Macron said that russia's violation of the future peace agreement would lead to conflict with all participants in the peace process. France and European partners are ready to provide security guarantees and deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine.
The French president explained that he broke off communication with putin after the war crimes in Bucha. Macron believes that the new US administration is creating a new context for the resumption of dialogue.
The American delegation held talks with the Russian side in Saudi Arabia on a possible end to the conflict. Trump announced his readiness to reach an agreement to save hundreds of thousands of lives.
Macron and Trump make progress in discussing peace for Ukraine, rejecting the option of surrender. Trump announces a meeting with Zelenskiy to sign a minerals deal.
Trump explained the need for an agreement with Ukraine on critical minerals and reported progress in the negotiations. According to him, the United States has spent $300 billion to help Ukraine and is seeking compensation through the agreement.
Donald Trump said that he does not use the word “dictator” lightly in reference to Putin. Earlier, he called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” which drew criticism from European leaders.
European Commissioner Martha Kos expects three clusters of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU to open in the first half of 2024. The European Commission also offers Ukraine to join the EU's internal energy market by April 27.
Trump said that Putin would agree to the deployment of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. According to the WSJ, Britain and France have developed a plan to deploy 30,000 peacekeepers after the ceasefire.
The Ukrainian side sent the US a finalized draft of a framework agreement on reconstruction and investment. The agreement may provide for US access to Ukrainian mineral resources in exchange for further assistance.
According to recent estimates, rebuilding Ukraine will cost about 500 billion euros. Ukraine offers Europe strategic cooperation in energy, critical materials and technology.
Ukraine's Prime Minister urged the EU to speed up negotiations on all six integration clusters. Hungary has blocked negotiations on the first cluster, demanding additional conditions for the protection of minorities.
The UN General Assembly supports the US resolution on “a swift end to the conflict” between Ukraine and Russia - 93 countries are in favor. Earlier, a Ukrainian resolution condemning Russian aggression was approved.
93 countries supported a draft resolution initiated by Ukraine and European countries to condemn Russia's aggression. The United States refused to support the Ukrainian resolution, instead proposing its own draft to “quickly end the conflict.
The U. S. representative to the UN stated that it was impossible to support the Ukrainian resolution and proposed an alternative draft. The US insists on a quick end to the conflict without condemning Russia's aggression.
Ukraine will continue to work on a special tribunal to review the crimes of Russian aggression even after the hot phase of the war is over. The EU has already laid the legal groundwork for the establishment of a tribunal for Russian political and military leaders.
In the temporarily occupied Primorsk, an explosion occurred in the office of Roman Podsudevsky, head of the MFC. The Russian Federal Security Service organized the explosion because of an internal struggle for financial flows in the occupied territories.
The French Minister of European Affairs stated the need for Europe's participation in peace negotiations in Ukraine. Haddad emphasized the importance of military support and guaranteeing long-term peace.
The Prime Minister of Sweden announced significant progress in the creation of a special tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine. The EU has already laid the legal groundwork for the tribunal, which will be able to prosecute Russian leaders.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine after the recent €100 million package for air defense. Sweden also plans to limit Russia's profits from oil exports.
The GUR reports on Putin's attempts to involve Belarus in direct aggression against Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, Russia is preparing 15 divisions to strengthen the Belarusian direction in 2024.
The agreement on rare earth minerals between Ukraine and the United States may be signed in Washington with the mandatory presence of the presidents. The document envisages investments and resembles the Marshall Plan.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, answered whether to expect a new massive Russian attack before the anniversary of the invasion. As previously reported by the intelligence service, Russia launched more than 1,150 drones, 1,400 bombs and 35 missiles at Ukraine over the past week.
Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, calls for every air alert to be taken seriously. Over the past week, Russia has fired more than 1,150 drones, 1,400 bombs, and 35 missiles at Ukraine.
Olga Reshetylova explained why people do not want to join the army and how they plan to solve this problem. According to her, the main reason is the improper organization of mobilization processes and the lack of clear terms of service.
Presidential Commissioner for the Rights of Servicemen Olga Reshetylova has received more than 5,000 complaints. Most of the complaints concern refusals to transfer between units and referrals to the military medical examination board.
European intelligence agencies are considering options to limit the exchange of classified information with the United States due to the possible return of Trump. The allies fear data leaks due to his previous experience of disclosing secrets.
SBU drones attacked the Novovelichkovskaya oil pumping station in the Krasnodar region. The strike on the power substation resulted in a complete blackout of the facility and a halt in oil pumping.
In the Brazilian city of Buriticupu, huge sinkholes have formed, threatening 1,200 residents. Due to sandy soils and heavy rains, the sinkholes continue to grow, destroying homes.
US President Donald Trump fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown and Navy Commander Lisa Franchetti. Lieutenant General John Kane has been appointed to replace Brown.
An increase in dust concentration has been recorded in Kyiv due to the low winds. The KCSA recommends closing windows, limiting outdoor activities and drinking more water.
