Macron and Trump discussed a moratorium on strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, a move with implications for startups and investors.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions bill, creating new tariff and sanctions risks for energy-linked markets, startups and investors.
Putin said chances for peace in Ukraine exist, while Zelensky said U.S. envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible agreement.
The US is significantly reducing joint military drills with South Korea, a move that could impact regional stability and the tech startup ecosystem reliant on predictable geopolitics.
The EU has initiated secret talks with Kremlin officials aimed at preparing peace negotiations, a move that could impact the tech startup and venture capital environment in Europe and Russia.
US President Trump postpones a planned military strike on Iran following intervention by Gulf leaders, with ongoing negotiations aiming for a nuclear agreement impacting regional stability and tech investment.
Germany considers President Steinmeier as EU representative in potential peace talks with Russia, a move that could stabilize Europe's tech and investment climate amid the Ukraine war.
US acting Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine Julie Davis is set to leave amid political shifts under Trump impacting US support, raising concerns for Ukraine's tech and startup ecosystem.
Turkey is facilitating renewed Russia-Ukraine peace talks, potentially stabilizing the region and impacting the venture capital and tech startup ecosystem.