Donald Trump has expressed his desire to temporarily keep TikTok in the United States, despite the planned ban in a month. The decision came after a meeting with the company's CEO and impressive viewership figures.
Donald Trump has denied suggestions that Elon Musk has “usurped” power after a week of political confrontations. Musk actively opposed the initial government funding bill, publishing more than 100 objections.
U. S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urged Trump to maintain Biden's pressure on russia. He stressed that military support for Ukraine is a key lever for achieving a fair agreement.
Donald Trump has appointed PayPal co-founder Ken Gower as US ambassador to Denmark, stating the need to control Greenland. Trump considers the possession of Greenland critical to US national security.
Donald Trump plans to appoint billionaire Steven Feinberg as his second in command at the Pentagon. Albright Colby, known for his tough stance on China, has been chosen as deputy for policy.
Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation operation in US history after his inauguration in 2025. The plan includes closing the borders and mass deportation of illegal migrants.
Trump has promised to recognize only two genders at the state level and to ban “transgender madness. ” He also plans to launch the largest deportation operation of illegal immigrants in US history.
U. S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced Putin's desire to meet with him as soon as possible to discuss the war. Trump claims that the war could have been avoided under his presidency.
Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to think about a ceasefire and abandoning the occupied territories. The elected President of the United States stated that it is inexpedient to return the destroyed cities.
Donald Trump's team intends to announce the US withdrawal from the WHO immediately after his inauguration on January 20. This will deprive the organization of its largest source of funding, which accounts for 16% of its budget.
At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.
Iran introduced reduced working hours for government agencies and online learning due to a 350 million cubic meter gas shortage. Industrial enterprises and shopping centers were left without electricity, and production decreased by 30-50%.
Donald Trump has appointed TV producer Mark Burnett as the US Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, a winner of 13 Emmy Awards, will be responsible for developing trade, investment and cultural exchange.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the preliminary date of the visit of Keith Kellogg, special envoy of US President-elect Trump. The visit will take place before Trump's inauguration, the exact date is not disclosed for security reasons.
Viktor Orban told EU leaders that he was not ready to extend sanctions against Russia until after Trump's inauguration in the United States. At the EU summit, the Hungarian prime minister called on Europeans to “show strategic patience.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has called for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. The EU is reassessing the risks of such a move amid a possible reduction in US aid.
The American delegation arrived in Damascus to meet with various Syrian groups after the fall of the Assad regime. Diplomats plan to discuss the principles of the transition period and the fate of missing Americans.
The US House of Representatives rejected the Republican spending bill by a vote of 174 to 235. 38 Republicans voted against the package, despite Trump's support.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. The parties discussed security policy in Europe and the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to achieve a just peace.
President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine needs security guarantees not only from Europe but also from the United States as long as the country is not in NATO. Various security issues should be discussed separately with European and American partners.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to discuss the details of the Russian-Ukrainian war with Donald Trump. The President of Ukraine counts on Trump's understanding and support in ending the war.
The Pentagon reports a rapid increase in China's nuclear capability to 1,000 warheads by 2030. The country also has the largest navy in the world and is actively modernizing its military.
The President of Ukraine said that a serious plan to stop Putin is needed after Trump's inauguration. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a united position of the United States and Europe on this issue.
President Zelenskyy said that the United States and Europe could bring the end of the war closer if the EU has a united position. He called for the involvement of the Global South and supported the French initiative on the military contingent.
Ukraine's economy is performing better than Russia's for the first time since the invasion. The NBU forecasts GDP growth of 4% in 2024, while Russia expects only 0.5-1.5% in 2025.
The U. S. Senate has passed a large-scale defense bill that provides for a pay raise for junior military personnel. The document also includes restrictions on medical care for transgender children of military personnel.
Bitcoin fell by 2. 6% to $101,153 after the Fed chairman's comments about the impossibility of the central bank accumulating cryptocurrency. The drop came amid Trump's plans to create a state bitcoin reserve.
The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.
The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of unity between the US and the EU to achieve peace. Zelenskyy plans to discuss this issue with the US president after his inauguration.