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Jeanine Herbst (0:18)
In Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his way to the US where he's to meet tomorrow with President Trump in Florida. But first he stopped off in Halifax, where he Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who announced Canada is providing $2.5 billion Canadian worth of economic assistance. And for his meeting with Trump tomorrow, Zelenskyy says he's hoping for a constructive meeting.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (0:44)
We need two things, pressure on Russia and sufficient strong support for Ukraine. We will speak about air defence, and last week we had good steps in diplomacy, but we can't live in an illusion that it gives us possibility to have less. Air defense with Russia doesn't work.
Jeanine Herbst (1:04)
Meanwhile, Russia hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight with missiles and drones targeting power plants in residential areas. At least two people died, dozens were injured. Zelensky says that action shows Russia doesn't want peace. Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire that could end three weeks of fighting that have killed more than 100 people. Michael Sullivan reports from Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Michael Sullivan (1:28)
The ceasefire signed by the two countries defense ministers says both countries have agreed to halt their artillery attacks and rocket barrages and air attacks by Thai fighter jets on Cambodian targets. The two countries have been involved in fierce combat for weeks that began in July, then reignited earlier this month. Hundreds of thousands on both sides have been displaced by the fighting prompted by an early French colonial map, Cambodia's then ruler. That's been disputed by the Thai side. The 72 hour lull is dependent on both sides honoring the ceasefire. For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Jeanine Herbst (2:09)
President Trump says he'll take action to bring down high housing costs in 2026. But as NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports, economists expect prices to remain out of reach for many.
Jennifer Ludden (2:22)
There are more home sellers than buyers. In fact, the gap has doubled from a year ago, according to a new analysis by Redfin. That normally brings prices down. The real estate company does expect some sellers to keep cutting prices or offering concessions, but it notes many Americans simply cannot afford to buy a home with prices up more than 50% since 2020. Redfin also finds the number of both buyers and sellers down from a year ago due to high cost and economic uncertainty. Unemployment has been ticking up and so have foreclosures Economists say a severe housing shortage is a key factor keeping prices high and fixing that would take. Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.