Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organization and could impose fresh sanctions on country

Trump has been escalating pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and has now labelled him and government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.

That designation is another step towards criminalizing Maduro – analysts say it could pressure Maduro into stepping down with the threat of military force.

The US and Ukraine say they have made progress in talks on ending the war with Russia, with Marco Rubio announcing amendments to a “refined” draft agreement.

However Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine’s leadership, saying Kyiv has shown “zero gratitude”.

His administration has also designated Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, as a memb

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