UPDATE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to his nation, stating that Ukraine must choose between defending its sovereignty and preserving crucial American support amid discussions over a controversial U.S. peace plan favoring Russia. This urgent announcement follows Vladimir Putin’s cautious endorsement of the proposal, which includes demands previously rejected by Kyiv, such as territorial concessions.
The proposed plan suggests Ukraine would hand over territory to Russia, a move that Kyiv has firmly ruled out, while also limiting its military forces and obstructing its path to NATO membership. Zelenskyy emphasized the critical nature of this decision, as ongoing American support is vital for Ukraine in its nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
In a related development, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia and former supporter of Donald Trump, announced her resignation from Congress effective January. Greene cited a desire to prevent her district from experiencing a divisive primary battle against her former ally, Trump, who has publicly criticized her on multiple fronts.
Meanwhile, in Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested by federal police early Saturday, just days before he was set to begin a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. Bolsonaro, who served as president from 2019 to 2022, was taken into custody at approximately 6 a.m. and is expected to face significant legal challenges ahead.
In another significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court decision that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates based on race. This decision comes as the court prepares to deliberate whether to allow a map that could favor Republicans in the midterm elections.
On the health front, Washington state officials reported the death of an individual believed to be the first victim of a rare strain of bird flu, H5N5. The individual, who had underlying health conditions, contracted the virus after exposure to domestic poultry. Health authorities assured the public that the overall risk remains low.
In Nigeria, gunmen abducted over 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in a brutal attack on St. Mary’s School in the Papiri community. This alarming incident highlights the ongoing threat of kidnappings in the region, with security forces deployed to locate the victims.
The situation continues to develop rapidly across these regions, with significant implications for international relations, public safety, and health. Readers are urged to stay informed as these stories evolve.
