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Putin did not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil due to the ICC warrant, and Xi Jinping did not visit the event. Andriy Kovalenko stated that BRICS did not become an anti-Western axis, and Russia is a ballast in this coalition.

Donald Trump criticized the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a "witch hunt. " He called for the politician to be left alone so that the people could judge him.

Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 10% tariffs on countries that join BRICS' "anti-American policies. " This announcement came amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group criticized US tariff policies.

BRICS summit leaders condemned "attacks" on bridges and railway infrastructure in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation, which allegedly led to numerous casualties. The declaration does not name the perpetrators, and regarding the war in Ukraine, it emphasizes a peaceful settlement.

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil on July 6, indicating a loss of interest in the organization. Putin has an arrest warrant from the ICC, and Xi Jinping allegedly has a "scheduling conflict."

The BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro will discuss the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not participate in the event.

Marcus Monzo was sentenced to 38 years and 309 days in prison for fatally wounding 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword. The assailant also wounded five people, including two police officers.

The wealth of the world's 3,000 billionaires has grown by $6. 5 trillion in a decade, equivalent to 14.6% of global production. The richest 1% earned $33.9 trillion, which could overcome global poverty 22 times.

Vladimir Putin will not participate in the BRICS summit in Brazil, citing the International Criminal Court warrant. This is the second time Putin has avoided international meetings due to the ICC warrant.

A new Climate Risk Vulnerability Index has revealed that poor countries suffer the most from climate change but do not receive sufficient funding. The authors of the Index warn that cuts in aid from the US and the UK will worsen the situation.

27-year-old Juliana Marins from Brazil died after falling from a cliff on the Indonesian volcano Rinjani. Her body was found after four days of searching, which were complicated by weather conditions and terrain.

Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins has gone missing on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, presumably after falling into a volcano crater. Rescuers are using drones and a helicopter in their search, but poor weather conditions are complicating the operation.

In Brazil, a hot air balloon with 21 people on board caught fire and crashed. Eight people died as a result of the tragedy, and 13 injured people were taken to hospitals.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.

YouTube Shorts has reached the revenue level of the main platform in the USA and other countries, and in some it has even exceeded it. Shorts views increased by 20% in the first quarter of 2025.

The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated Cuba with a score of 3:2 in its debut season in the League of Nations. This is the second victory of the Ukrainian team in the prestigious tournament.

G7 countries may abandon the joint communique at the summit in Canada due to large differences between the US and other members on issues of Ukraine and climate change. Instead, leaders may issue separate statements.

The men's volleyball team of Ukraine is performing in the League of Nations for the first time and immediately defeated the bronze medalists of the 2024 Olympics - the US team with a score of 3:0. There are three more matches ahead in the first week of the tournament.

The White House announced preparations for bilateral meetings between Trump and foreign leaders at the G7 summit in Canada. Zelensky is expected to be present.

Draft law No. 13356 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, allowing the National Bank to include virtual assets in the gold and foreign exchange reserves of Ukraine. This will contribute to integration into global financial innovations.

At the UN summit, Macron called for action to save the seas and ratify the High Seas Treaty. He stressed the importance of a moratorium on deep-sea mining.

TikTok has introduced TikTok for Artists with tools for promotion, analytics and audience interaction. The platform is already available in more than 25 countries, including the USA and the EU.

Russia declares its readiness to escalate hostilities, ignoring calls for peace. Sybiha emphasizes that this is a contempt for all countries that strive for a peaceful settlement.

Carlo Ancelotti is leaving his post as head coach of Real to lead the Brazilian national team. Xabi Alonso will arrive in June and prepare the team for the Club World Cup.

In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.

In 2024, the world lost a record area of tropical forests, especially in Brazil, due to massive fires caused by climate change. Bolivia was also severely affected, and Canada and Russia recorded record forest fires.

In the first quarter of 2025, global car sales increased by 3. 1%, reaching 20.97 million. China leads with 5.98 million cars sold, increasing the figure by 4.5%.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of defender Dean Heysen. Bournemouth are ready to sell Zabarny for €59.5 million, with Newcastle and Manchester City interested.

Lula da Silva assured that he would contribute to the success of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on May 15. Putin thanked Brazil and China for their contribution to the settlement of the conflict.

In the final of the Ukrainian Cup, Shakhtar defeated Dynamo in a penalty shootout. This trophy became the 15th for the "miners" in history, increasing their lead over Dynamo.