Viktor Orbán stated that Trump is interested in when Hungary will leave the EU. He also added that if the EU were as it is now, Hungary might not have applied for membership.
Russian media reported that Gerasimov reported to Putin on the "completion of the operation" to "liberate the Kursk region. " At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the enemy in the Kursk direction.
The leaders held a private meeting in St. Peter's Basilica, calling it "very productive." Another meeting is planned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump will hold a second meeting. They have already met privately, and this meeting was called "very productive."
Andriy Yermak published a photo of the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump in Rome. Both leaders are there for the funeral of Pope Francis.
Ukraine has developed a counter-proposal to Trump's plan, which is criticized for concessions to Russia. Kyiv proposes a European security contingent and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy held a private meeting during which a very productive discussion took place. Details of the meeting will be released later, the White House said.
Donald Trump and his wife Melania were given front-row seats at Pope Francis's funeral. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will also be sitting there.
Sources report that Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican. They agreed to hold another meeting after the funeral of Pope Francis.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump may meet in Rome, where both will be present at the funeral of Pope Francis. Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine are "very close to a deal."
Sources report that Trump may meet with Zelenskyy in Rome and believes that the Ukrainian leader has no choice but to sign the proposal. Trump threatens to withdraw from the peace process next week if no agreement is reached.
Ukraine does not agree with the US proposal to recognize Russia's control over Crimea. Also, Kyiv insists on security guarantees from the US, and not only from Europe.
Business consultant Brendan Henrahan, a former aide to Senator Marco Rubio, took office as Senior Bureau Official for the U. S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs on April 25. He previously worked as an investor and policy advisor.
The US has unofficially promised intelligence and logistical support to European and British forces to support a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations remain confidential.
Donald Trump announced the readiness of the parties to meet at the highest level to finalize the agreement. The United States is ready to help end the war.
The President of Lithuania condemned the possible recognition of Crimea as Russian, calling it a "bomb". He stressed that the opinion of Ukraine, which has suffered aggression, should be taken into account first and foremost.
Donald Trump, heading to the funeral of Pope Francis, announced the possibility of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. They will sit separately due to the French alphabetical order of seating delegations.
Apple plans to move iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid tariffs between the US and China. The company aims to manufacture more than 60 million iPhones for the US in India.
Trump's trade policy is destabilizing the global economy. His statements on deals and tariffs are contradictory, and negotiations with China are in question, which causes uncertainty and risks of recession.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine has not signed an agreement with the United States on rare earth elements. He expressed hope that the agreement would be signed in the near future.
Zelenskyy stated that Putin's actions are reminiscent of the Nazi regime, especially considering the atrocities committed by the Russians at the beginning of the invasion. He emphasized that Putin's crimes have been recognized by the International Criminal Court.
Raising tariffs on drug imports to the US by 25% will lead to a $51 billion increase in drug costs per year. Pharmaceutical imports will increase by 13%.
The President of Ukraine stated that Ukraine will not legally recognize any occupied territories, including Crimea. Most countries in the world, even those that balance between Ukraine and Russia, recognize its sovereignty.
The head of the Swiss National Bank, Martin Schlegel, stated that cryptocurrencies do not meet the standards of the institution's currency reserves. He explained this by the high volatility of Bitcoin and the insufficient liquidity of the market.
Zelenskyy stated his agreement with Trump that Ukraine lacks the weapons to reclaim Crimea militarily. He emphasized the possibilities of sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
The UN Refugee Agency is forced to reduce support for Ukrainians due to a reduction in donor assistance, including the suspension of funding from the United States, which will amount to 40% in 2025.
Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.
Donald Trump said that things between Ukraine and Russia are "coming along", but the situation remains "very fragile". He blamed Biden and spoke positively about the deal.
Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that security guarantees include strengthening Ukraine to protect against threats. The issue of NATO remains relevant, and work on security guarantees is ongoing.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service stated that Russia spread fake news about Greenland to cause discord between the US and Denmark. The campaign was aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine.