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Trump insists Ukraine-Russia peace deal is close, but mistrust in Putin leaves experts skeptical
President Donald Trump this week said he is «very» optimistic that Ukraine and Russia will enter into some sort of deal in the coming days, but security experts are still sounding the alarm that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace.
A feeling of geopolitical whiplash is surrounding Washington after the Trump administration last week said it would abandon peace efforts if a ceasefire cannot be secured, though days later Trump said there is a «very good chance» a deal will be reached this week.
The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions about what it would mean should the U.S. walk away from one of Trump’s top campaign trail issues: ending the war in Ukraine.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say what Trump means when he says he will walk away from peace negotiations, but she told reporters that «he has grown frustrated with both sides of this war, and he’s made that very known.» (Getty Images)
TRUMP HOPEFUL RUSSIA AND UKRAINE CAN MAKE A DEAL AFTER TEMPORARY EASTER CEASEFIRE ENDS
The administration also has not clarified if Washington would take retaliatory measures against Putin, as Trump threatened to do last month.
«Simply because Trump hasn’t announced any consequences yet does not mean that he doesn’t plan on taking some anti-Russia measures,» former DIA intelligence officer and Russia expert Rebekah Koffler told Fox News Digital. «Trump almost certainly intends for his economic warfare against China to serve as an example to Putin how far Trump is willing to go to compel his adversaries to his will.»
«But unlike the China case, there’s no similar dependence between the U.S. and Russia. Trump’s decision on Russia is much more complicated, more risky and requires more thought,» she added. «He may or may not take draconian economic steps against Russia, as Putin may take devastating, non-kinetic actions against the U.S.
«It’s Trump’s risk tolerance vs. Putin’s now,» Koffler said. «And both like to win and both have risk tolerance way above average.»
The White House did not respond to questions by Fox News Digital on whether the U.S. would still aid Ukraine in some capacity, particularly given recent restrictions on military aid Trump has implemented on Kyiv, like refusing to sell Patriot missiles previously used to defend civilian populations from Russian strikes and that cost $1.5 billion a piece.
«If we want to be a global superpower, and we want to deter aggression, not with U.S. troops on the ground, but in general, to deter aggression because it is good for our national security, then we should continue to support Ukraine,» former CIA Moscow Station Chief Dan Hoffman told Fox News Digital. «It’s a tiny percentage of the Department of Defense budget.»
Women and children view a memorial of flowers and toys at the site of a Russian missile attack in Sumy, Ukraine, on April 14, 2025. (Vlada Liberova/Libkos/Getty Images)
TRUMP SAYS US WILL ‘TAKE A PASS’ ON UKRAINE PEACE EFFORTS IF RUSSIA REFUSES TO PLAY BALL
«The return on investment is pretty high,» he added, referring to the $66.5 billion in military assistance Washington has provided Kyiv since Russia’s February 2022 invasion, compared to the $841.4 billion defense budget congressionally approved for 2024 alone, a figure which Trump has pushed to increase.
A Ukrainian delegation was set to meet with Trump administration officials in London on Wednesday alongside other European partners, including representatives from the U.K., France and Germany.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly set to return to Moscow this week to continue negotiations with Russian officials, though the Kremlin has not indicated they are anywhere near agreeing to ceasefire terms, let alone a peace deal.
A spokesperson for Putin, Dmitry Peskov, on Tuesday reportedly said the issue of Russia’s invasion was too «complex» to achieve a quick fix and warned against rushing into a deal.
«It is not worth setting any rigid time frames and trying to get a settlement, a viable settlement, in a short time frame,» he said.
The Kremlin’s position has given credence to repeated warnings from security experts that Putin is not interested in securing a peace deal with Ukraine.
«There’s no indication that Putin wants to stop the war,» Hoffman said. «That isn’t surprising. Because for a war to end, somebody has to win or both sides have to be so tired they can’t continue to fight.
«Russia is the invader, so you have to stop them in order to have an end of the war,» he added. «The one consistent thing here is Putin is continuing to fight. His objective is to overthrow the government in Ukraine. He’s going to keep fighting until he feels like he has accomplished that goal or he can’t fight anymore.»
Damage from a Russian drone strike is seen in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 22, 2025. (Pavlo Pakhomenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Koffler echoed Hoffman’s position: «Putin will be pursuing the same strategy regardless of Trump’s actions; that is continuing the war of attrition until Ukraine capitulates or is completely destroyed and the government collapses.»
«Putin would like to string Trump along and will continue to try doing so,» she added.
A report by the Moscow Times on Tuesday cited sources close to Putin and said the Kremlin chief is looking to reorder the global «spheres of influence» by negotiating leverage points between the U.S. and adversaries like Iran and North Korea.
The article claimed that Putin would attempt to get Trump to either force a less-than-desirable deal for Ukraine or potentially stop the U.S. from aiding Kyiv by proposing personally enticing deals, like allowing Trump to build a hotel in Moscow, and geopolitical wins, like securing a nuclear agreement with Iran and a «peace deal» in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian soldiers are seen on March 8, 2025. (Roman Chop/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital could not verify the report’s claims, but Koffler agreed it could be a strategy that Putin is looking to employ as the U.S. pushes deals across Europe and the Middle East.
