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The US may offer Russia a partnership in the Arctic, oil and gas industry, and mining of rare earth minerals after a peace agreement is reached regarding the war in Ukraine, which will include the lifting of sanctions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and discussed ways to achieve a just peace. He thanked for supporting Ukraine's right to self-defense.

Zelenskyy announced that he discussed the preparation of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia with von der Leyen. It should be aimed at key sectors of the Russian economy.

Viktor Orbán stated that Trump is interested in when Hungary will leave the EU. He also added that if the EU were as it is now, Hungary might not have applied for membership.

On April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl disaster occurred, becoming one of the largest environmental catastrophes. On the anniversary of the tragedy, information has been collected about the consequences and the importance of environmental responsibility.

The FMBTech project with a budget of 19 million euros has officially started in the EU, bringing together 26 organizations from 13 countries to modernize tanks for modern combat conditions. The project aims to create maneuverable and intelligent tanks.

The politician makes statements that are used by Russian propaganda to turn the West against Ukraine. He criticizes the authorities instead of conveying the country's position, and resolves personal issues.

The "Slovakia - Europe" rallies against the law on NGOs were held in Slovakia. Protesters called on President Pellegrini to veto the law, which they consider pro-Russian.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is calling for a vote against Ukraine's accession to the EU, fearing for the country's economy. He emphasizes that this will decide the future of Hungary.

The Russian dictator called on officials to use market turbulence and trade wars to develop production and exports. According to Putin, the global economic situation is becoming more complicated

Maria Zakharova criticized Japan for providing Ukraine with a loan of over $3 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, calling it complicity in the theft of Russian property.

The European Commission has initiated a revision of EU road safety rules, which should help save thousands of lives by 2050. It also proposes technical inspection of electric vehicles and emission checks.

The German government has confirmed that the country's economy is facing serious problems, forecasting zero GDP growth in 2025. The reason is the impact of US trade wars on exports.

Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.

London condemned the Russian Federation's attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which resulted in civilian casualties. It was emphasized that this happened during peace negotiations in London.

European diplomats condemned Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, which resulted in deaths. They expressed support for Ukraine and called for increased resistance to the aggressor.

Oleksandr Mishchenko discussed bilateral relations with Marek Prawda. He drew attention to the vandalism at the grave of UPA soldiers, calling for condemnation.

The European Union has fined Apple $570 million and Meta $228 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. This is the first application of this law, which aims at fair competition.

According to the Minister of Agrarian Policy Koval, every tenth bottle of juice in the world is made from fruit concentrates produced in Ukraine by the TBF Group. The company processes 300,000 tons of raw materials per season.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán voted against Ukraine's accession to the EU, believing that it threatens the country's economy. Orbán's advisor stated that supporting Ukraine would cost $100 billion per year.

Poland is allocating 3 billion zlotys for the construction of a plant to produce 150,000 shells per year. This is due to fears of a full-scale war and a shortage of capacity.

Washington is waiting for Kyiv's response regarding the terms of peace that secure the occupied territories for the Russian Federation. It concerns the rejection of Crimea.

The US will present a seven-point plan for a settlement in Ukraine, which includes recognizing Crimea as Russian, lifting sanctions, and renouncing security guarantees.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the US still has leverage over Russia. She called on Washington to take a tougher stance on Moscow.

French officials are concerned about the spread of a dangerous trend on TikTok that promotes anorexia. This creates harmful perceptions of the body among young people, especially teenagers.

Switzerland has joined the EU sanctions and imposed restrictions against eight Russian media outlets. The changes to the decree come into force on April 23, 2025.

The withdrawal of land from scientific institutions of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences may lead to a shortage of high-quality seedlings, higher prices for products and dependence on imports, which are often viral.

In 2024, Berlin recorded 77 attacks on asylum seekers and 8 cases of damage to housing. 34 people were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incidents.

Presidential elections will be held in Romania, which may lead to political instability and affect support for Ukraine. The election results may cause division among European countries.

Countries are looking for reliable trading partners in Europe after Trump's trade war. Trust in the EU is growing, with support for membership reaching 74%, the highest level in 40 years.