1. Trump Hopes to End Russia-Ukraine Conflict Within a Month
—Trump spoke with Zelensky, expressing his desire for a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating it had dragged on for too long and he hoped it could end within a month. Zelensky stated that only Trump could persuade Putin to cease hostilities. The two discussed the possibility of holding a trilateral summit between the leaders of the US, Russia, and Ukraine.
2. Trump's Senior Advisors Envision Israel Attacking Iran First
—According to Politico, two sources familiar with the matter revealed that Trump's senior advisors prefer that Israel launch a preemptive strike before the US attacks Iran. An Israeli attack would trigger a Iranian retaliation, thus helping to garner support from American voters for a US military strike.
3. Trump Administration Demands Iran Nuclear Deal Be Permanent
—A US official and two other sources stated that US Special Envoy Witkov said at a private gathering on Tuesday that the Trump administration is demanding Iran agree that any future nuclear agreement will be indefinitely valid.
4. Easing Restrictions on Fuel Resales to Cuba—The Trump administration is easing some restrictions on fuel shipments to Cuba, allowing the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuban private companies.
