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European military experts have developed a plan to protect Ukraine's airspace with 120 fighters. The project aims to protect nuclear power plants, Odesa, and Lviv without NATO involvement.
The Swedish Prime Minister stated that it's not just the USA that provides Ukraine with important intelligence data, but also other countries. This happened after the USA suspended military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
The CIA has started layoffs of officers hired in the last two years as part of government spending cuts. The layoffs are being conducted unexpectedly and negatively affect the morale of the agency.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggests that the suspension of intelligence sharing between the US and Ukraine may be a negotiation tactic. He believes in continued support but urges the EU to develop its own capabilities.
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the "Five Eyes" alliance are considering the possibility of reducing intelligence sharing with the US. The reason is the warming of relations between the Trump administration and Russia.
The Trump administration plans to revoke the temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians in the US in April. This is part of a larger plan to revoke the status of 1.8 million migrants admitted during Biden's time.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council on defense issues. On the agenda are military assistance, frozen assets of the Russian Federation, and new sanctions.
The cryptocurrency market is rising after Trump postponed the introduction of tariffs on cars from Canada and Mexico. Bitcoin increased by 3.7% in a day, and shares of crypto companies are also showing significant growth.
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
Due to the new 25% tariffs imposed by Trump, Canadian stores are halting the sale of alcohol from the U. S. In response, Canada has implemented its own tariffs on American goods worth 155 billion Canadian dollars.
Trump's associates are conducting closed meetings with Tymoshenko and members of Poroshenko's party regarding possible elections in Ukraine. According to sources, Trump's entourage believes that Zelensky will lose any elections due to war fatigue.
The signing of an agreement between the USA and Ukraine regarding rights to income from minerals is expected soon. This is set to be the first step in negotiations between Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation regarding the cessation of the war.
The acting deputy administrator of USAID reported the possibility of referring criminal cases to the U. S. Department of Justice. This concerns allegations of the misuse of foreign aid.
The New York Times reports on the suspension of the transfer of intelligence data from the USA to Ukraine regarding warnings about enemy strikes. The pause also affected information on targeting with HIMARS systems.
The Trump administration is exerting significant pressure on Kyiv, undermining the levers of U. S. influence over Russia. This policy complicates the achievement of a just peace and weakens Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The Trump administration plans to introduce new entry restrictions to the USA that may affect citizens of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The ban could complicate entry for thousands of Afghans who received special visas for cooperating with the USA.
45% of US citizens do not approve of Trump's approach to ending the war in Ukraine, while 40% support his methods. 21% fully approve of his actions, while 36% categorically disagree with them.
The White House spokesperson confirmed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine regarding a deal on minerals. The US National Security Advisor is actively working on this issue and reporting to Trump on progress.
Honda refuted the US president's statement about plans to build a new car factory in Indiana. The company has had a factory there since 2008 and will continue to produce the Honda Civic at the existing facilities.
The Trump administration is conducting secret negotiations with HAMAS in Doha for the release of American hostages from Gaza. Such actions contradict US policy, which prohibits direct contact with terrorist organizations.
Trump and Trudeau had a phone conversation regarding new mutual trade tariffs between the USA and Canada. Trump accused Trudeau of weak border policy and attempts to stay in power.
The Trump administration is considering a one-month delay of new automotive tariffs for Mexico and Canada. Shares of American automakers rose after this news: Stellantis by 8.1%, GM by 6%, Ford by 4.5%.
The USA has severed a key intelligence line for Ukraine, stopping the transfer of data for targeting HIMARS. The decision took effect at 2:00 PM Kyiv time after the Trump administration froze military aid.
The leaders of the USA and Canada had a phone conversation after the USA imposed a 25% tariff. Trudeau announced retaliatory measures.
The teams of Ukraine and the USA have started working on organizing the meeting, Zelensky reported. Yermak and Volts held negotiations on further steps towards peace, the first results are expected next week.
The only way to protect Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles is the Patriot systems, the ammunition for which may run out. The US has suspended military aid, and other countries cannot produce these missiles.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with White House advisor Mike Waltz regarding steps towards peace. The parties discussed security issues and agreed on a future meeting of the teams.
Gitanas Nauseda expects an improvement in the Trump administration's position on Ukraine in the near future. This is confirmed by the intensive contacts between the countries and the readiness of the USA to reconsider the issue of aid.
The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of a plan for the first steps towards achieving a just and sustainable peace. During a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, they discussed a shared vision for ending the war and security guarantees.
White House advisor Mike Woltz had a phone conversation with Andriy Yermak regarding the date, place, and team for the negotiations. The parties discussed confidence-building measures that they plan to convey to the Russian side.