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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.
Bitcoin soared to a record $111,878, supported by optimism about regulation and demand from major players such as Michael Saylor's strategy. The growth comes amid Trump's meeting with memecoin owners.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that a new leader of Ukraine is needed to sign a memorandum with Russia, as the current one has allegedly lost legitimacy. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada may also not be suitable.
Russia rejects US ceasefire proposals, adhering to a tactic of gradual battlefield successes. The Kremlin continues to confuse the processes of ceasefire and peaceful settlement.
Lindsey Graham warned China of possible consequences for supporting Russia. He stressed that the majority in the US Senate believes that Putin is avoiding negotiations.
The US has officially received a Boeing 747 from Qatar, which will be converted for President Trump. The US Air Force will be responsible for upgrading the aircraft.
Donald Trump stated that the decision to exclude Russia from the G8 was a mistake. He also did not rule out the participation of the United States in the G20 summit, which will be hosted by South Africa.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that there are no signs of a quick end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. He expressed hope for constructive negotiations with the support of the Vatican, emphasizing the important role of Germany.
During a meeting with the President of South Africa, Trump said he called Zelenskyy when he heard that the Ukrainian leader was in South Africa. Ramaphosa confirmed the fact of their meeting.
The presidents of the United States and South Africa expressed a common desire to see an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa can share its peacekeeping experience.
US President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Relations between the countries were strained after the freezing of aid to South Africa and the expulsion of the ambassador.
Donald Trump Jr. hinted that he may try to succeed his father and run for US president. He announced this at the Qatar Economic Forum.
Nicușor Dan stated that the participation of Romanian troops in Ukraine is inappropriate due to tensions with Russia. At the same time, he supported Ukraine's right to independently choose the terms of peace.
The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.
Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.
The Iranian parliament strongly defends the nuclear program, emphasizing that the level of uranium enrichment will be determined by internal needs. Iran insists on the right to enrich uranium, citing the NPT.
Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the situation there alarming. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's readiness to hold talks on Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.
The EU is working on a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, but opportunities are limited due to the position of the US. Without their support, the sanctions may be ineffective, especially on energy resources.
The German Defense Minister stated that Trump mistakenly assessed his influence on Putin. Negotiations did not yield results, the EU is preparing new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Elon Musk gave a scandalous interview where he insulted a journalist, defended dubious decisions and lied about contacts with Putin. The billionaire behaved immaturely, dodged questions and made strange statements.
Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia will have to negotiate peace on their own. He refused to put pressure on the Kremlin and impose new sanctions, seeking to conclude business deals with the Russian Federation.
The European Union will allocate €5. 5 million to support "Radio Liberty" after funding cuts from the US. This decision was made after criticism from the Trump administration regarding the work of the media.
The US has received intelligence indicating that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, which could provoke a regional conflict in the Middle East.
Donald Trump will not support the EU's sanctions pressure on Russia, seeking to deepen economic cooperation. This may create a split in NATO, as Europe will continue sanctions.
The Kremlin questions the sovereignty of Ukraine and the legitimacy of its leaders, which contradicts Putin's agreements on negotiations. Any agreement must include recognition of the legitimacy of the Ukrainian authorities.
Donald Trump officially announced the creation of the "Golden Dome" system, for the development of which $175 billion will be allocated. The system should protect the United States from all missiles, including hypersonic ones.