«He could promise Trump not to share certain sensitive technologies to these two [nations],» Koffler said. «And he could convince Iran not to operationalize and weaponize its nuclear program in exchange for Trump’s promise not to target Iran’s nuclear facilities in a kinetic strike and to lift sanctions from Russia.
«The important aspect of all of this is to give these adversaries face-saving opportunities, which is not a strong point for the U.S. style of diplomacy,» Koffler said. «But Putin’s ability to convince Trump and Trump’s decision calculus are two different things.»
automotrices más importantes del mundo— abrirá sus puertas bajo el lema “Abrazar la
innovación, co-crear el futuro”. Foto: Difusión
El 23 de abril, la marca automotriz china Chery debutará en el Auto Shanghai 2025, una de las ferias más relevantes del sector automovilístico mundial. En esta edición, la empresa mostrará su innovador sistema híbrido Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) y su renovado portafolio global de vehículos, marcando un importante paso en su estrategia de expansión internacional.
El sistema CSH es un motor híbrido de quinta generación que incorpora tecnologías avanzadas, incluyendo una transmisión DHT, baterías de alto rendimiento y un sistema de gestión y seguridad energética. Chery destaca que este sistema es el resultado de casi tres décadas de investigación y desarrollo, y tiene como objetivo ofrecer una experiencia de conducción más inteligente y adaptada a diferentes estilos, además de mejorar la autonomía y la seguridad.
Según la empresa, el sistema híbrido CSH está diseñado para “eliminar la ansiedad por la autonomía”, lo que permitiría a los conductores disfrutar de una mayor flexibilidad y confianza en sus viajes. Además, Chery promete que la tecnología permitirá una movilidad más sostenible, al tiempo que resalta su enfoque en la seguridad sin concesiones.
Eventos en vivo para validar la tecnología
La marca no solo presentará sus avances en el stand, sino que también ha organizado eventos en vivo para demostrar el desempeño real de sus vehículos. Entre las pruebas destacadas se incluyen la “CSH Endless Horizon Worry-Free Voyage”, una prueba de resistencia de 1,600 km en condiciones reales, y el desafío “Misión Imposible: Desafío de Seguridad”, que pondrá a prueba la resistencia de sus modelos Tiggo 8 y Tiggo 9 PHEV a través de pruebas extremas, como el “giro en espiral con caída” y el apilamiento de siete vehículos. Estos eventos buscan validar la promesa de Chery de ofrecer tecnología confiable, segura y adaptada a las necesidades de los usuarios.
Estrategia centrada en el usuario y movilidad sostenible
Chery también ha destacado su enfoque integral en el desarrollo de vehículos, que incluye no solo la tecnología, sino también el diseño y la experiencia del usuario. En su estrategia global, la marca realiza pruebas en condiciones extremas, como altitudes elevadas, climas fríos y desiertos, para garantizar que cada componente funcione adecuadamente en escenarios reales.
La compañía apuesta por un ecosistema abierto y colaborativo que beneficie tanto a distribuidores como a consumidores, promoviendo la movilidad sostenible con opciones de vehículos más limpios, seguros y eficientes. En Perú, donde los vehículos híbridos y sostenibles están ganando terreno, esta propuesta cobra especial relevancia, especialmente para los conductores interesados en soluciones de transporte más ecológicas.
Chery en Perú y su proyección de crecimiento
Chery, que ya cuenta con una presencia consolidada en Perú, continúa ampliando su oferta con modelos como el Tiggo 7 Pro y el Tiggo 8 Pro, que han sido bien recibidos por los consumidores que buscan tecnología avanzada y precios accesibles. Con la incorporación de la tecnología híbrida CSH, la marca espera atraer a un número aún mayor de conductores en el país, respondiendo a la creciente demanda de soluciones de movilidad más sostenibles.
Fundada en 1997, Chery es una de las principales marcas automotrices de China, con una fuerte presencia internacional. La compañía es líder en exportaciones, con vehículos distribuidos en más de 80 países, y ha vendido casi 9.4 millones de unidades en todo el mundo. Chery se destaca por su enfoque en investigación y desarrollo, con un equipo de más de 5,500 personas dedicadas a la innovación en motores, transmisiones, chasis y otras tecnologías centrales del sector automotriz.
Astara, empresa dedicada a la movilidad abierta, es la representante exclusiva de varias marcas automotrices en Perú, incluyendo Chery. Con 25 años de presencia en el país, Astara ofrece un ecosistema completo de servicios relacionados con la compra, suscripción y asesoría de vehículos, respaldado por plataformas tecnológicas y un enfoque en la sostenibilidad.
La compañía proyecta que con la llegada de modelos híbridos como el Chery CSH, se podrá continuar impulsando la transición hacia una movilidad más limpia y eficiente en el mercado peruano.
