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The US has officially warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities, particularly in Novorossiysk, have affected American investments in Kazakhstan. This is due to the interests of American companies in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
The US is pushing for a deal on Ukraine by July 4, the 250th anniversary of US independence. However, there are no signs that Putin is ready to compromise on his demands, Bloomberg notes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Donald Trump's words about a "dictator. " Zelenskyy denied the accusations, emphasizing that he is not a dictator and did not start the war.
In Asian trading, Bitcoin fell to $64,300, erasing gains made after the US elections. The reasons were macroeconomic uncertainty and conflicting statements from Washington regarding trade agreements.
The US President says the Supreme Court's decision means "the issue of tariffs is no longer on the agenda. "
US President Donald Trump will hold a press conference at 7:45 PM Kyiv time. This will happen after the Supreme Court overturned the global tariffs imposed by Trump.
US President Donald Trump, according to the Daily Beast, almost fell asleep during speeches at the inaugural meeting of the "Peace Council". Cameras repeatedly captured him with his eyes closed, which was not the first such incident.
Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to release government documents on extraterrestrial life and unexplained aerial phenomena. This decision followed Obama's accusations of disclosing classified information about aliens.
Heads of five European intelligence agencies do not believe in a quick end to the war, despite Trump's statements. They believe that Russia is using negotiations to weaken sanctions and is not seeking peace.
The British broadcaster BBC stated that Donald Trump failed to prove defamation in a documentary. The BBC intends to argue that Trump's $10 billion lawsuit should be dismissed.
Talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva brought no breakthrough, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of stalling for time. Expert Zhelikhovsky believes that Moscow is using the negotiations to gain time on the battlefield.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated in Munich that Trump's presidency is not a long-term norm for the US. He urged Europe to maintain stable cooperation with the United States.
Former US President Barack Obama has for the first time commented on the racist video published by Donald Trump, in which Obama and his wife Michelle were depicted as monkeys. He complained about the lack of "shame" and "decency" in politics, predicting harm to Republicans in the elections.
During his visit to Europe, the Governor of California urged international partners not to sever strategic ties with the United States. He emphasized that radical changes in American foreign policy under Trump are a temporary phase.
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has shut down due to a lack of funding. Congress failed to reach an agreement on restrictions on immigration officers' tactics.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for elections under the condition of a ceasefire. This requires a secure infrastructure and time for preparation.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for strengthening Europe's global position, criticizing US trade and foreign policy. He emphasized the need to protect its own interests, particularly regarding Ukraine and tariffs.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the need to ban the issuance of visas to Russian military personnel and their family members. He noted that this would deprive them of the opportunity to visit Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that the US is ready to ratify future security guarantees in Congress. This is fundamental for Ukraine, which has an almost ready draft of bilateral security guarantees.
Ukrainian officials say the Trump administration is pressuring them to make concessions to Russia. Zelensky expresses disappointment that the US is pressuring Kyiv more than Moscow.
Donald Trump is not confident in the effectiveness of pressuring Russia and fears disrupting the negotiation process. Expert Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained that Trump needs quick results for the elections, and sanctions do not provide an immediate effect.
Three polls show that most voters believe Joe Biden performed better as president than Donald Trump. Americans' optimism about the future has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades.
US President Donald Trump may withdraw from negotiations to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. This could happen before the US congressional election season.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hears for the first time about the intentions to announce elections on February 24. He stated that the elections will take place after the ceasefire, and the US does not link them to security guarantees.
President Zelenskyy's announcement of election and referendum plans on February 24 is unrealistic, as it is impossible without a peace agreement with Russia. Ukraine needs security guarantees and a ceasefire to hold elections.
President Zelenskyy accepted the US proposal to hold the next round of negotiations to end the war, where the issue of territory will be discussed. Ukraine may approve a peace proposal through a parliamentary vote or a national referendum.
A federal grand jury in Washington refused to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They were accused of calling on the military not to obey "illegal orders."
The head of US intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is winding down the activities of a group that monitored foreign interference. The decision is explained by the desire to reduce the "politicization" of intelligence and reallocate resources to combat real threats.
The office of US Vice President J. D. Vance deleted a post about the 1915 "Armenian genocide," calling it a technical staff error. This happened after Vance's visit to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex in Yerevan.