This week, I prepared a special letter addressed to President Trump and to Congress. And yesterday, the letter was officially delivered to the institutions in Washington. It is quite rare for the leader of another state to address both the President and Congress of the United States simultaneously with a letter. But the situation now requires action, swift and effective action.

It is important that America hear Ukraine. We understand that much of the world’s attention is currently focused on the war in Iran. But the war here in Europe must also be brought to an end — a very bloody war that is already in its fifth year at full scale.

The sooner we are able to provide greater protection against ballistic threats, the sooner we will be able to make diplomacy work. As long as Russia continues to rely on missiles, its interest in diplomacy is not real. We must correct this. And we can do so only together with America.

Ukraine is grateful to America for all its support. And Ukraine will be even more grateful for a dignified peace and guaranteed security. All of this is possible — if there is sufficient determination.

My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.

That's what I want to be, a peacemaker and a unifier.

Iran will not be pushed back by Trump’s rhetoric from its red lines: the right to enrich uranium, possession of enriched uranium, authority over the Strait of Hormuz, and the removal of sanctions.

It is obvious Trump, seeking a way out of this strategic deadlock, alternates between issuing threats and appealing for an agreement.

Prosecutors allege the 36-year-old Italian citizen accessed nonpublic Google search trend data, including Year in Search 2025 information, and placed large bets under the username “AlphaRaccoon” between October and December, including wagers predicting singer d4vd would become the year’s most-searched person.

He knew outcomes before the public because of his access to internal Google data and later tried to conceal the source of his profits.

Spagnuolo was arrested in New York on charges of commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering and was later released on a $2.25 million bond.

Google said it is cooperating with investigators and confirmed he has been placed on leave.