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Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term by introducing tariffs and declaring his desire for peace in Ukraine. The next 100 days will be focused on trade agreements.
Daniel Dubois pushed Oleksandr Usyk at the battle of glances in London. Usyk reacted to the provocation with laughter, and security intervened to separate the boxers.
The American military has carried out over 800 strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, eliminating hundreds of militants and leaders. The Houthis claim dozens have died as a result of U.S. attacks.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to pay off Syria's debt to the World Bank, paving the way for funding to rebuild the economy. US sanctions remain an obstacle to full support.
The US plans to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth more than $100 billion during Trump's visit. Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp may be key suppliers.
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will have a rematch on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London. Usyk defeated Dubois by knockout in August 2023 and retained his titles.
Ukraine supported the Trump team's ceasefire initiative during meetings in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy stated that Russia refused to comply with these conditions.
Donald Trump will pay a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE from May 13 to 16. Before that, he will visit Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.
The Ukrainian negotiating team officially did not agree to discuss territorial integrity, including Crimea. An advisor to the Office of the President stated that the Constitution of Ukraine contains direct prohibitions on such discussions.
Elon Musk wants to have many children to prepare humanity for a possible apocalypse and colonisation of Mars. He already has at least 14 children with different women.
Oleksandr Usyk will meet Daniel Dubois in a rematch on July 12 at Wembley Stadium in London. The title of absolute world champion in super heavyweight will be at stake.
The US Minister of Energy stated that during Trump's time, oil prices will be lower than under the previous administration. According to Chris Wright, if obstacles to investment and infrastructure construction are reduced, the cost of energy supply can be reduced.
The Yemeni government is mobilizing 80,000 troops to attack the strategic city of Hodeida and advance to the capital Sanaa. This is the largest military campaign since 2014.
France plans to recognize the Palestinian state in June at a conference with Saudi Arabia. Macron hopes that SA will recognize Israel in response to this move.
US President Donald Trump has signed a decree to review the export of military equipment. This should stimulate job creation and support the income of defense companies.
In 2024, 1,518 executions were recorded worldwide, which is the highest since 2015, with most of them occurring in the Middle East. The leaders in the number of executions are Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Poor countries fear that wealthy nations will not support a shipping decarbonization agreement that includes funding for climate action. China, Brazil and Saudi Arabia oppose the tax.
Zelenskyy will not allow capitulation, but Putin hopes for Trump for a diplomatic victory. Ukraine is threatened with an ultimatum: peace on Putin's terms or loss of US support.
European allies and Canada have called on Russia to urgently respond to the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv has already accepted. The pressure should push Russia towards de-escalation.
Iran withdraws military personnel from Yemen due to increased US airstrikes on Houthis to avoid direct confrontation. Tehran is focusing on threats from the US rather than supporting regional intermediaries.
Putin's spokesman Peskov announced a moratorium by the Russian Federation on strikes against Ukraine's energy sector, accusing Ukraine of attacks on Russian energy facilities. He also announced a possible visit to the United States by Kirill Dmitriev.
White House Press Secretary announced that Donald Trump will make his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia. Details of the visit will be announced later.
Donald Trump is planning his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia in mid-May. The talks will focus on investment, relations with the Gulf States and the conflict in the Middle East.
According to a representative of the Russian Federation, the parties are discussing not only metals, but also other projects. Cooperation issues will be discussed in April in Saudi Arabia.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council made a statement after the words of the US Vice President regarding the "ceasefire", emphasizing that reality will not be denied.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.
The Kremlin said that Russia reserves the right not to comply with the moratorium on shelling energy facilities if Ukraine violates it. Since March 18, the Russian Federation has shelled at least 8 objects.
The Verkhovna Rada canceled the report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha on the negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Instead, they offered a representative of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that an agreement with the United States on the cessation of attacks on energy facilities has been in effect since March 25. At the same time, Russia violated the agreement by shelling Kherson.
After the summit in Paris, Macron intends to inform Trump about European support for Ukraine and demand commitments from Russia on a ceasefire. The possibility of deploying European troops is being discussed.