On February 17, 2025, we've seen major developments in Ukraine's ongoing conflict, with European leaders strategizing support and peacekeeping possibilities in Paris. The US and Russia have been in talks in Saudi Arabia, aiming for peace without direct Ukrainian involvement, causing international ripples. Meanwhile, Trump's new tariffs threaten to ignite a broader trade war, impacting global economies. In defense, Europe's potential spending increase could benefit companies like Rheinmetall and Saab. In the Middle East, US forces engage with Al-Qaeda and Houthi threats, while the hottest January on record underscores our climate emergency
