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The President of Ukraine stated that the issue of occupied territories is a red line for Ukraine. He emphasized that only the people of Ukraine can decide the issue of Ukrainian territories.

LVMH shares fell while Hermès held steady, pushing the latter into the top spot. Weak LVMH sales sparked a luxury stock sell-off.

Mark Rutte assured of support for Ukraine, discussed the security situation with Zelenskyy and Trump's negotiations for peace. NATO countries promised Ukraine more than 20 billion euros in aid.

J. D. Vance stated that de Gaulle was right about Europe's military independence. He believes that Europe should not be a vassal of the United States in the field of security, but should have its own defense.

The United States has informed its G7 allies that it will not support a statement condemning the Russian shelling of Sumy. Trump stated that he will not impose new sanctions against Russia.

China has banned airlines from buying Boeing aircraft due to the trade war with the United States. Shares of the American manufacturer fell by 4.6% after China imposed tariffs on American goods.

The European Commission is exploring legal ways for EU companies to terminate long-term gas contracts with Russia without paying large penalties. This is part of the EU's plan to abandon Russian fuel by 2027.

The European Commission intends to present a detailed plan on May 6 to abandon Russian fuel by 2027. Delays are related to uncertainty regarding Trump's duties and energy trade.

During the reception of the Ohio State University team, JD Vance almost dropped the winners' cup. The trophy was saved by the team players.

U. S. Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Trump, Musk, and other oligarchs have an addiction to greed. He compared them to drug addicts who crave ever greater enrichment.

Oil prices rose thanks to exemptions from tariffs from Trump and the recovery of Chinese oil imports. Unstable US trade policy has created uncertainty in oil markets.

Steve Witkoff stated that the peace agreement concerns five territories but contains more. He called the negotiations with Putin persuasive, and they discussed ending the war.

Donald Trump replied that he already has sanctions against Russia, mentioning the halt of Nord Stream 2.

Several Trump advisers are urging him to be more cautious about Moscow's claims of peace, arguing that Putin is not interested in ending the war. Trump has so far supported the idea of negotiations.

The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to cut the budgets of the State Department and USAID to $28. 4 billion in 2026. The closure of American diplomatic missions is also being considered.

The American human rights organization Liberty Justice Center has filed a lawsuit demanding the abolition of Trump's tariffs. Five small businesses claim that the tariffs have caused them financial losses.

Abbas Araqchi to visit Russia ahead of new round of nuclear program talks. Negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place with the mediation of Oman.

Trump's actions are forcing the EU to look for gas in Russia, despite a pledge to abandon imports by 2027. Negotiations with Qatar have reached a dead end, and renewable energy is not developing fast enough.

The Trump administration is discussing the acquisition of Greenland, offering a financial benefit greater than Danish subsidies. The US may offer more than $2.2 billion with regular payments.

The U. S. government has suspended funding to Harvard in the amount of more than $2.2 billion. The reason was the university's refusal to comply with anti-Semitism requirements.

The US President stated that Iran is deliberately delaying negotiations on nuclear weapons. If it becomes necessary to take tough measures, the US will do so.

According to a CNN reviewer, the attack on Sumy showed that US diplomacy has not yielded results. Putin is dragging out time, believing that Trump is interested in an easy victory.

Foreign students are suing the Trump administration over visas. They were not given the opportunity to challenge the government's actions or provide explanations regarding the circumstances of their stay in the United States.

Zelenskyy said that Putin is focused on continuing the war, and propagandists are preparing Russians for the "ineffectiveness" of negotiations. He emphasized the need for strong pressure on Russia.

Donald Trump said he gave Vladimir Putin a deadline to end the war in Ukraine, without naming dates. He blamed Biden and Zelensky for the war.

Donald Trump said that Putin started the war, but also blames Zelensky and Biden for it. Trump believes that the war could have been stopped, and calls it "Biden's war".

Former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz are to blame for the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas stated that to end the war, it is necessary to increase pressure on Russia, not on Ukraine. She stressed that it is Russia that is the aggressor, and it is she who must realize her mistake.

US President Trump stated that the war between Russia and Ukraine is Biden's war. He added that if he were president, there would be no war, and he is doing everything to stop the conflict.

European Commission employees traveling to the United States are being issued disposable phones and basic laptops due to concerns about espionage, including from American intelligence agencies. This underscores the deteriorating relationship between the EU and the US.