Ukrainian President Zelensky aims to engage former U.S. President Donald Trump in talks over a potential peace plan between the U.S. and Russia, a move met with caution and skepticism from European allies. While Zelensky seeks alternative diplomatic channels, EU foreign ministers are taking concrete steps by advancing proposals to sanction Russia’s shadow shipping network, aiming to tighten pressure on Moscow. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life in prison by a federal court, marking the end of a drawn-out legal process that attracted global scrutiny. The verdict underscores ongoing tensions surrounding regional autonomy and free speech in Nigeria. These developments highlight how international diplomacy and domestic legal battles continue to shape geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe and West Africa.