticizing the country for deploying unilateral unfair trade practices that have harmed economies and workers globally.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-china-exchange-barbs-over-trade-war-at-un-8240705The US is presenting Ukraine with an ultimatum, forcing Kyiv to accept a peace plan that rewards Russia for invading Ukrainian territory or risk having the US abandon its efforts to broker an end to the war. Vice President J.D. Vance made this statement during a stop in India, emphasizing the need for both parties to make a decision.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/trump-ukraine-russia-war-deal/682560/US states have introduced over 240 anti-China proposals, including measures to ban the use of Chinese technology and products in government contracts, as well as restrictions on buying Chinese-made goods such as T-shirts and souvenirs for tourists. The proposals aim to mitigate concerns about China's growing influence and potential security risks.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/banning-tech-ending/UFYI7CGPDZCBPLEUFZJ4CKQSWA/US Vice President JD Vance has outlined a peace deal with Russia that would allow Russia to keep occupied swaths of Ukraine, including Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected this proposal as a violation of Ukraine's constitution. US President Donald Trump has accused Zelensky of being "inflammatory" and taking a position "very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia." In response, Zelensky posted a 2018 statement from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rejecting Russia's annexation of Crimea. The US is under pressure on Ukraine to accept the deal, which would freeze territorial lines close to current borders, potentially leading to Ukraine losing large areas to Russia.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/24/us-peace-plan-alarms-allies-as-trump-demands-ukraine-accept-russian-occupation/174277US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism after defending Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech in Agra, India, where he doubled down on US proposals to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His comments were met with pushback from MSNBC co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Jonathan Lemire. The US has proposed a deal that experts say favors Russia, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted the US may walk away if Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not agree to the terms.
https://www.rawstory.com/vance-ukraine-putin-what/China has criticized US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies at the UN, suggesting that the global community should prioritize cooperation over protectionism. China's representative at the UN, Yang Jiechi, argued that a more collaborative approach is needed to address common challenges, rather than resorting to a "law of the jungle" where stronger nations exploit weaker ones.
https://africanews.com/2025/04/24/trump-says-us-and-china-will-get-along-great/Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon, citing two airstrikes that killed dozens of civilians. The strikes, which used US-produced bombs, targeted residential areas without warning and resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, including children. HRW's Ramzi Kaiss says Israeli forces failed to protect civilians and distinguish between military targets and non-combatants during the strikes. The organization is urging the Lebanese government to hand over the case to the International Criminal Court for investigation and prosecution.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/24/hrw-accuses-israel-of-attacking-civilians