Donald Trump
American senators are proposing a 500% tariff for countries that buy Russian energy and uranium if Russia does not agree to a lasting peace with Ukraine. This is intended to stop the aggression.
Members of Trump's National Security Council, including Mike Waltz, conducted government business through personal Gmail accounts. Waltz discussed sensitive topics with officials from other agencies who used government accounts.
Trump believes that Putin is stalling negotiations and is considering tightening sanctions, including a ban on the Russian "shadow fleet" that carries illegal oil.
Zelenskyy believes that the Russian Federation is violating US promises regarding a ceasefire on energy facilities. He called on Trump to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
The European Union is considering retaliatory measures against the United States over Trump's new tariffs. Brussels may target American services such as banks and technology companies.
Mercedes-Benz is considering reducing sales of entry-level models in the US, such as the GLA, due to the introduction of a 25% tariff on car imports. The company wants to focus on more expensive models.
russia does not accept the us proposals for a ceasefire in ukraine, considering them an attempt to impose a scheme without taking into account the root causes of the conflict. moscow declares a serious but negative consideration of american ideas.
White House Press Secretary announced that Donald Trump will make his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia. Details of the visit will be announced later.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with the leaders of both countries due to the ongoing war. He emphasized the daily work of the team with Russians and Ukrainians for a quick end to the conflict.
Finland intends to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Mines in order to respond flexibly to changes in the security sphere. The country also plans to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029.
Layoffs will begin in American healthcare institutions as part of the reorganization. Up to 10,000 people are expected to be laid off due to the ministry's reform.
The European Union is ready to respond to possible US tariffs with a wide range of measures, including sanctions against American technology companies. Ursula von der Leyen stressed her readiness for decisive countermeasures.
According to a KMIS survey, 73% of Ukrainians view Trump's election as a negative factor for Ukraine. In December 2024, only 21% of respondents thought so.
The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the USA will meet in Brussels. Previously, Trump expressed intentions to control Greenland, which caused tension in relations between the countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine received a new text of the agreement on mineral resources from the United States and has already held the first round of consultations. Ukraine is determined to conclude a document that meets the interests of both parties.
Elon Musk, curator of the US Department of Government Efficiency, visited CIA headquarters for negotiations. It was discussed how the CIA can become more efficient without compromising national security.
Donald Trump plans to introduce import tariffs, which could lead to a trade war. Europe is preparing to respond, considering protecting its own economic interests.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that the U. S. could lose its dollar advantage to Bitcoin if it doesn't control national debt. Tokenized funds will be as popular as ETFs.
An advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader stated that the country may develop nuclear weapons for self-defense if the United States or its allies launch an attack. This would be a forced step.
President Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with the comments of the leaders of both sides of the conflict and continues to work to end it. His teams are also involved in this process.
Donald Trump announced the termination of the Ministry of Government Efficiency due to the end of cooperation with Elon Musk, who was involved for 130 days. Trump praised Musk's contribution, but acknowledged that the agency would soon cease to exist.
Congressman Bacon urged the US to strongly resist any attempts to reward Putin for his aggression. He stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine's sovereignty.
The crisis between the US and Ukraine's EU allies highlights the importance of Turkey's defense industry for European security. Europe is forced to turn a blind eye to Erdogan's repression.
Donald Trump has expressed disappointment with Ukraine over new demands regarding the rare earth minerals agreement, including the condition of NATO membership. He suggested that this could have been the cause of the war.
The Kremlin announced cooperation with the United States on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine and the development of relations, despite tensions. Peskov emphasized Putin's openness to contacts with Trump and ongoing work on settlement ideas.
Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul held a meeting on economic cooperation. They discussed deepening cooperation in the field of semiconductors and creating a free trade zone.
The Kremlin is trying to undermine the agreement between Ukraine and the United States by offering the States cooperation in the extraction of rare earth metals. Experts warn that this will not stop the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Donald Trump has stated his desire to see the Russian dictator "make a deal. " In the worst case, he is ready to impose additional duties on Russian oil, but he does not want to do this.
The Chinese Foreign Minister expressed optimism about the rapprochement between Russia and the US, emphasizing its importance for global stability. China calls for a peaceful dialogue on Ukraine.
Iran has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council over Trump's threats regarding the nuclear program. Tehran warned against military adventures and promises to respond quickly to US aggression.