Donald Trump believes that the war in Ukraine must end. He stressed that he wants an end at the negotiating table, which he told the leaders of both countries.
The President of Ukraine supported Erdogan's initiative to meet in the format of four leaders. However, Zelensky expressed doubt that this would lead to a ceasefire.
The Trump administration plans to put a state reserve of 1 million barrels of diesel fuel on the market. The reserve has never been used as intended, and the sale will bring in $100 million.
russia has put forward a memorandum to Ukraine demanding the withdrawal of troops from the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk and Kherson regions. The negotiations in Istanbul ended without a tangible breakthrough in the peace process.
Turkey plans to initiate a summit with the participation of Zelensky, Putin and, possibly, Trump, after negotiations in Istanbul. Erdogan expressed his readiness to organize a meeting in Ankara or Istanbul.
The European Union is preparing for trade negotiations with the United States and has warned of countermeasures if Trump introduces inflated tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Brussels expects to conclude a new agreement with Washington by July 9.
The NATO Summit should send a clear signal of support for Ukraine and renew commitments to collective defense. Lithuania will increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in 2026.
Putin has no veto power over NATO decisions. It is important to reaffirm that the Alliance is strong and Europe will not renounce its security.
Zelenskyy stated that in the event of no results from the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, it is necessary to urgently introduce the 18th package of sanctions. The sanctions should be concentrated on the oil and banking sectors.
Rapper 50 Cent plans to discuss with Trump the possibility of pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is accused of human trafficking and violence. Trump has already stated that he will consider the facts of the case.
The escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine and a new threat from Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminum have forced investors to seek refuge in gold. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3311.33 per ounce.
In the American state of Colorado, a man threw incendiary devices into a crowd during a demonstration in memory of Israeli hostages. Six people were injured, the suspect was detained.
Lindsey Graham seeks to impose sanctions on Russia before the G7 summit to send a signal to China. He emphasizes that sanctions will force China to stop the war.
The White House intelligence wants to transform Trump's briefings into a Fox News format with animation of explosions. This should help him better perceive information.
The US State Department confirmed that Rubio's conversation with Lavrov took place at the request of Russia. They discussed the negotiations in Istanbul and the achievement of a lasting peace.
Intelligence has data on Russia's preparation of a massive strike, so Ukrainians should not ignore air raid alerts. Ukraine offered a ceasefire, but Russia refused.
According to media reports, Kyiv informed Washington about the details of Operation "Spiderweb" before it began. At the same time, the White House denied information about awareness of the special operation.
South Korea sees record election turnout amid geopolitical tensions. Leaders debate relations with the US, China and the threat from North Korea.
European stock markets are soaring as investors reorient towards European assets due to Trump's trade policy. The Stoxx 600 index is outperforming the S&P 500 by a record 18%
Trump and Rubio are serious about the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The decision will be made taking into account the developments during the two-week period.
The Trump administration announced the replacement of the candidate for the head of NASA. The reason is the inconsistency with the "America First" course.
Donald Trump has said he does not feel sorry for Joe Biden, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Trump called Biden an evil man who has caused pain to many.
On the night of June 1, air defense forces are shooting down enemy UAVs in the Kyiv region. Authorities are urging residents to stay in shelters until the end of the air raid alert due to the threat of Russian drones.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 5. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues ahead of the G7 summit and the NATO summit.
Britain and France will focus on supporting Ukraine's defense without U. S. assistance, as there are concerns that Trump will abandon the role of mediator. Europe will increase economic pressure on Russia.
Donald Trump said he would study the facts in the case of Sean Combs, who is accused of racketeering and sexual assault, before deciding on a pardon. The rapper himself denies the charges.
Andriy Yermak stated the need to stop the supply of weapons from the DPRK to the Russian Federation and to stop the offensive. He called for demanding action, not just loud statements.
Donald Trump said that he has not yet decided whether to support the bill on strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. He promised to consider it in detail.
The American "Golden Dome" missile defense system program will not be completed by the end of Trump's term. Space weapons will only be ready for demonstration by 2028.