Lori Lundin

Washington, D.C.

Contributing Newscast Anchor at Voice of America (VOA)

International Audio Journalist / Producer at Voice of America (VOA)

Writer, audio journalist, world explorer, plant eater. Lover of all things wild and free. 🇺🇦 ☮️ 🌻#voa

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Historic peace treaty for Armenia and Azerbaijan

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "The United States commends Armenia and Azerbaijan for concluding negotiations on a historic peace treaty. This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page and move in line with President [Donald] Trump's vision for a more peaceful world.
Putin wants to talk to Trump about ceasefire

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agreed in principle with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but crucial details need to be sorted out and any truce would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict. Putin said he may call President Donald Trump to discuss the issue, which the U.S. president said he’d be open to. Trump said he sees “good signals” coming out of Russia and offered guarded optimism about Putin’s statement.
Global tariff war!

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. No media source currently available0:000:16:140:00U.S. President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday "with no exceptions or exemptions," escalating the global trade war. Trump's increased tariffs campaign to reorder global trade norms in favor of the U.S. drew swift retaliation. China, the EU, Canada and others have reacted to the with retaliatory tariffs of their own.
Ukraine agrees to ceasefire proposal in talks with U.S.

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Saudi Arabia, for talks on efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, with both sides saying Kyiv supports a U.S. proposed 30-day ceasefire. Ukrainian and U.S. officials held talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path towards ending the war with Russia. Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel later this week to Moscow. We speak with Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
President Trump delivers an address to Congress

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

U.S. President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night for the first time in his new term. The address comes after Trump has signed a slew of executive orders in the first weeks after taking office including several focused on slashing the size of the federal government, a project spearheaded by his largest campaign donor Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
EU's Von der Leyen calls for 'massive surge on defense'

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she will inform member states on Tuesday about plans to strengthen the European defense industry and the EU's military capabilities. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders on Sunday to step up their defense efforts to not only help secure peace in Ukraine but stability across the continent. White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he welcomed the European plans.
Trump-Zelenskyy meeting falls apart

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

A White House meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky fell apart in front of the whole world after Vice President JD Vance questioned Zelenskyy’s thankfulness. It had been hoped that the two would make a deal that gave the U.S. minerals deal in exchange for a security agreement. The White House put out a statement that Zelenskyy had been asked to leave the White House and not come back until he was ready for Peace.
Britian's Starmer meets with Trump at the White House

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

British Prime Minister Keir British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and bilateral trade ties. Trump has threatened Europe with tariffs. Trump has demanded that Europe rely less on Washington for its security. Analysis with Daniel S. Hamilton a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center on the United States and Europe, president of the Transatlantic Leadership Network.
Iran's stock of near weapon-grade uranium grows sharply

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin |Scott Walterman

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium. As tensions between Tehran and Washington rise, the Trump administration says Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons. The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday issued fresh Iran-related sanctions on six entities located in Hong Kong or China. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned time is running out for diplomacy to impose new restrictions on Iran's activities.
Where are the children?

1 month ago | voanews.com | Lori Lundin

EmbedThe code has been copied to your clipboard. No media source currently available0:000:15:250:00Before heading to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer told Parliament he is committed to stepping up defense spending to support Europe. Humanitarian organizations like ‘Save the Children’ are expressing concern that the war funds increase will be paid for with 40% cuts to international aid.