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Ukraine expects the extension of the agreement with the EU on freight transport by road until the end of 2025. Thanks to the agreement, Ukrainian carriers will not need additional permits.

The EU has transferred another 1 billion euros to Ukraine within the G7 ERA initiative. In total, Ukraine has received 5 billion euros since the beginning of the year, and another 13 billion euros are expected by the end of the year.

The European Union has approved tariffs on goods from the United States in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminum. These measures will intensify the trade war between the EU and the US, affecting exports from both sides.

The CDU will gain control of the German Foreign Ministry for the first time in 60 years, Johann Wadephul will head the department. Boris Pistorius will remain as Minister of Defense.

The mackerel population in the North-East Atlantic is declining rapidly due to overfishing quotas. Experts are calling for alternative seafood options.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.

The EU has transferred 1 billion euros to Ukraine under the ERA initiative, which is the third tranche from the revenues from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used for priority expenditures of the state budget.

Estonia has abolished the right to vote in local elections for citizens of Russia, Belarus and stateless persons. Amendments to the Constitution have already been adopted, but will take effect after the 2025 elections.

The European Union plans to reduce gas procurement targets, ignoring US demands for $350 billion in imports. This decision was made against the backdrop of economic problems and Trump's tariffs.

The US has not yet made a decision on the withdrawal of up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe. Polish leaders assure that it is only about the redeployment of American units.

The tenth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council will take place on April 9, 2025 in Brussels. The impact of the war, the reconstruction of Ukraine and financial assistance from the EU will be discussed.

Since 2010, the largest increase in house prices has occurred in Hungary (+234%) and Estonia (+228%).

The introduction of US duties against the EU and China is an invitation to negotiations. Possible EU duties against the US will be a lever of pressure, not real intentions.

Germany has temporarily suspended the reception of refugees under the UN program due to negotiations on a new coalition. In 2024-2025, the country pledged to accept 13,100 refugees.

Oleksiy Chernyshov stated that the change of status of Ukrainians abroad is possible only after the onset of a lasting peace. The effect of the Temporary Protection Directive has been extended until March 2026.

Ursula von der Leyen called on China to help Ukraine and mitigate the consequences of the customs war initiated by the United States. Support for a reformed trading system was also discussed.

Trump will not abandon the tariff plan, looking for ways to reassure partners. Allies are sounding the alarm about possible consequences for the economy and prices.

Bessent stated the desire of nearly 70 countries to help restore world trade. The United States also plans to negotiate with Japan to implement the President's vision for a new era of trade.

Donald Trump stated that the EU has created artificial barriers for American goods and is using the US in military terms. He stressed the need to rebuild relations between the parties.

Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.

Russia benefited from buying up gold before the war, which allowed it to compensate for a third of its frozen reserves. The value of gold reserves increased by 72%, or $96 billion, since 2022.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU aims to expand business with other countries due to US tariffs. A working group is also being created to monitor dumping in EU markets.

Huawei has fired two employees and suspended a third for their involvement in a corruption scandal. They are suspected of bribing European politicians to lobby for the company's interests.

Expert talks between Russia, China and Iran on Iran's nuclear program will take place in Moscow. The trilateral meeting will discuss aspects related to the nuclear issue.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has proposed zero tariffs on industrial goods to the United States and is ready for countermeasures. Vietnam also wants to reduce tariffs for the United States to zero.

Robert Habeck said Elon Musk's comments on zero tariffs are a sign of fear. He called on Musk to demand that Trump end the trade war.

The HACC confiscated over 550,000 tons of bauxite and alumina worth UAH 2 billion, which belonged to sanctioned oligarch Deripaska, in favor of Ukraine. The raw materials were used to manufacture weapons.

The State Tax Service of Ukraine and Finland have signed a memorandum of understanding on technical assistance. The aim of the project is to increase trust in the Ukrainian tax service.

The German Ministry of Internal Affairs supported the idea of preparing young people for crisis situations and advises Germans to stock up on food, water and essential items.

US stock index futures and Asian stocks fell sharply after Trump announced he would maintain large-scale tariffs. The fall occurred amid fears of a global economic recession.