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The head of the Swiss National Bank, Martin Schlegel, stated that cryptocurrencies do not meet the standards of the institution's currency reserves. He explained this by the high volatility of Bitcoin and the insufficient liquidity of the market.

Zelenskyy stated his agreement with Trump that Ukraine lacks the weapons to reclaim Crimea militarily. He emphasized the possibilities of sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

The UN Refugee Agency is forced to reduce support for Ukrainians due to a reduction in donor assistance, including the suspension of funding from the United States, which will amount to 40% in 2025.

Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.

Donald Trump said that things between Ukraine and Russia are "coming along", but the situation remains "very fragile". He blamed Biden and spoke positively about the deal.

Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that security guarantees include strengthening Ukraine to protect against threats. The issue of NATO remains relevant, and work on security guarantees is ongoing.

The Danish Defence Intelligence Service stated that Russia spread fake news about Greenland to cause discord between the US and Denmark. The campaign was aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine.

116 components from other countries were found in the deadly missile that Russia used to attack Kyiv. Most of them are manufactured by American companies.

In the annexed Crimea, on April 29, the occupiers are planning mass raids to identify pro-Ukrainian activists under the guise of anti-terrorist exercises. Checkpoints and additional patrols will be established.

US President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him about tariffs. Trump added that deals with the US will be completed in three to four weeks.

UN food and refugee agencies are planning cuts due to falling funding, especially from the US. Donor aid will be reduced by 40% in 2025.

Oil prices fell more than 3% on concerns of oversupply from OPEC+ and uncertainty over U. S.-China trade talks. A strong U.S. dollar also weighed on prices.

Ukrainian and European officials have rejected US proposals to end the war with Russia, putting forward counter-proposals on territories, sanctions and security guarantees.

Donald Trump said that Ukraine will never become a member of NATO. He believes that it was the talks about Ukraine's accession to the Alliance that caused Russian aggression.

Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. The negotiations concern a peaceful settlement of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

Donald Trump stated that Crimea will remain under Russian control, citing that Zelensky understands this. He added that the peninsula passed to the Russians during the Obama era.

U. S. officials are trying to prevent the International Energy Agency from providing data on renewable energy. This has caused irritation among European officials.

Ukraine has not received official notifications from the US about its intention to withdraw from the peace process. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Secretary of State Rubio's statements are a communication strategy to stimulate negotiations.

Today, Rome is hosting delegations from all over the world for the funeral of Pope Francis. More than 130 high-ranking officials are expected, including heads of state, members of royal families and government officials.

Donald Trump signed an executive order on mining on the shelf and the ocean floor. This should reduce US dependence on imports of rare earth elements and create new jobs.

The impact of US tariffs on the Ukrainian economy will be insignificant due to small exports. However, some exporters will be able to redirect supplies to other markets.

The US plans to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth more than $100 billion during Trump's visit. Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp may be key suppliers.

The Trump administration has decided to cut funding for Ukraine's cybersecurity programs. This could weaken the country's defenses and make it an easy target for Russian hackers.

Britain insists that Ukraine has the right to vote on the terms of the peace agreement with Russia, including the issue of Crimea. Prime Minister Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer also believes that a cease-fire in Ukraine by this summer could happen.

Steve Witkoff's plane landed at Vnukovo Airport. His meeting with Putin is expected to take place on Friday.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Trump's peace proposals, pointing to the US interest in Ukraine's resources. He questions what Ukraine will get after its heroic resistance.

Russia claims readiness for a deal with the United States on Ukraine, but admits that some elements still need to be finalized. Lavrov claims that strikes are only carried out on military facilities.

U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.

The Chinese government is considering suspending the 125% tariff on some goods from the United States, such as medical equipment, chemicals and aircraft rental, due to the economic consequences of the trade war.

The NATO Secretary General stated that European allies are united in the opinion that Russia poses a long-term threat. He also added that for the Russian Federation "something is on the table" regarding a peace agreement with Ukraine.