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Claudia Sheinbaum at press briefing on Mexico–U.S. ties

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump and the Americans: You wanted a wall – you got a wall

A viral post claims Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum told Americans “You wanted a wall – you got one.” But fact‑checks show this quote is misattributed. What’s really happening in Mexico–U.S. political discourse and Trump friction — explained at empr.media.
Mar 2, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky speaking alongside U.S. and Ukraine flags with mining and economic symbols representing minerals deal and debt debate.

Zelenskyy on the agreement with the USA regarding minerals: The main thing is that we are not debtors

Zelensky underscores that Ukraine’s U.S. minerals agreement won’t count past aid as debt, defending Kyiv’s economic sovereignty while pushing for fair terms and strategic investment.
Feb 26, 2025
Ukraine and U.S. diplomats reviewing agreement documents, symbolizing text tied to security guarantees and future cooperation between Kyiv and Washington.

The text of the agreement with the U.S. will be reviewed today, it is directly linked to security guarantees, – Shmyhal

Ukraine’s leadership says today’s review of the U.S. agreement text is tightly linked to security guarantees — a crucial step as Kyiv seeks stronger strategic backing alongside economic cooperation.
Feb 26, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing diplomacy on occupied lands and NATO prospects during an interview on Ukraine’s war and peace talks.

I am ready to discuss the abandonment of occupied territories within the framework of a diplomatic agreement, according to which Ukraine can join NATO, – Zelenskyy

President Zelensky says Ukraine won’t legally give up occupied lands but is prepared to discuss a diplomatic path to return them — especially if Ukraine’s NATO membership is on the table. | empr.media
Feb 16, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering his speech at the Munich Security Conference, calling for European unity and security guarantees.

Key points from the president of Ukraine on the second day of the Munich Security Conference

On Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky urged creation of a European army, called for stronger NATO security guarantees and unity with allies to secure peace and defend Ukraine. | empr.media
Feb 15, 2025
Officials, including Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Medvedchuk, Zhevago and Boholiubov in montage, under Ukraine’s newly enacted NSDC sanctions by Zelensky.

Official: Zelensky has imposed sanctions on Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Boholiubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk

President Zelensky has signed a decree activating National Security Council sanctions against former president Poroshenko and four powerful oligarchs, freezing assets and tightening restrictions as political tensions rise. | empr.media
Feb 13, 2025
Zelenskyy and Turkish flags behind him with a shadowed overlay of Medvedchuk’s silhouette and a Kremlin emblem to show high‑stakes ultimatum. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Russia wanted to replace me with Medvedchuk, – Zelenskyy revealed the ultimatums during the negotiations in Turkey

President Zelenskyy discloses Russia’s hardline ultimatums in Turkey talks — including a demand to replace him with pro‑Kremlin Medvedchuk — revealing Kremlin tactics and war‑time diplomacy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jan 22, 2025
Elon Musk onstage at a political rally making a controversial hand gesture that critics say resembles a Nazi salute, amid global reaction.

Elon Musk’s alleged Nazi salute sparks global outrage

Elon Musk ignites global outrage after a hand gesture at a Trump event is widely labeled a Nazi‑like salute, sparking fierce debate across politics and media over intent and symbolism. | empr.media.
Jan 21, 2025
Elon Musk on stage at Donald Trump’s inauguration making an arm gesture that drew global comparisons to a Nazi‑style salute and sparked outrage.

On the occasion of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Elon Musk greeted Americans with the fascist salute Sieg Heil!

Elon Musk’s arm gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration was widely interpreted as a Nazi‑style “Sieg Heil,” sparking global outrage, political backlash and debate over symbolism and intent. | empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jan 21, 2025
Ukrainian journalists protest proposed draft law No. 10242 seen as threat to press freedom, Rada urged to reject it and protect media rights

Could become a tool for repression against journalists: Rada urged not to pass draft law no. 10242

Journalists and human rights groups urge Ukraine’s Parliament not to pass draft law No. 10242, warning it could be used to prosecute reporters and stifle investigative press under martial law. empr.media
Dec 3, 2024
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili at a protest rally in Tbilisi, denouncing “Russification,” constitutional crisis, and illegitimate government. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

No one is ready to accept the Russification of Georgia, a Georgia deprived of its Constitution, or a Georgia with an illegitimate parliament and government, says President Salome Zourabichvili in a special video address

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili blasted the ruling authorities’ “Russification” push and condemned an illegitimate parliament and government, fueling nationwide protests and constitutional crisis. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 30, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky signs Ukraine’s historic wartime tax increase law in Kyiv, aimed at raising revenue for defense and budget support. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Zelensky signs historic tax increase in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark wartime tax increase law in Ukraine, boosting war and income taxes to shore up defense funding and state revenues amid the ongoing conflict. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Nov 28, 2024

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