Trump says he may meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as next week – National & International News – WED 6Aug2025
Trump says he may meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as next week.
Active duty sergeant shot, wounded five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, officials say.
Georgia Senator publishes report on mistreatment of men, women and children in ICE facilities.
Trump says he may meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as next week
President Trump says there is a “good chance” he may soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following what Trump described as a “very good talks” between Putin and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff earlier today. Trump had previously threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia and countries who buy Russian oil as soon as Friday. Today Trump announced a further 25% tariff (a total of 50%) on goods from India, which has refused to discontinue its purchases of Russian oil.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Putin was not swayed by the pressure of new sanctions. Sources indicated that Putin remained committed to fully capturing the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson before sitting down for serious peace talks. There have been no details forthcoming as to whether his talks with Witkoff achieved any headway on this impasse. Nevertheless, reports indicate that Putin suggested a meeting with Trump, and Trump’s aides are already planning for it.
Trump is apparently also planning to meet separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky, who spoke with Trump after Witkoff’s meeting with Putin, said in his nightly address that “Russia now seems to be more inclined toward a ceasefire”. Whether this will prove to be true remains to be seen. President Trump has recently said he felt he was “close” to reaching an agreement with Putin multiple times, only for Russia to immediately launch aggressive military actions in Ukraine.
Active duty sergeant shot, wounded five fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, officials say
Shortly before 11:00 AM this morning, an active duty soldier stationed at Ft. Stewart Army Base shot and wounded five fellow soldiers in his unit. The shooter was subdued by other soldiers who intervened and is now detained in pre-trial detention on base. The five wounded soldiers initially received medical attention on base, while two were transferred to a hospital in Savannah, GA, which is about 40 miles northeast of the base. All are expected to recover.
In a statement to the press this afternoon, Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, identified the accused shooter as Sgt. Quornelius Radford, assigned to automated logistics in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Lubas said Radford had not previously deployed to combat. It appears the case will be handled by the military justice system.
Radford was allegedly used a personal weapon in the attack which he was able to bring onto the base. Military officials have learned that Radford was arrested locally for a DUI in May. However, officials were not immediately aware of any other previous disciplinary or behavioral problems with Radford. Military investigators are speaking with Radford and hope to gain insight into a motive for the attack.
Georgia Senator publishes report on mistreatment of men, women and children in ICE facilities
Sen. John Ossoff’s (D-GA) office has conducted a months-long probe into reports of immigration detainees facing mistreatment and poor conditions in detention facilities. So far, the probe has uncovered “510 credible reports of human rights abuse”, among them “41 credible reports of physical and sexual abuse of individuals in US immigration detention, 14 credible reports of mistreatment of pregnant women, and 18 credible reports of mistreatment of children”. While the bulk of the allegations come from detainees in facilities administered by the Department of Homeland Security or Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), violations were also found in facilities administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Health and Human Services, as well as in county jails and overseas US military bases.
Allegations include denial of medication and medical attention, insufficient or poor quality food and water, unsanitary and overcrowded conditions, and denial of communications with loved ones and attorneys.
Pregnant women have reportedly been denied medical care in custody, including in emergency situations when they were miscarrying or experiencing complications. Children have also reportedly been subject to medical neglect and poor living conditions. This includes a previously reported case of an 1o-year-old American citizen girl who was detained with her immigrant parents while recovering from brain surgery. According to legal advocates representing the girl’s family, she continues to suffer brain swelling and speech and mobility issues due to being denied adequate medical care.
In a statement to NBC News, Ossoff said, “Regardless of our views on immigration policy, the American people do not support the abuse of detainees and prisoners…it’s more important than ever to shine a light on what’s happening behind bars and barbed wire, especially and most shockingly to children”.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told NBC News in an email, “Any claim that there are subprime conditions at ICE detention centers are false”. McLaughlin also implied that reporting on these allegations is “irresponsible” as it contributes to the “demonization” of ICE agents.
Click here to see the full report from Ossoff’s office (8 pages).
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