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The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
US President Donald Trump stated that Kazakhstan will join the "Abraham Accords," which entails establishing diplomatic relations with Israel. This step, though symbolic, aims to give impetus to the agreements, which have been paused due to the war in Gaza.
Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.
Russia's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said the war in Ukraine could end within the next year. He announced this after meetings with representatives of Donald Trump's administration in the United States.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, reaching a net worth of $1. 4 billion. His move to the Al-Nassr club in Saudi Arabia secured him one of the largest contracts in football history and the highest average annual salary.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
After defeating Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk entered the top ten richest boxers of all time. His fortune is estimated at 165 million dollars.
Ukraine will participate in the FIFAe World Cup 25 eFootball World Championship in two disciplines for the first time. The national mobile Efootball team will debut on the world stage.
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, known as the "Sleeping Prince," has died at the age of 36. He had been in a coma for almost 20 years following a car accident in London in 2005.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This is the first visit of a high-ranking Iranian official to the Persian Gulf country after Israel's war with Tehran.
North American and European airlines canceled flights to the Persian Gulf after US strikes on Iran, which led to the closure of airspace and increased security concerns. This forces carriers to redirect or cancel flights, increasing costs and affecting the region's aviation hub.
Colombian forward John Duran is unhappy at Al-Nasr, as is the club with him. After scandals and a decrease in the transfer value, he may move on loan to another club.
Brent crude rose to $78 a barrel, the biggest jump since 2022. Israel has struck Iran's nuclear program, raising fears of oil supply disruptions.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said that the destruction of 41 Russian aircraft increased the risks of escalation. According to him, an attack on the Russian nuclear triad increases the level of risk for Ukraine.
Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia prepared an unusual surprise – a mobile McDonald’s near the Royal Court. This was done to accompany the visit.
Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh, beginning his first major international visit. The city streets were decorated with the flags of the United States and Saudi Arabia.
London and Paris' military plans for Ukraine have met with reluctance from other European countries. Without US support, they doubt a lasting ceasefire.
Russian media reports that a new round of Russian-American consultations may take place in Riyadh in mid-April. Exact dates are not yet known.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiation process with international partners continues. Bloomberg reported on a meeting of Ukrainian and American teams in Riyadh.
At the meeting in Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed a comprehensive ceasefire, especially regarding energy facilities and the Black Sea. Territorial concessions were not discussed.
The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.
Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the success of the meeting in Riyadh, where issues of ceasefire, navigation security and prisoner exchange were discussed. He emphasized the role of the United States in guaranteeing the implementation of agreements.
The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Russia really seeks peace, or is only trying to mislead the United States and the world. Pressure remains the only way to combat Moscow's lies.
Moscow has shown a list of objects in the Russian Federation and Ukraine that are subject to a temporary moratorium on strikes, which will last 30 days from March 18, 2025.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, announced a new launch of Shaheds by Russia. This happened despite recent negotiations on safe navigation in the Black Sea.
The President of Ukraine expects a ceasefire on energy facilities and silence at sea after statements from the United States. It should be noted that the White House has already published statements about negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy stated that the US will facilitate the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilians. The Russians raised the issue of ports and agricultural exports.
Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on measures for safe navigation, prisoner exchange, and a ban on strikes against energy facilities. The negotiations took place in Riyadh, mediated by Saudi Arabia.