Trump's entourage advises him not to talk to Putin until he commits to a complete ceasefire. Trump has announced plans to speak with Putin this week.
Brent futures fell by 6. 58%, WTI - by 7.07%. The fall occurred after OPEC+ decided to increase oil production and Trump announced new duties.
A ceasefire is dangerous for Putin. The war has become the basis of the Russian economy and society, and the onset of peace could cause the collapse of the entire system.
In occupied Crimea, veterans of the Russian intelligence service have opened the "Griffin" club, where children will be taught military training. This is done to militarize young people and prepare a reserve for the army.
The US President believes that Iran is ready for direct negotiations on the nuclear program, despite previous statements about intermediaries. Trump expressed confidence that a personal meeting would facilitate the conclusion of an agreement.
TikTok's owner, ByteDance, may be fined more than 500 million euros. The reason is the illegal sending of European users' data to China.
On the night of April 4, Dnipropetrovsk region was again subjected to a massive drone attack. Three people were injured, there is damage in Dnipro and Kamianske, including fires and damage to administrative buildings.
In Brovary district of Kyiv region, a man was injured as a result of a UAV attack, he was hospitalized with injuries. Cars also caught fire, a car dealership was damaged.
The Russian foundation "Assistance to Ours" facilitated the deportation of 39 children from the occupied Luhansk region to a sanatorium in the Moscow region. Since 2022, more than 1,200 Ukrainians, including children, have been deported to this institution.
In Kharkiv, the number of dead as a result of the Russian drone attack has increased to three, 32 people were injured. In total, there were seven hits in the city, mainly in the Novobavarskyi district.
According to General Christopher Cavoli, Ukraine has expanded the categories for mobilization and regrouped forces. He emphasized that Ukrainians are now in strong positions.
russia attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with Shaheds. Dnipro and Kamianske were under attack, fires broke out in the regional center, and administrative buildings were damaged.
Kirill Dmitriev announced meetings in Washington with members of the US administration and progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The resumption of air traffic between Russia and the US is also being discussed.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, two people died, three may be under the rubble. The roof of a multi-storey building with an area of 500 sq. m, cars and apartments caught fire.
Trump's support fell to the lowest level since returning to office – 43%. The reason is the outrage of Americans at his tariff policy and the leak of information about strikes on Yemen.
As a result of a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, one person died, and the number of injured increased to 29. Four victims were hospitalized, one of them is in serious condition.
111 combat engagements took place during the day. The enemy launched 68 air strikes, using 121 guided aerial bombs, and carried out about 4,000 shellings of Ukrainian troops' positions.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kharkiv on April 3, 12 people are known to have been injured. An enemy drone hit an apartment building in the Novobavarskyi district.
The US State Department warns its citizens against traveling to Ukraine and Russia due to the high level of danger. Another 19 countries have been added to this list, including Iran, North Korea, and Yemen.
Zelenskyy visited soldiers of the 36th Marine Brigade and the 82nd Airborne Assault Brigade participating in the operation in the Kursk region. He emphasized that the operation saved many lives.
Denmark has announced the 25th package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of $970 million. It will include strengthening air defense, artillery, aviation support and contributions to the coalition.
Errol Musk stated his admiration for Vladimir Putin, considering him calm and logical. Elon Musk called the war in Ukraine the "biggest corruption machine".
The Ukrainian government condemned the words of the future head of the IOC, Kirsty Coventry, who spoke in favor of the return of Russians to the Olympic Games. Ukraine calls for the prevention of Russians from international competitions.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 1, the Russian army lost 1,410 soldiers and 10 tanks. Dozens of units of armored vehicles and artillery systems were also destroyed.
The largest university in the Czech Republic has decided to leave the social network X, focusing on other platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The reason was changes in X's policy.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias said that the US canceled his visa after criticizing Trump. This happened after accusations against the government of Rodrigo Chaves of being susceptible to pressure from Washington.
Russia is delaying the peace dialogue in order to finally seize the Luhansk region. This is necessary to strengthen its position in negotiations and justify losses.
In March, the number of clashes in the south tripled, and the number of shellings and kamikaze drone attacks also increased. The Russians are accumulating forces for assault operations.
The US has deployed additional aircraft in the Middle East amid the bombing of Yemen and escalation with Iran. B-2 bombers have been transferred to an airbase in the Indian Ocean.
According to analysts, Russia is demanding Ukraine's complete capitulation, insisting on regime change and neutrality, which contradicts the US peace plans.
