December 30, 09:46 AM • 32049 views
07:50 PM • 2138 viewsThe finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
The President of Ukraine announced the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe summit, where he invited the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They discussed increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine.
The journalists' investigation says that NABU detectives Niedov and Shmitko hid luxury real estate, transferred millions abroad and helped evaders avoid mobilization. NAPC was called to start an inspection.
Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.
TikTok Shop, a ByteDance division, has announced staffing and organizational changes in the US. The company strives to create a more efficient operating model, despite political and market risks.
Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure if negotiations between the US and Tehran fail. The IDF is conducting exercises in preparation for a possible strike.
In the first three months of 2024, Ukraine imported 20,100 electric vehicles worth $355. 5 million. The most new electric cars were delivered from China, and used ones from the USA.
Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.
A Minuteam III missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. It flew more than 6,700 kilometers over the Pacific Ocean to a test site in the Marshall Islands.
Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.
According to the WSJ, Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want peace because he thinks he is winning. Trump also proposed holding negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the Vatican.
Two employees of the Israeli embassy were shot dead in Washington as they were leaving a museum. The detained suspect shouted slogans in support of Palestine.
Russia rejects US ceasefire proposals, adhering to a tactic of gradual battlefield successes. The Kremlin continues to confuse the processes of ceasefire and peaceful settlement.
Poland wants to purchase 788 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for Patriot systems. The maximum order value can reach 5.8 billion dollars.
Lindsey Graham warned China of possible consequences for supporting Russia. He stressed that the majority in the US Senate believes that Putin is avoiding negotiations.
The US has officially received a Boeing 747 from Qatar, which will be converted for President Trump. The US Air Force will be responsible for upgrading the aircraft.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
The city of Chicago intends to acquire the house where Pope Leo XIV was born and raised through eminent domain. This happened after the election of Cardinal Prevost as Pope.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that there are no signs of a quick end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. He expressed hope for constructive negotiations with the support of the Vatican, emphasizing the important role of Germany.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio confirmed Russia's aggression in Ukraine, but did not call Putin a war criminal. According to him, the main thing now is to end the war.
Oil prices fell after the US government released data on increased inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates. At the same time, concerns remain about a possible Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The presidents of the United States and South Africa expressed a common desire to see an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa can share its peacekeeping experience.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the need to stop the daily destruction and human casualties in Ukraine. He also noted that new sanctions could push Russia away from negotiations.
US President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Relations between the countries were strained after the freezing of aid to South Africa and the expulsion of the ambassador.
Finnish President Stubb stated that technical-level negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine may take place at the Vatican next week.
May 21 is National Strawberry and Cream Day in the United States. The article presents recipes for strawberry cheesecake in a glass, Victoria sponge cake and classic strawberries with cream.
The UK, USA, France, Germany and other NATO members have warned of increased Russian cyber activity. Organizations providing support to Ukraine and other important sectors are under attack.
Donald Trump Jr. hinted that he may try to succeed his father and run for US president. He announced this at the Qatar Economic Forum.
The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.
Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.
