Donald Trump met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, stating it's time to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Despite past criticisms, Trump insisted on a good relationship with Zelensky and expressed optimism about resolving the conflict if he wins the election. Zelensky echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need to stop the war. The meeting, which was confirmed only hours before, comes amid Zelensky's visit to the US and rising tensions between Ukraine and the Republican party.
The late Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead following a campaign rally in the capital, Quito, which led to the killing of a suspect who died of injuries sustained during a shootout, the country’s president Guillermo Lasso confirmed on Wednesday. Villavicencio, 59, was shot after a campaign event in Quito. Nine other people were injured during the attack, including a candidate for the legislature and two police officers. Villavicencio was a well-known critic of former President Rafael Correa and was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defamation over statements against the latter.