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January 17, 07:26 AM • 43794 viewsThe Pentagon is deploying an additional 3,000 troops and Stryker armored vehicles to the border with Mexico. The decision was made as part of the fight against illegal migration, which was a key theme of Trump's election campaign.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approves accelerated military aid to Israel worth $4 billion. The decision includes bypassing bureaucratic procedures and lifting restrictions on arms exports.
During a meeting in the Oval Office, Trump and Vance accused Zelenskyy of not being grateful enough for US support. CNN has collected 33 public thanks from Zelenskyy to the American side.
The U. S. State Department has approved the sale of about $3 billion worth of bombs and military equipment to Israel, bypassing the standard congressional review process. The delivery includes thousands of bombs, detonation kits and bulldozers.
European officials are concerned about Trump's position on Ukraine. An administration adviser said that he might increase pressure on Kiev and avoid direct contacts with Zelensky.
The Trump administration is considering a complete cutoff of military assistance to Ukraine. This includes cutting off funding, intelligence sharing, and military training.
Following the resumption of negotiations with the United States, demand for Russian bonds has reached record levels since 2022. In the last three auctions, the Russian government sold bonds worth RUB 608 billion, which is 60% of the quarterly plan.
The UK has imposed sanctions on 40 tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. Together with the EU and Canadian sanctions, more than half of the tankers transporting Russian oil are under restrictions.
The US sanctions package of January 8, 2025, against the Russian tanker fleet could cost Russia up to 1. 5% of GDP. Elvira Nabiullina has already assessed the impact of the restrictions that are just beginning to take effect.
Donald Trump cancels Chevron's license to export oil from Venezuela starting March 1. The decision is related to Venezuela's failure to fulfill democratic conditions and deportation agreements.
According to the DHS, more than 20,000 illegal immigrants were arrested in the United States during the first month of Trump's presidency in 2025. The administration is also considering new measures to speed up deportations.
The United States and Russia are in talks about possible cooperation on resource extraction in the Arctic. Washington sees this as a way to weaken ties between Moscow and Beijing, despite the concerns of NATO allies.
Donald Trump has announced a new “golden card” program for wealthy foreigners that will replace the current visa system. According to him, Russian oligarchs will also be able to obtain the right to reside in the United States for $5 million.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg says Trump's impressive results in 35 days in office and expresses confidence in a quick end to the war. Trump plans to meet with Zelenskiy on February 28 to sign a minerals agreement.
Trump canceled the NSM-20 memorandum, which required reporting on violations of international law in the use of US weapons. The document was signed by Biden in February 2024 and applied to all countries receiving US weapons.
The President of Ukraine said that the country had received $100 billion in aid from the United States, not $500 billion. Zelenskyy emphasized that grants cannot be considered a debt and rejected the double-refund agreement.
Ukraine's president said he wants to engage in a dialogue with Trump on a new deal with the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not recognize the $500 billion debt, confirming that he received only $100 billion in the form of a grant.
The U. S. refused to call Russia an “aggressor” at a meeting to prepare a tribunal against Putin. The Trump administration did not support the G7 statement and may withdraw from international efforts to prosecute Russia.
Trump said that Putin is ready to conclude a peace deal, but is not obliged to do so. He also believes that Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks is not important.
The OP adviser said that it is necessary to resume the US military aid programs. According to him, only the programs approved during Biden's term are currently in place, and there are no new ones yet.
Elon Musk accused Biden of deliberately leaving astronauts on the ISS for political reasons. Danish astronaut Mogensen denied Musk's statements, recalling the existing plan to return the crew with the Crew-9 mission.
George Clooney criticized the Trump administration and the political climate in the United States, comparing it to a “baby on the highway. ” The actor also discussed his Broadway debut in Good Night and Good Luck and commented on the Biden administration.
Representatives of the USA and Russia are meeting informally in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meetings are taking place with the participation of individuals with diplomatic experience, although their official status remains unclear.
Donald Trump announced that he expects Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the United States. The President also announced the possibility of concluding a new trade agreement between the two countries and discussing TikTok.
Donald Trump has said that World War III is “not that far away,” but it will not happen under his presidency. At the Miami summit, he also criticized Zelenskyy and thanked Saudi Arabia for organizing the US-Russia talks.
US President Trump is escalating the conflict with Zelenskyy and adopting the Kremlin's narrative. After talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh without Ukraine's participation, Trump questioned the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.
The Kremlin, through the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has proposed a deal on natural resources to the United States. Russia is ready to provide access to oil and joint projects in the Arctic.
Oil exports from the Kozmino terminal remain stable thanks to new vessels that circumvent US sanctions. The G7 considers tightening restrictions on Russian oil and revising the price ceiling.
The Trump administration has temporarily frozen the processing of immigration applications from migrants from Ukraine and Latin America. The decision is related to checking potential fraud and security issues.
Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Justice to fire all prosecutors from Biden's presidency. According to him, the department has become too politicized and was used as a weapon against him.
