The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia is trying to withdraw the United States from the negotiation process. He emphasized the importance of US participation in any security structure.
The Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the United States have agreed to consider a meeting in June at the G7 summit. Japan is calling on the United States to revise its tariff policy, including a 25% duty on automobiles.
Donald Trump stated that negotiations with the EU are leading nowhere. He recommends introducing a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union starting June 1, 2025.
Donald Trump said that Apple must manufacture iPhones in the USA, otherwise the company will pay a 25% duty. Apple is expanding production in India, reducing dependence on China.
Donald Trump announced a successful prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
Iran threatens to take "special measures" to protect its nuclear facilities in the event of an Israeli attack. Tehran also warned that it would consider the United States as a "participant" in the attack.
Donald Trump hosted a closed event for 220 crypto investors who bought his memecoin. This has raised concerns about potential corruption and using his position for enrichment.
The Trump administration is considering withdrawing thousands of troops from South Korea. The Pentagon is developing a plan to move about 4,500 troops to other locations.
Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in The Hague, according to the Dutch Prime Minister. The summit will focus on increasing Alliance members' spending on military needs.
The United States of America is calling on the North Atlantic Alliance to develop specific measures to achieve the target defense spending of 5% of output. Special attention should be paid to the development of "hard defense capabilities".
The Trump administration stopped admitting foreign students to Harvard University. This happened after disputes over the legality of the Department of Homeland Security's request for records.
The US President and the Prime Minister of Israel had a telephone conversation in which they discussed the tragic shooting in Washington and the upcoming negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Trump condemned anti-Semitism.
The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is interested in ending the war and is ready for quick steps. We need a mirror readiness from Russia, which is currently lacking.
The government of Greenland has granted a 30-year license for the development of an aluminum-bearing deposit to a consortium involving a French company and investment funds from Denmark and Greenland. Extraction will begin in 5 years.
Germany is increasing its military presence in Lithuania, expanding its tank brigade to 5,000 troops by 2027. This is a response to Russian aggression and the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.
Governments are forced to cut spending due to the high cost of long-term borrowing. Also, rising rates affect lending to businesses and households. Their opportunities are limited.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he cannot confirm reports that Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want to end the war in Ukraine. The situation is complicated, there will be no peace.
Andriy Yermak discussed the meeting in Istanbul and negotiations on ending the war with Swiss advisor Gabriel Lühinger. Switzerland has confirmed its readiness to host future meetings.
House passes Trump tax cut bill. The bill would extend 2017 tax breaks and create new ones, but could increase the deficit.
Texas regulators have warned of the risk of an environmental disaster due to excessive wastewater disposal in the Permian Basin. This could lead to the cessation of oil production.
Ukraine and Russia do not yet have agreements on further meetings. According to Peskov, work is underway to implement the agreements reached in Istanbul.
The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
The President of Ukraine announced the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe summit, where he invited the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They discussed increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine.
TikTok Shop, a ByteDance division, has announced staffing and organizational changes in the US. The company strives to create a more efficient operating model, despite political and market risks.
Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure if negotiations between the US and Tehran fail. The IDF is conducting exercises in preparation for a possible strike.
Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.
Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.
According to the WSJ, Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want peace because he thinks he is winning. Trump also proposed holding negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the Vatican.
Two employees of the Israeli embassy were shot dead in Washington as they were leaving a museum. The detained suspect shouted slogans in support of Palestine.