“President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he will punish Russia and President Vladimir Putin if Moscow doesn’t come to the table and agree to peace talks or a ceasefire with Ukraine,” CNBC reports.

“Russia has shown no signs of intending to do either, instead continuing and increasing its attacks on Ukraine as it looks to consolidate gains on the battlefield.”

“And still, Trump is holding off on releasing a big bazooka of extra sanctions and economic punishment that could hurt an already weakened Russia.”

“President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs landed like a declaration of economic war on India, undercutting enormous investments made by American companies to hedge their dependency on China,” the New York Times reports.

“India’s hard work to present itself to the world as the best alternative to Chinese factories — what business executives and big money financiers have embraced as part of the China Plus One strategy — has been left in tatters.”

“Now, less than a week since the tariffs took full effect, officials and business leaders in New Delhi, and their American partners, are still trying to make sense of the suddenly altered landscape.”

“Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have long showcased their bromance on the world stage,” Bloomberg reports.

“Now, they’re embracing a powerful new friend: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

“Pictures of the three leaders laughing during an impromptu huddle today on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin signaled the beginning of a new chapter in regional diplomacy.”

“A postwar plan for Gaza circulating within the Trump administration, modeled on President Donald Trump’s vow to ‘take over’ the enclave, would turn it into a trusteeship administered by the United States for at least 10 years while it is transformed into a gleaming tourism resort and high-tech manufacturing and technology hub,” the Washington Post reports.

“Each Palestinian who chooses to leave would be given a $5,000 cash payment and subsidies to cover four years of rent elsewhere, as well as a year of food.”

“For the first time, populist or far-right parties are leading the polls in the U.K., France and Germany, the latest sign of growing voter discontent in much of the continent following years of high immigration and inflation,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“That could provoke a period of political turbulence in all three countries, even if national elections are likely still a few years away.”

“Like the U.S., much of Europe has experienced two things at the same time since the pandemic: record levels of immigration that have caused a voter backlash, and a surge in inflation that has now eased but left prices for many goods much higher than before — leaving many voters feeling worse off. Social media has also polarized opinions.”

“As much as any other world leader, Claudia Sheinbaum has gained the reputation of a Trump whisperer,” the New York Times reports.

“Over and over, the Mexican president has entered tense negotiations with President Trump and — to the surprise of many — exited with praise…”

“But the honeymoon seems to be ending.”

“Over the past several months, Mr. Trump has amped up his intense pressure campaign on Mexico with a multipronged offensive that has squeezed Ms. Sheinbaum, put her on the defensive and left her with few good options to react.”

“The biggest event on China’s diplomatic calendar of the year kicked off Sunday, as world leaders gathered to map out the future of a Beijing-led bloc that wants to offer an alternative to a US world order,” Bloomberg reports.

New York Times: “With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.”