The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister warned of the threat of falling of the front line without US support. According to him, Putin is not ready for a peace agreement, and the Russians may find themselves near the Dnieper and Poltava.
Donald Trump has elected Jamieson Greer as chief trade representative of the United States. Greer, who previously worked with Trump, will help impose new duties on goods from China, Canada and Mexico.
Donald Trump has elected Jay Bhattacharia, a well-known skeptic of quarantine measures, as NIH Director. Bhattacharya is the author of the controversial Great Barrington declaration offering an alternative to lockdown.
The US Court of Appeals has dismissed the latest federal criminal case against Donald Trump for possession of classified documents. The case was closed with the right to resume after the end of his second presidential term.
An agreement was signed on the new administration's access to information from US federal agencies. The transition period will be carried out at private expense, without the use of government buildings and technology.
The US president plans to apply to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of. 24 billion. Of these, $8 billion will go to contracts with American companies, and 1 16 billion - to replenish us arsenals.
International partners have criticized Trump's plans to impose high tariffs on imported goods. Countries warn of threats to economic stability and the possibility of a trade war.
The team of the newly elected US president is discussing the possibility of holding direct talks with the leader of the DPRK. This diplomatic move can reduce the risk of armed conflict between the two countries.
Austrian Chancellor Ne Hammer, in a conversation with Trump, suggested his country as a place for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Trump showed interest in ending the war and was well aware of Austria's position.
The British order looks at options for reacting to the potential of Trump's tariff on imports. The British government can buy American goods, including Jack Daniel's bourbon, and Levi's Harley Davidson.
EU High Representative Josep barrel declared the independence of European support for Ukraine from the US position. He stressed the importance of continuing assistance to Kiev and stressed the strategic autonomy of the EU.
Bitcoin fell to 9 91,665, dragging the entire cryptocurrency market with it. Ethereum is also showing a 5% drop to 3 3,301 amid declining trading activity.
Trump's legal team found that Boris Epstein demanded monthly payments from potential appointees for their promotion. Among the victims was a candidate for the post of Treasury Secretary who was offered $30-40 thousand per month.
The defense ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the UK met in Berlin to discuss military assistance to Ukraine. They emphasized the importance of coordination and efficient use of defense budgets.
Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed the criminal case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision was made in accordance with the recommendations of Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Elon Musk gained $119 billion in 2024. The ten richest people in the world increased their wealth by $585 billion due to the growth of their companies' shares.
Ambassadors from Ukraine and 32 NATO countries meet in Brussels to discuss Russia's experimental hypersonic missile strike. Kyiv expects concrete results, but NATO diplomats do not predict any significant decisions.
Ukraine is focusing on fulfilling the promises of US President-elect Trump. Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna emphasized that ending the war is impossible without Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Ukraine is discussing with its partners the possibility of deploying European troops to train Ukrainian brigades. According to Olga Stefanishyna, it is a matter of time and a pragmatic solution to strengthen defense capabilities.
Admiral Rob Bauer said that NATO countries should increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. He also noted that Russia's ground forces have increased in number but decreased in quality compared to 2022.
G7 ministers plan to increase pressure on China over its assistance to Russia in the war against Ukraine. New sanctions and measures against Russia's “shadow fleet” are expected to be adopted.
G7 foreign ministers meet in Fujairah and Ananya on November 25-26. The agenda includes the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and other international issues.
Elon Musk criticized the British government, calling the country a “tyrannical police state. ” The billionaire supported a petition for new elections and shared a documentary by a far-right activist.
Mike Waltz, Trump's future adviser, announced cooperation with the Biden administration on the war in Ukraine. The two administrations are working as a team to achieve peace and contain the escalation of the conflict.
Donald Trump plans to discharge all transgender members of the U. S. Army upon his return to the White House. According to estimates, this could affect about 15,000 active military personnel.
The U. S. Secret Service has deployed a robot patroller nicknamed Spot to protect Mar-a-Lago. The unmanned device can work both remotely and along a programmed route.
Michael Volz compared the war in Ukraine to World War I. He announced the Trump team's plans to work on peace talks after taking office.
The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Biden administration is strengthening Ukraine's position before Trump's possible accession to power. The measures include authorization for strikes against Russia, debt relief, and new sanctions against a Russian bank.
At the COP29 summit, rich countries agreed to allocate $300 billion annually to poor countries until 2035 to combat climate change. Experts and representatives of vulnerable countries consider this amount insufficient.