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Hetmantsev's draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund may restrict the rights of depositors and increase corruption risks, which threatens the stability of the banking system and returns the country to the times of distrust in banks.

Donald Trump instructed to study the supply chains of minerals and look for ways to increase production in the USA. This could lead to a new phase of escalating relations with China.

Tesla has halted the import of Cybercab parts from China due to Trump's tariffs. This could hurt the company's plans for autonomous cars and trucks.

The Trump administration is using tariff negotiations to force trade partners to limit contacts with China. This is part of a strategy to isolate the Chinese economy.

The price of gold has risen amid fears of a global recession and trade wars. Experts predict a further increase in price to $4,000 per ounce in 2026.

The Ukrainian team of fencers consisting of Emily Conrad, Alina Dmytruk, Anna Maksymenko and Valeria Bilous-Gridzhak won the gold medal at the World Championships, defeating the Chinese team in the final. This is the first team medal since 2021.

China has banned airlines from buying Boeing aircraft due to the trade war with the United States. Shares of the American manufacturer fell by 4.6% after China imposed tariffs on American goods.

Small chains sell iPhones cheaper thanks to schemes with sole proprietorships and smuggling. This allows them to evade taxes.

Fencer Alina Dmytruk won a silver medal in the individual championship among cadets at the World Championship in Wuxi, China. In the final, she lost to Hungarian Lotti Horvat with a score of 11:15.

Oil prices rose thanks to exemptions from tariffs from Trump and the recovery of Chinese oil imports. Unstable US trade policy has created uncertainty in oil markets.

Chinese police have accused the US NSA of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure during the Winter Asian Games, targeting energy, transportation and other industries. The investigation involves American universities.

The American human rights organization Liberty Justice Center has filed a lawsuit demanding the abolition of Trump's tariffs. Five small businesses claim that the tariffs have caused them financial losses.

A criminal network engaged in the sale of exotic animals from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia was uncovered in Spain. Two people were detained in Manacor, 19 animals and veterinary passports were seized.

A Chinese man who fought for Russia said that the friendly attitude towards Russia in China influenced his decision. He surrendered after a drone attack, fleeing from them.

Wang Guangjun said that he lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. After that, he contacted a Russian recruiter about a job as a rehabilitation specialist, but ended up in the army.

A Chinese prisoner of war told how a Ukrainian commander saved him from Russian shelling and chemical weapons. He was impressed by the humanity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, China called for joint resistance to US pressure and 45 bilateral agreements were signed. The agreements cover areas from trade to artificial intelligence.

Prisoner of war Wang Guangjun stated that he wanted to work as a medic in the Russian army, but was forced to fight. He also said that the Chinese government warned against traveling to Ukraine.

Captured Chinese citizens hope for help from Beijing in the exchange between Ukraine and Russia. They claim they had no ties to the Chinese government and were recruited through advertising.

Prisoner of war Wang Guangjun stated that Russia is not as strong as it seems. He urged the Chinese not to participate in the war on the side of the Russian Federation, as it is dangerous.

China's exports rose 12. 4% in March due to US tariffs, imports fell 4.3%. The trade war affects markets and shipyards, and China is seeking support in Asia.

Ukraine has invited EU leaders to Kyiv on May 9 to counter Putin's victory parade in Moscow. Zelenskyy is ready to receive the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" for security guarantees.

Oil prices rose after the US lifted tariffs and China increased imports. Concerns about a trade war are limiting growth, with Goldman Sachs cutting its oil price forecasts.

The Trump administration has excluded smartphones and computers from the list of goods subject to import tariffs. Global stock markets have reacted to this with a recovery.

Investment company Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce due to demand from banks and recession risks. Spot prices reached $3,245.42 per ounce.

Xi Jinping dismissed General He Weidong as part of the fight against corruption in the People's Liberation Army of China. This is the first time in 60 years that an official of such high rank has been dismissed.

Ukrainian Oleksiy Sereda won a bronze medal at the stage of the World Cup in diving in Windsor, Canada. He was 0.05 points ahead of Australian Cassiel Rousseau.

The British government has taken control of British Steel after talks with China's Jingye Group collapsed. This will avoid the closure of blast furnaces and preserve steel production.

Donald Trump stated that the exclusion of electronics from duties is a temporary phenomenon. The United States plans further investigations into the supply chain of technology.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has called on the US to lift tariffs. Washington has partially exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from large customs duties.