Ukrainian Champion Usyk Challenges Trump to Witness War Reality

Latvia has been overwhelmingly elected to serve its first term on the United Nations Security Council beginning in January 2026, with a focus on seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts including the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Baiba Braže emphasized the importance of delivering humanitarian aid efficiently to Gaza and expressed support for President Donald Trump's peace-through-strength approach in dealing with Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has publicly challenged President Trump to spend a week living in his home near Kyiv to witness the ongoing war's brutal reality firsthand. Usyk rejected any peace deal that involves ceding Ukrainian territory and used his platform to highlight the human cost of the conflict, criticizing Trump’s previous remarks that appeared to justify Russian missile strikes. The invitation underscores the urgency and personal toll of the war on Ukrainian civilians, as Usyk continues to train for his upcoming boxing rematch. Collectively, these developments reflect the international and personal dimensions of the Ukraine conflict amid ongoing global diplomatic efforts.