Ukraine Peace Plan Stalls Amidst European Skepticism and US-Russia Talks
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People Mentioned
- Rob Schmitz (NPR's Berlin Correspondent) - Reported on the updated Ukraine peace proposal and European reactions to President Trump's plan.
- Friedrich Maats (German Chancellor) - Commented on the achievability of the 28-point peace plan at the G20 summit in South Africa.
- Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President) - Shared her view on social media regarding limitations on Ukraine's armed forces.
- Stephen Fowler (NPR) - Reported on Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress and its implications for the Republican party.
- Nimrod Novik (Fellow with the US-based Israel Policy Forum, former advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres) - Expressed concern about the lack of a clear path forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement beyond the initial phases.
- Kat Lonsdorf (NPR) - Reported from Tel Aviv on the Gaza ceasefire violations and the Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Jane Araf (NPR colleague) - Mentioned as visiting the site of the Israeli strike in Beirut.
- Tanner Pace (Farmer with Vital Farms) - Shared his experience and pride in raising pasture-raised hens.
Organizations & Institutions
- Deutsche Welle - German broadcaster to whom German Chancellor Friedrich Maats spoke.
- Israel Policy Forum - US-based organization where Nimrod Novik is a fellow.
Websites & Online Resources
- Truth Social - Platform where President Trump posted about Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Vital Farms (vitalfarms.com) - Partner with small American farms to provide pasture-raised eggs.