Ukraine prepares “refined” peace plan; price of silver hits record high, and more

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The World in Brief from The Economist

2025-12-10

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Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would present a “refined” peace plan to America “in the near future” following a summit with European leaders in London and a visit to Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Our Top Stories Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would present a refined peace plan to America in the near future following a summit with European leaders in London and a visit to Italy.

  • Earlier, President Donald Trump told Politico, a news outlet, that Mr Zelensky needed to, quote,

  • start accepting Russian demands, which include territorial concessions because it was,

  • quote, losing the war.

  • The price of silver rose above $60 per troy ounce,

  • a record as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates on Wednesday.

  • The cost of silver has jumped by around 100%.

  • Since the start of the year, gold has risen by 58%.

  • Both metals are considered a good hedge against inflation.

  • Prices are rising as the demand outpaces supply.

  • As fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensified,

  • America's Secretary of State urged the countries to de-escalate.

  • China's government similarly cautioned restraint.