## Putin is running circles around Trump and his band of diplomatic amateurs

Authored by inews.co.uk

The Kremlin is so cocksure about the outcome of the summit that Putin has already invited Trump to visit Russia.

Trump is throwing America’s doors wide open for him, and indicating that Putin deserves a place back at the world’s top table.

The Kremlin is so cocksure about the outcome of the summit that Putin has already invited Trump to visit Russia for a follow-up.

Trump, fuelled by fervour to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, appears to view the negotiation over Ukraine as quick and easy.

When Trump first announced his summit with Putin, he indicated that he also hoped to broker a three-way conversation that would include the Ukrainian leader.

But during one fast Kremlin meeting with Witkoff on Wednesday, Putin proved easily able to persuade Trump to abandon his half-hearted threats and ignite the invitation to Alaska.

If his presidential jet does land in Alaska later this week, Putin continues to view his dealings with Trump as child’s play. »

### Leave your printer at home: Starbucks Korea cracks down on people working, studying all day in cafes

Authored by koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Another customer even brought and operated a printer by connecting it to a store outlet.Last year, controversy erupted online after a photo showed a customer at a Starbucks in Andong using a printer plugged into a cafe outlet.

“Following a series of complaints, we reviewed the matter internally and issued new guidelines to all stores starting Thursday,” said a Starbucks Korea spokesperson.

“This is to ensure a more comfortable and convenient store experience for our customers and to reduce the risk of loss or theft when seats are left unattended for long periods. »

### Louisiana shooting: State to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop

Authored by cnn.com

The shooting was mentioned in a US Justice Department report this year that found Louisiana State Police used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits.

State police fired Trooper Kasha Domingue after determining she shot Dilley “without any reliable justification,” failed to activate her body-worn camera and gave inconsistent accounts that were contradicted by surveillance video.

Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, criticized the report as an attempt “to diminish the service and exceptionality of” the state police. »

### Zelenskyy: We will not allow Russia a second attempt to partition Ukraine

Authored by pravda.com.ua

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasised that Ukraine will not give Russia a second chance to divide its territory and that the war must end with a dignified peace.

This led to the full-scale war and the occupation of even more parts of Ukraine.

We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. »

### 'Future of Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukrainians' — EU leaders react to Russia's ceasefire proposal ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Authored by kyivindependent.com

If nations can be forced to live under a bigger neighbour's dictate, none are free," Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna wrote on X.

The development comes as Trump has suggested he will include Ukraine in future negotiations only after an initial meeting with Putin.

"Who becomes a member of the EU and NATO is decided by their members, not Vladimir Putin. »

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