Donald Trump supported Mike Waltz after the incident with the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic getting into a closed chat where military plans were discussed. Trump said the situation did not affect the military operation.
Uranium stocks are falling due to trade tensions between the US and Canada, as well as ceasefire talks in Ukraine. This has led to lower uranium prices.
Ant Group, backed by Jack Ma, has developed methods for training AI on Chinese Alibaba and Huawei chips, reducing costs by 20%. Chinese chips have performed on par with Nvidia.
In the correspondence, US officials expressed disdain for European allies, believing that they "free-ride" on US assistance in the fight against the Houthis in Yemen, planning to shift the costs to them.
German software developer SAP has overtaken Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable company, with a valuation of €312 billion. SAP shares rose by 40%.
Austrian intelligence has uncovered a large-scale Russian disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Ukraine. A Bulgarian woman, suspected of espionage, is accused of spreading pro-Russian sentiments.
The White House is seeking corporate sponsors to pay for Easter, with contributions ranging from $75,000 to $200,000. Attracting sponsors is an unprecedented proposal from the White House.
The US Department of Defense has launched an investigation using a polygraph due to a leak of information about Elon Musk's meeting with the Pentagon regarding plans for war with China. Musk threatened to sue for disclosure of data.
The Polish Foreign Minister has proposed that Russia abandon Iranian drones and North Korean ammunition. This should be a condition for a ceasefire with Ukraine.
The Bundesrat has approved a package of expenditures that weakens the 'debt brake' for defense and infrastructure. 500 billion euros will be allocated to a special fund, which will stimulate the economy and modernization.
European gas prices rose by 6. 2% after an attack on a pumping station in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The incident casts doubt on the resumption of gas supplies to Europe.
The Pakistani authorities plan to legalize cryptocurrency in order to attract investment and stimulate the economy. The country seeks to create a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the possibility of achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine in 2025 with the support of the United States and Donald Trump. He noted the productive start of work by the Ukrainian and American teams.
According to Bloomberg, Zelenskyy agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on Russian energy facilities after a conversation with Trump. A detailed report from Rubio and Waltz is expected.
Trump's Special Representative Steve Witkoff said that a meeting between Trump and Putin is likely to take place. He is involved in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
In 2024, 151 cases of extreme weather were recorded, leading to mass displacement of the population and deepening the food crisis. Last year was the hottest on record.
Putin demands to stop mobilization, data exchange and arms supplies in order to weaken Ukraine. Zelenskyy stressed that this is an ultimatum aimed at reducing the quantitative composition of the Armed Forces.
Poland is negotiating with social networks to protect against cyberattacks during elections. The government is cooperating with Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft to stop disinformation attempts.
The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.
Gold rose after reaching $3,000 an ounce amid concerns about economic growth and avoiding a shutdown in the US. Experts predict further increases in gold prices.
China has joined the EU and the USA in requiring the labeling of AI-generated content online from September 1. The goal is to combat disinformation and abuse.
The US has tightened sanctions against Iran's oil industry and restricted payments for energy from Russia. Brent rose above $70 a barrel, WTI costs about $67.
Erdogan seeks closer cooperation with the EU in defense and economics in exchange for security, which may include the participation of Turkish troops in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Ankara is assessing a non-combat mission.
Russia is asking companies to suggest which sanctions need to be lifted before negotiations with the US. The most painful restrictions are those that impede cross-border payments.
The National Assembly of France adopted a resolution on the seizure of frozen Russian assets to increase support for Ukraine. 288 deputies voted in favor.
Sweden's military equipment exports reached a historic high of 29 billion kronor in 2024. The UAE, USA, and Brazil became the largest importers, while aid to Ukraine doubled.
The USA vetoed the proposal to create a special G7 group to monitor violations of sanctions against Russian oil tankers. Washington is also trying to soften the wording regarding Russia in the G7 joint statement.
The President of the European Commission will present a plan to strengthen the European defense industry to EU member states. The “Rearm Europe” plan will be presented on March 4 via an official letter.
India's imports of Russian oil have fallen to their lowest level since January 2023 due to US sanctions. The country is compensating for the losses by purchasing from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other suppliers.
China has promised to take all necessary measures in response to the new 10% tariffs imposed by the US, which will take effect on March 4. Trump explains the tariffs by fighting drug trafficking from China.
