George on Wednesday: Russia Ready for War with Europe, Monsoon Death Toll Over 1,200, JPMorgan Chase Redefines New York Skyline, Winter is Here, Budapest Struggles With Aging Bathhouse InfrastructureFrequent Business Traveler (opens in new tab)

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, the third of December, 2025. In this issue, George looks at what Russian President Vladimir Putin had to say about his discussions with Mr. Trump’s envoys concerning a potential peace plan for the  Russo-Ukrainian War, and how the death toll from the cyclone-induced monsoons in Southeast Asia continues to rise as rescuers gain access to areas hit hard by the natural disaster.