The European Council called on the Russian Federation to show "real political will" to end the war. The international organization also welcomes the joint statement of Ukraine and the United States on a possible ceasefire agreement.
Ahead of the Trump-Putin talks, investors are again buying Russian assets, hoping for a softening of sanctions. Hedge funds are exploring how to trade Russian assets and weighing their value.
A 48-year-old man stepped on an enemy mine, resulting in an explosive injury and amputation of his foot. The victim was taken to the hospital.
The OECD predicts a slowdown in global growth due to Trump's tariffs. Mexico will be hit hardest, and Americans will lose more than $1600 per year.
The ruling FIDESZ party has introduced a bill banning the organization of annual gay parades in Budapest. Orbán has recently stepped up attacks on LGBTQ groups.
The Lithuanian prosecutor's office stated that Russian special services are behind the arson attacks in Vilnius and Warsaw. Underage Ukrainian citizens, who were recruited for money, are involved in the crimes.
The authorities of Kuban reported the complete elimination of the fire at the oil complex in Tuapse, which occurred after a drone attack. 188 people and 55 units of special equipment participated in the extinguishing.
An organized group, including officials of "Kyivzelenbud", are suspected of entering false information in the acts of completed works. The losses to the Kyiv community amount to more than 5.35 million hryvnias.
US support is important for EU sanctions against Russia. But Trump can change tactics at any moment, which will affect the European region and further relations with Russia.
Trump's Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff said that the issues of the Kursk region, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the occupied territories are being discussed in the negotiations on Ukraine. Ceasefire is a complex process.
The Vatican has published the first photo of Pope Francis after his hospitalization. In the photo, the pontiff celebrates Mass in the hospital chapel, his health is stable and improving.
Andriy Hnatov has been appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He should increase management efficiency, implement combat experience and speed up decision-making.
Protests in Serbia have reached their peak. Human rights activists have reported the use of "sound cannons" against protesters, but the government denies these accusations, despite increasing pressure.
US Presidential Advisor Waltz stated that the Trump team sees the possibility of a ceasefire in the Russian-Ukrainian war in exchange for concessions. He emphasized the reality of the situation on the ground.
Andriy Sybiha will visit India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue geopolitical forum. Meetings are also planned to expand economic cooperation between Ukraine and India.
In the Tuscany region of Italy, a month's worth of rain fell in one day, and 250 people were evacuated. The damage is estimated at 100 million euros, Florence escaped flooding.
Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Anatoliy Bargilevich and appointed Andriy Hnatov as the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Previously, Hnatov was dismissed from the post of Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy on the fronts. Most attacks are in the Pokrovsk direction, and fighting continues in the Kursk region. There were 64 combat engagements.
Alexander Stubb stated that negotiations with Putin are impossible because he seeks the destruction of Ukraine. Therefore, maximum pressure is needed on Russia: sanctions, assets and arming Ukraine.
Kim Kardashian starred in a photo shoot with a humanoid Tesla Optimus robot. The photos sparked controversy and criticism on social media due to provocative images.
Leading German parties have agreed on a financial package for defense and infrastructure. An increase in aid to Ukraine by three billion euros has also been agreed.
A significant cooling is expected in Ukraine this weekend, with air temperatures dropping to +3+9 degrees in the western and northern regions. It will still be warm in the south and southeast.
Russian companies are using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and USDT to circumvent sanctions in foreign oil trade with China and India. Cryptocurrency helps convert yuan and rupees into rubles.
The Moscow region was attacked by unknown drones. Remains of air defense missiles were found in residential areas. Russia has lost many radar stations and launchers, but even this does not save Moscow.
Russian militant Voislav Torden (Yan Petrovsky) has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Finland for war crimes committed in Ukraine. Ukraine and Finland cooperated in collecting evidence.
According to a KMIS poll, 50% of Ukrainians are not ready to give up territories for the sake of peace with Russia, even if the war lasts longer. The majority believes that Russia's goal is genocide.
Despite the proposal of Kyiv and Washington for a truce, Putin is not ready to retreat from his demands. He insists on "resolving the root causes" of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.
The price of gold is rising due to concerns about Trump's customs policy and geopolitical instability. Experts predict further increases in the price of the precious metal.
Canada has filed a complaint with the WTO over US steel and aluminum tariffs, deeming them inconsistent with US international trade obligations. Trump refused to escalate.
Albanian authorities have blocked TikTok for 12 months to protect young people after the death of a 14-year-old boy. The decision has sparked criticism over restrictions on freedom of speech and possible censorship.
