White House representative Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 25. The plane with the special representative flew to Russia from Paris.
The Ukrainian delegation in London confirmed its commitment to peaceful efforts under Trump's leadership. Ukraine seeks an end to the war and is ready for comprehensive peace.
The Ukrainian delegation met with US representative Keith Kellogg in London. The Ukrainian side stressed the need for a ceasefire to start negotiations.
Tesla's revenue fell to $19. 34 billion due to production upgrades, discounts, and Trump's tariffs. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in Texas and robot production.
The spokesman of the Russian dictator said that the meeting between Putin and Trump should be productive, so preparations are underway. He added that it is impossible to resolve the conflict in Ukraine without restoring relations between the US and Russia.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Trump did not set any conditions regarding the ceasefire deadline in Ukraine, considering it inappropriate. He added that a settlement of the conflict is impossible without the restoration of relations between the US and Russia.
Donald Trump said that Zelensky's words about non-recognition of the occupation of Crimea impede peace negotiations. He believes that Ukraine should have fought for Crimea earlier.
A meeting of national security advisors of the coalition countries took place in London, where peace efforts for Ukraine were discussed. The parties agreed on regular consultations for a just peace.
Oil prices fell due to Kazakhstan's position on production, negating previous gains from sanctions against Iran. U.S. oil inventories fell, and Trump softened his tone on China.
The European Union has fined Apple $570 million and Meta $228 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. This is the first application of this law, which aims at fair competition.
Peskov said that the Russian Federation continues contacts with the United States regarding the settlement of the war, but will not discuss the details publicly. A meeting of US and Ukrainian envoys in London was canceled.
The US and Europe have cancelled negotiations due to disagreements between Washington and Kyiv. Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, while the US demands discussion of territorial concessions.
Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.
Against the background of Trump's customs policy, JCB is doubling its plant in Texas. Despite this, developers are canceling billion-dollar projects due to uncertainty, especially in the field of electric vehicles.
US Vice President Vance stated that the US is ready to abandon mediation if both sides do not accept their proposal. He added that certain territorial exchanges will be needed to achieve peace.
European stocks recovered after Trump's statements about the head of the Federal Reserve and a possible reduction in duties for China. The STOXX 600 index rose by 1.7% amid corporate reports.
According to the Iranian Foreign Minister, an agreement is possible if the U. S. does not make unrealistic demands. Negotiations are assessed as cautiously optimistic.
The coffin with the body of Pope Francis was moved to St. Peter's Basilica. After the prayer service, believers will be able to pay their respects to the deceased pontiff until Saturday's funeral.
The Ukrainian delegation at the negotiations in London intends to discuss a 30-day ceasefire. According to Sky News, the negotiations will be held between officials from five countries.
Top diplomats were supposed to hold talks on the war in Ukraine in London, but the meeting will take place at the level of senior officials. The US will offer Kyiv to recognize Crimea as Russian and freeze the front.
Bitcoin rose nearly 7% amid investor optimism. Despite the price jump, blockchain data indicates fragility beneath the surface, analysts warn.
The price of gold stabilized at $3,372, after falling by almost 2%. Investors are expanding their assets in exchange-traded funds, and central banks are also making purchases.
The Trump administration eliminated an interagency group that collected data on Russian war crimes. Several initiatives designed to hold Moscow accountable have also been canceled.
The Italian Ministry of Culture will turn off the lights of the Colosseum on the evening of April 22, honoring the memory of the late Pope Francis. Also, the Mayor of Paris turned off the illumination of the Eiffel Tower.
A federal court in Washington has ordered the Trump administration to restore the work of "Voice of America" and related media outlets. The US government must also report monthly on the implementation of this decision.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the US still has leverage over Russia. She called on Washington to take a tougher stance on Moscow.
Donald Trump will pay a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE from May 13 to 16. Before that, he will visit Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing Russian shelling and expanding security cooperation. They also agreed on joint positions.
Putin offered Trump to stop the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line. Russia also rejected some US proposals, including the military presence of NATO countries in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine stated that the cessation of US aid could lead to the loss of Kyiv as a strategic partner. He also emphasized that soldiers from the DPRK and China are fighting in Ukraine.