The Evening: U.S. resumes aid to Ukraine

Also, Trump walked back a plan to double metal tariffs on Canada.

View in browser|nytimes.com March 11, 2025 By Matthew Cullen Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday. A proposed Ukraine-Russia cease-fire Trump's threats against Canada Plus, the Roger Ebert of vegans U.S. and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah today. Pool photo by Saul Loeb The U.S. agreed to resume military aid for Ukraine The Trump administration agreed today to immediately lift its pause on intelligence sharing and military assistance for Ukraine. The announcement followed a meeting in Saudi Arabia during which Ukrainian officials said they would support a U.S. proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia. The Kremlin did not immediately comment, and there is no indication that they would support such a truce. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the American delegation, said that Ukraine's support for a cease-fire now puts pressure on Russia to end the war. "The ball is now in their court," Rubio said. President Trump told reporters that he thought he would speak this week with Vladimir Putin. Neither the Americans nor Ukrainians suggested that their initial agreement included any of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long insisted upon. But the U.S. national security adviser said that today's discussions included "what type of guarantees they're going to have for their long term security and prosperity." Trump had suspended all military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a confrontational White House meeting with Ukraine's president late last month. The cutoff had already impaired soldiers, particularly in the Kursk region of Russia, Ukrainian commanders said. On the ground, Russian officials said Ukraine attacked Moscow this morning with its largest long-range drone bombardment of the war. A steel factory in Toronto, Canada, last month. Cole Burston/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Trump walked back a plan to double metal tariffs on Canada This morning, Trump said that he would impose an additional 25 percent fee on U.S. imports of Canadian steel and aluminum, doubling the broader metal tariffs he is expected to put in place tomorrow. Then, a few hours later, Trump abruptly reversed course after Ontario's leader agreed to suspend a surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S. The president did not suggest that he would pull back his call for the U.S. to annex Canada. After threatening the tariffs today, Trump said: "the only thing that makes sense is for Canada to become our cherished Fifty First State," and he laid out his clearest vision yet for assuming control of the country. In related news, American authorities will begin enforcing a law requiring Canadians visiting the country for 30 days or more to register. In other politics news: Elon Musk suggested that his team would scrutinize Social Security and other entitlement spending. Trump said he would buy a Tesla to support Musk. A senior U.S.A.I.D. official told employees to shred or burn classified and personnel records. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will convene a new commission in private. He also told food companies to get rid of dyes. Instead of speaking out on hot-button issues, more universities are now opting for neutrality. Katie Porter said she would run for California governor — a race that Kamala Harris is also contemplating. Barack Omondi, a tuberculosis patient, in Nairobi, last month. Brian Otieno for The New York Times Tuberculosis is resurgent after U.S. funding cuts The system that allowed many countries across Africa and Asia to find, diagnose and treat tuberculosis — which kills more people worldwide than any other infectious disease — has collapsed since Trump ordered a pause in foreign aid. My colleague Stephanie Nolen reported from Nairobi, where local officials are scrambling. She spoke to people like Dalvin Modore, who has lost access to treatment and is now worried that tuberculosis will kill him. Police officers outside Villamor Air Base where former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today. Eloisa Lopez/Reuters Duterte, the former Philippine leader, was arrested Authorities in the Philippines arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte today at Manila's main airport as he returned from a trip to Hong Kong. They were acting on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, which had accused Duterte of crimes against humanity for his violent crackdown on drugs. Rights groups said that roughly 30,000 people died in Duterte's war on drugs, many of whom were not involved the narcotics trade. For more: Duterte was once seen as immune. But his alliance with the country's new leader ruptured before his arrest. More top news Middle East: Israel and Lebanon agreed to start negotiations on disputes over the border between them. Air Safety: Federal investigators recommended permanent restrictions for helicopters flying near the D.C. airport where a crash killed 67 people in January. Energy: In 2024, the U.S. added more capacity from solar energy than from any other source in a single year in more than two decades. Airlines: Southwest said that it would start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending a popular policy that had set it apart from other carriers. Business: Nissan is replacing its chief executive as the Japanese automaker grapples with sluggish sales. Weather: Storms are forecast to bring rain and snow across California, while dangerous fire weather is expected from Arizona to Texas. Pakistan: Separatist militants hijacked a train carrying more than 400 people. Dominican Republic: Authorities are searching for Sudiksha Konanki, a U.S. student who went missing in Punta Cana while on spring break. Animals: Bird watchers in Michigan spotted a snowy owl with unusual orange highlights. No one is sure how it got the color. Space: Astronomers found 128 new moons around Saturn. TIME TO UNWIND Loewe's presentation in Paris, this week. Simbarashe Cha/The New York Times Great clothes in Paris One of the most delightful shows at Paris Fashion Week wasn't a show at all, our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, said. It was a still exhibit with the latest looks from Loewe. Unofficially, it may have been the last chance to see the brand through the eyes of the designer Jonathan Anderson, who is expected to leave for Dior. Regardless, it served as a reminder of what made Loewe one of the most exciting brands in the post-Covid fashion world — sophisticated craftiness, counterintuitive choices and great coats. For more: We have a guide for refreshing your spring wardrobe. Allison McCulloch. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times The Roger Ebert of vegans Allison McCulloch is one of the most prolific film reviewers on Letterboxd, a social media network for movies with more than 18 million members. With 24,082 critiques and counting, McCulloch, a vegan, has set off on a one-woman quest to highlight animal welfare onscreen, even in details most viewers would overlook. In one recent review, she credited "Kraven the Hunter" for having its lead decide not to shoot a lion, but dinged it for featuring a tiger rug. Jennelle Fong for The New York Times Dinner table topics Brrr-ah Bah Bah-BAH: In dance, an improvised language of rhythmic noises helps communicate the shape and feel of movement. Art underworld: Ai Weiwei works in a 30,000-square-foot studio that he renovated out of the underground levels of a former 19th-century brewery. Go inside. Five years later: Here's how Covid changed the lives of these 29 Americans. Preparing for Broadway: "Operation Mincemeat," a very British hit, is adjusting to the particular sensibilities of a New York audience. WHAT TO DO TONIGHT Kerri Brewer for The New York Times Cook: These 15 easy dinners all start with a can of white beans. Read: "We Tell Ourselves Stories" explains how Joan Didion's style was shaped by Hollywood. Plan: If you want to ski affordably next season, it's worth buying now. Prevent: Experts offered tips for avoiding burnout at work. Exercise: Plyometrics are an effective way to improve power, balance and coordination. Try: Take our quiz to see how well you know the great author feuds of modern literature. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all of our games here. ONE LAST THING Charles Lefevre and his truffle-hunting dogs, Dante and Luca. Saeed Rahbaran for The New York Times Stinky, fussy and $800 a pound Over the past two decades, roughly 2,000 dogs have been instructed how to sniff out the pungent, perishable and mysterious wild truffles that grow in the loamy soil under Oregon's Douglas firs. The truffles have a "kick-you-in-the-nose" aroma that is distinct from their better-known European cousins — which is probably why they are rarely used in fine dining. They're still prized by many chefs in the Pacific Northwest, who will pay as much as $800 a pound. So my colleague Pete Wells joined a pair of dogs on a recent hunt and tried the region's truffle-infused food. Have an aromatic evening. Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. — Matthew Philip Pacheco was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com. 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