After months of trade war, the summit between Trump and Xi Jinping is set in stone. Both countries extend the tariff truce for 90 days. Key issues will be Chinese excess capacity, investments, and fentanyl control. It is highlighted that negotiations should not focus solely on these aspects.
The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska did not achieve advances towards peace in Ukraine, despite the cordiality and the rehabilitation of Putin. The international press sees Putin as the moral winner, leaving Trump dissatisfied. The war in Ukraine persists and no significant agreements were reached.
Trump orders National Guard deployment in Washington to combat crime, despite falling crime data. The mayor classifies it as authoritarian and intrusive. Global Alliance and measures ahead of summit with Putin. Reuters
The diplomatic awakening in Central Asia attracts global attention due to the war in Ukraine and Chinese and Russian initiatives. The EU and other powers consider 2025 as a crucial year for the region, with recent summits in Samarkand and Astana. Europe seeks new energy alliances and investment, although the region expects concrete actions.
