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Zelensky (Almost) Says Sorry

Ukrainian President ready to work under Trump’s leadership after “regrettable” showdown.

Today, we discuss President Zelensky saying that Ukraine is "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership" to negotiate a peace deal.

This comes after the US announced it would pause military aid to Ukraine, which has caused alarm across Europe. Adam speaks to the ѿý’s chief presenter, Caitriona Perry and ѿý international editor, Jeremy Bowen.

And, the US and European stock markets fell after President Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico began. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said the tariffs are "a very dumb thing to do". We speak to the ѿý’s economics editor, Faisal Islam.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the ѿý. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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