Europe
In February, Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 40%, while the electric car market grew by 26%. Tesla's market share decreased to 1.8% due to the aging model range and political scandals.
Concerns are growing in Europe about the ability to sustain a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine without US assistance. Britain is ready to provide troops, but long-term support is in doubt.
In the correspondence, US officials expressed disdain for European allies, believing that they "free-ride" on US assistance in the fight against the Houthis in Yemen, planning to shift the costs to them.
Jeffrey Goldberg witnessed a discussion of attacks on the Houthis in Yemen in a secret Signal chat. He received information about US plans two hours before they began.
Zelenskyy stressed the need for strong steps to force Russia to peace through sanctions, support for Ukraine and international coordination. Ukraine is preparing joint security steps with Europe.
Tuberculosis remains a serious challenge in Ukraine, but the situation is under control. This was stated by Yana Terleeva from the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health.
The European Commission stressed that the EU's position is clear: Ukraine decides on the terms of peace. Any negotiations about Ukraine must take place only with its participation.
Yuliia Yarmolenko, psychologist, expert in sexual education and author of the books "For Kids About Intimate Things" and "No Nonsense About First Periods".
The increase in tuberculosis cases among children in Europe indicates the ongoing transmission of the disease in the region, WHO indicates.
China is actively implementing 6G, setting technological standards. The US and Europe are in no hurry to develop 6G due to the slow deployment of 5G.
Since Trump's election, European defense ministries have felt a cooling in relations with their American counterparts. They are finding it difficult to get meetings, and the American military is changing its policies.
European countries are facing a shortage of explosives due to increased demand and depleted reserves. Expanding production is complicated by dependence on raw material imports and regulatory barriers.
The movie "Snow White" has found itself at the center of scandals due to racial issues and actors' support for various political positions. Disney has restricted media access and changed the premiere location.
Heathrow Airport has a significant power outage due to a fire at a substation. Significant disruptions are expected, passengers are advised not to travel to the airport.
The Bundesrat has approved a package of expenditures that weakens the 'debt brake' for defense and infrastructure. 500 billion euros will be allocated to a special fund, which will stimulate the economy and modernization.
The British Prime Minister discussed sending Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine to cover troops in case they are deployed. This is due to uncertainty about US support.
The President of Lithuania has stated his readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. The condition is a ceasefire and support from other European countries.
At night, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and guided aerial bombs. Shelling was recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Chernihiv regions, and there are wounded.
Putin told businessmen that the negotiations would be difficult, calling for preparation for a long war. Analysts predict that the Kremlin will continue to convince Russians of the protracted nature of the war.
Orbán's political director stated that there are more priority tasks and challenges than helping Ukraine. An advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán notes that for Hungary, "the interests of Europeans are more important."
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to finance artillery shells. He called on the EU to provide support of 5 billion euros for defense.
The Kremlin has stated that Europe is becoming a "party of war" as EU countries strengthen their defense. The EU has approved an €800 billion rearmament plan due to the threat from Russia.
Canada seeks closer cooperation with the EU in the defense industry. This comes amid increasing pressure from the US and concerns about economic coercion.
Rubio and Waltz released details of the conversation between Trump and Zelensky. They discussed Patriot, the situation in Kursk, cooperation in energy and exchange of prisoners of war.
Trump's actions are influencing international politics, raising concerns in Ukraine regarding support. Initial decisions included personnel changes and the cancellation of some of Biden's decisions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with António Costa about Ukraine's participation in the ReArm Europe initiative and accelerating integration into the EU. They also discussed unblocking negotiation clusters.
The President of Finland stated that Europe should create a negotiating team consisting of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy. He also assured Zelensky of Ukraine's support.
The European Commission has approved the White Paper Readiness 2030 and the ReArm Europe plan. This is a major step towards a safer Europe, aimed at deterring Russia and supporting Ukraine.
The President of Finland assured Zelenskyy of further support for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of putting pressure on Russia. Stubb also noted the Armed Forces of Ukraine as one of the best in Europe.
The German government plans to propose Annalena Baerbock for the post of head of the UN General Assembly. The German Foreign Minister is known for her active stance on the war in Ukraine.