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Two federal judges may hold Trump in contempt as he defies courts in immigration crackdown
A second U.S. judge scolded the Trump administration on Tuesday night for failing to answer questions in an ongoing deportation case, raising the threat that some Trump officials could be held in contempt of court.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis of Maryland upbraided Trump officials for failing to comply with the court’s requests for information in a case involving the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia — accusing officials in a blistering eight-page order of submitting «vague, evasive and incomplete» responses that she said demonstrated «willful and bad faith refusal to comply with discovery obligations.»
She further described the Justice Department’s «false premise» objections as «a willful and bad faith refusal to comply with discovery obligations.»
Xinis is not the first federal judge to raise the possibility of holding the Trump administration in contempt for failing to abide by court orders. Just 15 miles away, at a courthouse in Washington, D.C., another judge had already threatened the same.
FEDERAL JUDGE JAMES BOASBERG FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE TO HOLD TRUMP IN CONTEMPT OVER DEPORTATION FLIGHTS
Demonstrators gather in a nationwide «Hands Off!» protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Boston on Apr. 5, 2025. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty)
At issue in both cases is President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime immigration law the administration invoked last month to immediately deport certain individuals from the U.S. to El Salvador.
Hours after Trump’s March 14 proclamation that he would use the law to deport certain migrants — including alleged members of the gangs MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, or TdA — the U.S. sent more than 260 migrants to El Salvador to be detained in the country’s maximum-security prison.
The weeks since have been characterized by a wave of frantic court proceedings, appeals, and emergency Supreme Court orders, as judges across the country weigh the administration’s use of the wartime law.
WHO IS JAMES BOASBERG, THE US JUDGE AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP’S DEPORTATION EFFORTS?
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C. (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
But Trump’s lawyers have appeared less than willing to share certain information with the courts. Their behavior has sparked fury from federal judges, who have accused them on more than one occasion of acting in bad faith and willfully defying their orders.
Xinis took umbrage Tuesday night at the administration’s refusal to respond to at least one interrogatory, saying their refusal is «based on the false premise that the United States can or has been ordered to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from custody» in El Salvador.
She also rebuked officials for their failure to comply with her earlier order to return Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man and alleged MS-13 member who was wrongfully deported last month to El Salvador. «For weeks, Defendants have sought refuge behind vague and unsubstantiated assertions of privilege, using them as a shield to obstruct discovery and evade compliance with this Court’s orders,» she said.
Her earlier ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court in an emergency order. The ruling said the government must «facilitate» his release — a definition that was subsequently clarified again by Xinis and by judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
«‘Facilitate’ is an active verb,» U.S. Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, a Reagan appointee, said in authoring the circuit court opinion.
«It requires that steps be taken as the Supreme Court has made perfectly clear,» he added.
TRUMP ADMIN DEFIES COURT OVER MARYLAND DEPORTATION, IGNITES LEGAL SHOWDOWN
The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
At a hearing last week, Xinis ordered an «intense» and expedited two-week discovery period to determine whether the Trump administration has acted in good faith to comply with her order to return Abrego Garcia. Should they fail to supply the required information, or indicate they acted in bad faith, she could have sufficient information to move to consider possible contempt proceedings.
Additionally, in a related case, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said there was probable cause to find Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for defying his order to return deportation flights to El Salvador on March 15.
In a 48-page ruling, Boasberg accused the government of «willful disregard» for court directives, citing missed deadlines to submit flight details and identify officials who knew about his emergency order halting removals. Although a federal appeals court in D.C. has paused the contempt proceedings, Boasberg has requested further declarations and warned that officials may be required to testify under oath.
If they fail to comply, the judge could refer the case to the Justice Department for prosecution or appoint outside counsel if DOJ declines.
JUDGE BOASBERG POISED TO HOLD TRUMP ADMIN IN CONTEMPT, TAKES DOWN NAMES OF DHS OFFICIALS: ‘PRETTY SKETCHY’
Gang members seen in a cell at the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT, in Tecoluca, in San Vicente, El Salvador. Photo via Getty Images. (Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The appeals court that paused Boasberg’s contempt proceedings did so temporarily, requesting additional briefing from both the Justice Department and ACLU attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
What happens next remains uncertain. Trump officials have repeatedly railed against so-called «activist judges,» accusing courts of obstructing the administration’s immigration agenda. In an earlier emergency appeal, officials claimed Boasberg’s actions amounted to a «massive, unauthorized imposition on the Executive’s authority to remove dangerous aliens,» arguing those individuals «pose threats to the American people.»
Meanwhile, Judge Xinis’s order in Maryland comes amid a flurry of immigration-related legal battles nationwide, as Trump pushes forward with his border security priorities.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that the administration can continue using the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants, provided they receive due process protections, including the right to challenge removals in court.
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Separately, federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked use of the Alien Enemies Act in specific cases, siding with plaintiffs who argued certain migrants could be removed without a chance to seek habeas relief.
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on next steps in the Abrego Garcia case, or on the possibility that Xinis might move on possible contempt proceedings.
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