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U. S. President Donald Trump announced active negotiations with Cuba regarding its future status, using the term "friendly takeover." Cuban authorities initiated the dialogue due to economic collapse and lack of resources.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that regaining all territories is difficult, but Russia cannot win on the battlefield. The President emphasized that surrendering Sloviansk and Kramatorsk is a red line for Ukraine.
The United States has slowed down the sale of international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil to put pressure on Russia in peace talks on Ukraine. OFAC extended the deadline for concluding deals until April 1, and the next round of negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine is scheduled for March.
U. S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper briefed Donald Trump on potential military options regarding Iran. The briefing took place on the day of indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva.
US intelligence casts doubt on Trump's claims about Iran's ability to strike the US in the near future. Estimates suggest Iran would need until at least 2035 to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Global gold prices stabilized at record highs after nuclear talks in Geneva. The spot price of gold settled at $5185.75 per ounce.
Global energy markets stabilized after talks in Geneva, where the US and Iran agreed to continue discussions on the nuclear program next week.
Hillary Clinton told the House Oversight Committee that she had no information about Epstein's criminal activities. She never met him or visited his properties.
Talks on Iran's nuclear program ended without an agreement due to radical differences. The US demands the elimination of Iran's nuclear facilities, increasing its military presence in the region.
A round of negotiations took place in Geneva in two formats: with the American side and a trilateral meeting with the participation of the USA and Switzerland. Rustem Umerov reported on the briefing to President Zelenskyy and the preparation of the next round.
The Rolling Stones have officially denied claims by the producer of a documentary about Melania Trump regarding the use of their song "Gimme Shelter. " Permission to use the track was granted solely by the rights-holding company ABKCO Music & Records, without the band's involvement.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced snap elections to the Folketing on March 24, 2026. This will happen several months before the deadline amid a foreign policy crisis and US threats regarding Greenland.
The third round of indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, focused on nuclear enrichment, has been suspended for consultations. US and Iranian delegations are discussing proposals to halt enrichment and control the nuclear program.
Ukrainian and American officials held talks in Geneva on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. The talks were attended by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Over 90 FBI interview records, listed in the evidence log in the case of Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell, are missing from the released documents. Among them are three interviews related to a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault.
Talks involving Ukraine and the United States in Geneva will begin before noon. The Ukrainian delegation is headed by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
Russian media report that the next trilateral talks on Ukraine may not be held in Geneva. The meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia has been postponed to early March.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Donald Trump, discussing the upcoming negotiations in Geneva and preparations for a trilateral meeting. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its efforts to end the war and noted that air defense missiles from the US are helping Ukraine.
The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, have concluded a phone call.
US President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
The US has officially warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities, particularly in Novorossiysk, have affected American investments in Kazakhstan. This is due to the interests of American companies in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
US President Donald Trump mentioned China only once in his record-breaking speech to Congress, avoiding criticism ahead of his trip to Beijing. This is due to the weakening of the US position in trade negotiations and Trump's desire to strike a deal.
Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit, where he will discuss fair economic conditions for German companies and China's assistance in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the importance of the European context of Germany's policy towards China.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is resuming its nuclear program after US strikes. This intensifies speculation about preparations for new military strikes.
Donald Trump stated that the US is "working very hard" to end Russia's war against Ukraine. He also noted that this war would not have happened if he had been president.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that information about the US desire to end the war between Russia and Ukraine by July 4 is new to him. He noted that Ukraine supports a quick end to the war, but without giving up territories.
The Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death, accusing him of "enmity against God" and killing a security officer.
President of the European Council António Costa stated in Kyiv that Ukraine's future is being written in Kyiv, not in Moscow. He emphasized that Russia cannot gain an advantage at the negotiating table while losing ground on the battlefield.
The negotiations are "stalling" due to Kyiv and Washington's differing views on the sequence of steps towards peace, as well as weak security guarantees.
G7 leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and Trump's peace efforts. They also welcomed assistance to Ukraine for getting through the winter.