The Ukrainian people would reject a peace deal that involves Ukraine unilaterally withdrawing from the eastern Donbas region and turning it over to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios in an interview Tuesday.
Why it matters: As Zelensky was speaking to Axios, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were meeting for a third round of direct talks in Geneva. The main sticking point is control of the Donbas, around 10% of which is still in Ukrainian hands.
The euro —its future in disarray barely a dozen years ago — is back.
Why it matters: European leaders are trying to carve out a bigger global role for their currency in a Trump-shaped world order. If they are successful, it could chip away at America's biggest economic advantage: the outsize demand for dollars and U.S. debt.
The U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday "made progress," but "there are still a lot of details to discuss," a U.S. official told Axios.
The latest: After negotiations with President Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the Iranians offered to come back in the next two weeks with detailed proposals "to address some of the open gaps in our positions," the official said.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesdayafter a career in activism and politics during a national transformation in civil rights and inequality, where he worked alongside Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and made a historic presidential run.
Through the lens: Here's a look at some of Jackson's most memorable moments, from rallying Black residents devastated by riots in Los Angeles to meeting Nelson Mandela after being released from prison.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who spent his career fighting against racial inequality and injustice, and who made two historic runs for the presidency, died Tuesday, his family said in a statement. He was 84.
The big picture: Jackson leaves behind an expansive legacy, starting with his time alongside Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to founding Operation Rainbow PUSH on the South Side of Chicago.
New Mexico lawmakers launched an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch Tuesday over allegations the late convicted sex offender trafficked and sexually abused girls and women at the sprawling property outside Santa Fe.
The big picture: It's "critical" that the first full investigation into what happened at the ranch provides a platform to "uncover the truth" about what happened there and for survivors to see justice, state Rep. Andrea Romero (D) tells Axios.
President Trump said he is going to be "involved indirectly" in the second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran that will take place in Geneva on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The meeting tomorrow between Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could be a make or break moment that will signal whether the two countries are moving towards an new nuclear deal or towards a war.
The latest round of the Epstein files has effectively ended the careers of some of the world's most powerful figures, from captains of industry to prominent attorneys.
Why it matters: The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day.
AI's next big innovation, making its debut at these Winter Olympics, could help figure skating judges determine whether an athlete landed a fast-twirling move successfully.
The big picture: Omega, the official Olympic timing and measurement provider, has installed an array of 14 cameras to track athletes in motion.
