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Aleksandar Vučić canceled meetings and returned to Serbia after consulting with doctors in Florida. Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Fico has also canceled his work schedule.

Zelenskyy reported that he discussed with Trump a 30-day ceasefire, sanctions against the Russian Federation, air defense and an agreement on US access to Ukraine's natural resources. Moscow rejects US demands for a ceasefire.

The Trump family's wealth has increased by billions thanks to crypto assets such as $TRUMP and $MELANIA. A company linked to Trump will also receive billions in investment in a crypto fund.

The Trump administration plans to cut the CIA's staff by about 1,200 employees. Thousands will also be cut from other parts of the U.S. intelligence community.

Tembi Bruce stated that the US may stop being a mediator in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. The decision will depend on the president and the Secretary of State.

The US President published his image as the Pope. Trump has long been fascinated by creating his own images using artificial intelligence.

The US Armed Forces have created a new military zone in Texas along the border with Mexico. The troops will be able to temporarily detain migrants, who will be handed over to the border patrol.

The Russian authorities believe that the agreement between Ukraine and the United States makes Kyiv dependent on Washington. At the same time, the agreement may complicate negotiations for Russia on favorable terms.

The US has completed the development of new economic sanctions against Russia. They will concern the banking and energy sectors of the aggressor country, including "Gazprom".

Two US scientific societies will undertake a new report on climate after the previous report's authors were dismissed by the Trump administration. They will collaborate to assess the impact of climate change.

Donald Trump announced his intention to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status. The university is suing the Trump administration over the freezing of grants.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed that alliance members increase defense spending to 3. 5% of GDP. An additional 1.5% will go to broader security-related expenses.

Trump's Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller is the leading contender for the National Security Advisor post after Mike Volz was fired. Miller has expressed interest in the position.

The US Army is developing a plan for a military parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the army, which coincides with Trump's birthday. Thousands of soldiers and equipment will participate.

Due to lack of funding, including from the US, millions of refugees will be at risk of violence and exploitation. The UN calls for increased humanitarian aid to prevent a catastrophe.

Donald Trump met with Karol Navrotskyi, the presidential candidate from the "Law and Justice" party. Navrotskyi's opponents criticized the meeting.

The Trump administration is considering options to increase economic pressure on Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukraine and its allies are calling for tougher restrictions on energy exports.

Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.

After the signing of the agreement between the United States and Ukraine, oil and gas projects will be implemented first. To start financing, the agreement must be ratified in the Verkhovna Rada and an investment fund created.

Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.

The European Union intends to increase purchases of American goods by 50 billion euros to resolve trade differences. However, the EU will not agree to maintaining US tariffs as a fair solution.

The US is launching a large-scale reform of the armed forces, planning to equip each division with a thousand drones. The investment will amount to $36 billion over five years.

Global food prices rose to their highest level since March 2023 due to uncertainty about duties. Rising prices for grains, meat and dairy products also affected the index.

According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.

Trump closed a loophole for duty-free parcels, leading to higher prices for Shein and Temu for American customers. This is due to the fight against smuggling and the protection of American business.

In the first months after Trump's return, Russian billionaires collectively became $15 billion richer. Usmanov earned the most, but some, like Lisin, on the contrary, suffered losses.

Oil prices edged up after China said it was open to negotiations with the US on tariffs. This has raised hopes of a de-escalation of the trade war between the two largest economies.

President Trump plans to request $1. 01 trillion for national security in 2026. The budget includes increased military salaries and modernization of the nuclear arsenal.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio became a national security advisor, head of USAID, and archivist. This happened after the dismissal of Mike Waltz, who was nominated by Trump as ambassador to the UN.

France and Poland will sign an agreement on cooperation in defense, energy, and economics on May 9. This is happening against the backdrop of the threat from Russia and changes in US policy.