Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that before the full-scale war, he directly raised the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership with then-US President Joe Biden, but received a clear refusal. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not consider it necessary to change the Constitution of Ukraine due to the position of other states.
Signs were installed on the White House grounds along Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame," where Joe Biden was called "the worst president. " There are also descriptions of other presidents, including Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, with politicized assessments.
US President Donald Trump, in an address to the nation, criticized his predecessor Joe Biden, stating that he inherited a "mess. " He did not touch upon the topic of Russia's war against Ukraine or events surrounding Venezuela.
Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would achieve its military goals in Ukraine by force or diplomatically, calling European leaders "piglets. " He accused the previous US administration of provoking the conflict and threatened to liberate "historical lands" on the battlefield.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States has sued Donald Trump over the construction of a ballroom in the White House. The organization claims that the president does not have the right to change the historic appearance of the residence without following established procedures.
The United States of America temporarily reduced intelligence sharing with Israel in the second half of 2024. This was due to concerns about the methods of warfare in the Gaza Strip and the lack of guarantees regarding compliance with the laws of war.
According to The Atlantic, Trump did not object to strikes on Russia's oil logistics in international waters and, in several cases, approved the transfer of intelligence to Kyiv, which was used to target Russia's oil infrastructure.
Leading US automakers have urged Washington to prevent state-backed Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from opening factories. They warn that China poses a direct threat to the US auto industry due to subsidies and oversupply.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban fully supported the US criticism of the EU, calling it the most important document of recent years. He noted that Americans see Europe's economic dead end and civilizational crisis.
The first sale of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico brought in $279 million from 30 companies. This is part of Republican efforts to increase fossil fuel production in the US.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has risen to 41% according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The increase was due to growing support for his economic policies among Republicans.
According to the US president, Zelenskyy allegedly forced Joe Biden to give Ukraine $350 billion, as a result of which Ukraine, in Trump's opinion, lost 25% of its territory.
Donald Trump criticized financial aid to Ukraine from Biden, comparing it to his administration, which provided only "Javelins. " He also made a harsh personal statement to the reporter, calling her "disgusting."
Donald Trump is revoking federal fuel economy standards set by the Biden administration, easing fuel efficiency requirements for gasoline-powered cars. This decision lowers the required fuel efficiency to 34 miles per gallon by 2031 instead of 50 miles per gallon.
Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Democratic Representative from Texas Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda. They were accused of receiving nearly $600,000 in bribes in schemes benefiting an Azerbaijani state energy company and a Mexican bank.
Donald Trump stated that he is revoking all of Joe Biden's pardons signed with a pen, claiming that this makes them invalid. Trump also questioned Biden's mental fitness.
Donald Trump announced that the US is no longer funding the conflict in Ukraine, and that this support is being provided by NATO countries. American representatives are actively working in Russia to resolve the war.
Kirill Dmitriev, a Kremlin representative, was awarded by the American Chamber of Commerce for his leadership in promoting dialogue between the US and Russia. He stated that over 150 American companies operate in Russia, and Biden's policies have led to a loss of $300 billion in potential profits.
The current US President Donald Trump decided to annul over 90% of the decrees and official decisions of his predecessor Joe Biden because Biden used an "autopen" when signing documents.
Donald Trump asked a journalist, "Are you clueless?" during a press conference. This happened after he announced the death of Sarah Backstrom, one of two National Guard service members wounded in the attack.
The Donald Trump administration is initiating a review of green cards for immigrants from 19 high-risk countries following a shooting in Washington, which injured two National Guardsmen. This decision was made after the shooting suspect was identified as an Afghan citizen.
Donald Trump has involved his son-in-law Jared Kushner in promoting a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Kushner, who previously worked on normalizing Israel's relations with Arab countries, participated in negotiations in Geneva.
Donald Trump stated that the suspect in the shooting, which resulted in two National Guardsmen being wounded, is a citizen of Afghanistan. The Trump administration has pledged to review the status of all Afghan immigrants admitted during the Biden era.
Donald Trump's administration has ordered a review of all refugees admitted to the US under Joe Biden's administration. This decision could potentially affect more than 200,000 refugees who began the legal immigration process over the past four years.
US President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys from North Carolina, "Gobble" and "Waddle," although "Waddle" went missing during the ceremony. Trump also criticized his opponents, including Joe Biden and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in the US face legal uncertainty due to delays by the Trump administration in processing a humanitarian program. This threatens them with the loss of legal status as of March 31.
The American president once again stated that he "inherited" the war in Ukraine from Biden, and also said that there was no proper gratitude from Ukraine for US intervention in the conflict.
Donald Trump announced his intention to approve the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting with the Crown Prince. This multi-billion dollar deal could shift the balance of power in the Middle East and face resistance in the US Congress.
US President Donald Trump said he does not rule out the possibility of a US military ground operation in Venezuela. He also expressed readiness to talk on the phone with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
For the first time in 12 years, Catholic bishops in the United States have condemned Donald Trump's tightening immigration policy. They called for "sensible immigration reform" and expressed concern about the conditions in which migrants are held.