Donald Trump began a diplomatic initiative to cease fire in Ukraine with a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin was expected to be the first call.
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The US plans to discuss with European allies the reduction of American troops in Europe. The discussions will take place after the NATO summit in The Hague, which is scheduled for June.
A plane with the Russian delegation flew from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport to Russia. This is reported by Russian media.
HACC has arrested in absentia the former deputy of the Kyiv City Council, Denys Komarnytskyi, who is suspected of seizing land in Kyiv. Komarnytskyi was put on the wanted list in February 2025.
At the first peace talks with Russia in three years, the Ukrainian delegation spoke Ukrainian through an interpreter.
A Ukrainian diplomatic source reported that Russia is demanding bilateral negotiations in Istanbul, which Ukraine believes undermines peace efforts. This raises doubts about Putin's intentions.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will not pay ransom to hackers who stole customer data. The company will reimburse customers who were tricked into transferring money to fraudsters.
The European Parliament approved an increase in duties on imports from Russia and Belarus: for fertilizers up to 430 euros per ton by 2028, for flour, sugar and animal feed by 50%. The goal is to prevent the financing of the war.
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called on the IAEA to take control of Pakistan's nuclear weapons.
In Ankara, the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey discussed security guarantees, including in the Black Sea. They also discussed the reconstruction of Ukraine with the participation of Turkish companies.
SBU and BEB exposed the former director and commercial director of PJSC. They concluded an agreement, as a result of which the company suffered losses of UAH 730 million.
Testosterone was found in Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk's doping sample, which led to her suspension from competition. The athlete will not be able to compete at the Diamond League stage in Doha.
The Kremlin stated that Putin does not plan to participate in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which are to take place in Istanbul.
GUR presented the Magura series of naval drones for the first time, which are capable of destroying enemy ships and aircraft. With the help of drones, 15 targets were destroyed, including 2 Mi-8 helicopters and 2 Su-30 aircraft.
Apple is working with Synchron on technology to control the iPhone via neural signals read by brain implants. This will provide access to devices for people with disabilities.
Andriy Bilous has resigned from the position of director of the Kyiv Academic Molodyy Theater by mutual agreement. The Department of Culture emphasized the inadmissibility of harassment and discrimination.
The SBU and the National Police detained 5 accomplices of the Russian Federation in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. They tried to destroy a synagogue, a car of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 13256 as a basis regarding amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources. Ukraine's contribution will consist of half of the funds from royalties and new licenses.
US funding for antiretroviral drugs for HIV-infected people in Ukraine has been suspended, which may lead to a collapse of treatment. The authorities are redistributing drugs, but the future of testing programs is uncertain.
The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.
At the Eurovision 2025 rehearsals, the press and audience voted, but Ukraine did not receive any points. The representatives of Sweden became the leader, and the first semi-final will take place on May 13.
Gold prices stabilized during Asian trading on Tuesday. Tariff reductions between the US and China have increased risk appetite.
Orlin Russev was found guilty of spying for the Russian Federation and sentenced to 10 years and 8 months. The network's activities posed a serious threat to Britain's national security.
A fire broke out overnight at a house owned by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Kentish Town area. The fire was extinguished, the entrance was damaged, no one was injured.
Israel has asked the ICC to drop arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant and suspend investigations into war crimes in the Palestinian territories. Israel is challenging the court's jurisdiction.
In Indonesia, 13 people died during the disposal of expired ammunition in West Java, including four soldiers and nine civilians. There is a risk of re-explosion.
A new study has shown that the climate crisis threatens bananas. Almost two-thirds of the territories in Latin America may become unsuitable for growing bananas by 2080.
Ukrzaliznytsia tops the list, although it has reduced its staff. ATB and Gas Distribution Networks increased the number of employees, the latter entered the top ten for the first time.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States has declared Ukraine's full support for Trump's call for a ceasefire.
