A new wave of political turbulence has hit Kyiv after Donald Trump Jr. suggested that his father, President Trump could pull the United States out of the Ukraine peace process. Speaking at the Doha Forum, Trump Jr. framed his father as “unpredictable”, a trait he said global leaders should not underestimate. His remarks have triggered major shockwaves across Ukraine, Europe and diplomatic circles worldwide. With ceasefire negotiations already fragile, the prospect of a U.S. walkout throws a fresh layer of uncertainty over Ukraine’s war strategy and future security guarantees. WATCH

Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, breaking a fragile ceasefire and killing eight Afghan cricketers. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from a tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest. Taliban officials claim the truce is broken while Pakistan insists it targeted only militant bases.