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March 12, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 12, 2025: State Highlights
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President Trump threatened Russia with sanctions if it does not accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, following extensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
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The United States resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire, aiming to halt all missile, drone, and bomb attacks along the front line and the Black Sea.
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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to visit Moscow for further talks, as the U.S. seeks Russia’s acceptance of the ceasefire proposal to advance peace negotiations.
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President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House for critical discussions amid European tensions and unease over Trump’s recent overtures to Russia.
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The United States imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, affecting all countries, including allies like Canada, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, aiming to boost American industries.
