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France believes that Putin's announced "Easter truce" was just an attempt to please Trump. Russia used it as a marketing ploy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Rome to honor the Catholic leader. The funeral will take place between Friday and Sunday this week.

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.

Elon Musk plans to leave his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency in May 2025 due to fatigue from criticism and unethical attacks. He believes that his departure will not affect the work of DOGE.

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.

Bitcoin held above $88,000, yen fell to 140 per dollar. Concerns about US tariffs and reshuffles in the Fed are increasing the attractiveness of safe haven assets.

Cardinals will gather to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will be attended by world leaders. A conclave is expected to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The price of gold soared to record highs, exceeding $3486 per ounce, due to fears that Trump would fire the head of the Fed. This triggered a flight from the dollar and American assets.

Brent crude futures rose 0. 5%, WTI - 0.7%. Investors are closing short positions, fearing a recession due to tariffs and US monetary policy.

Donald Trump plans to present a peace plan for Ukraine that may include European troops to monitor the ceasefire. The US is awaiting Russia and Ukraine's reaction to the deal.

Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 42%, the lowest since he returned to office. Most Americans disagree with the president's expansion of influence.

The Department of Public Efficiency gained access to the US Department of Justice system with information about legal and illegal immigrants. This has raised concerns among experts and government officials.

The funeral of Pope Francis is likely to take place on April 26. The conclave to elect the new pontiff will take place between May 6 and 10.

Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over funding cuts, accusing the White House of trying to punish the university for defending its constitutional rights.

The European Union is looking for ways to facilitate the import of American gas, while adhering to rules on methane emissions. This is done to avoid a trade war with the US and increase gas purchases.

In the first quarter of 2025, 170. 8 thousand serious and especially serious crimes were recorded. This may be due to the encouragement of violence by the Russian authorities.

In his spiritual will, Pope Francis indicated that he wants to be buried in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. He also asked for a simple tomb with the inscription "Franciscus".

Donald Trump has officially confirmed that he will visit Pope Francis' funeral in Rome with Melania. The Pope died on April 21 at the age of 88, the funeral will last nine days.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the American flag to be lowered at the White House in honor of the late Pope Francis. Funeral arrangements will last nine days.

Security measures are being strengthened in Rome in connection with the funeral of Pope Francis. A ban on flights of aircraft over the city will be introduced during the farewell to the pontiff.

US President Donald Trump, according to sources, plans to attend Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican this week. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

Representatives of Ukraine, Britain, France, and the USA will work in London on Wednesday. Their goal is to achieve an unconditional ceasefire.

British parliamentarians and lords urge against allowing Donald Trump to speak in parliament during his visit in September. They condemn his stance on the Russian attack on Ukraine and his attitude towards NATO.

The Ukrainian negotiating team officially did not agree to discuss territorial integrity, including Crimea. An advisor to the Office of the President stated that the Constitution of Ukraine contains direct prohibitions on such discussions.

The number of DeLorean DMC cars, known thanks to the film "Back to the Future", is decreasing. Their shortage and iconic status are leading to a significant increase in prices.

China imposed sanctions against US Congress members, government officials, and NGO leaders for their "egregious behavior on issues related to Hong Kong". This was a response to US sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials, which Beijing strongly condemns.

Donald Trump raised a record $239 million for his inauguration, more than double the 2017 amount. This is more than Obama's and Biden's combined and attracted over 140 donors with contributions of a million dollars or more.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

The United Arab Emirates plan to be the first to involve artificial intelligence in the development and amendment of legislation. This should speed up the process by 70% and allow tracking the impact of laws, although there are reservations about the transparency of AI.

Western automakers are implementing a "China for China" strategy and local software to regain market share lost to domestic competitors. New models are being tested at the Shanghai auto show to restore their positions.