President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz held a telephone conversation. The leaders discussed accelerating the end of the war, preparing for an online meeting of national security advisors, and defense support for Ukraine, including financing air defense systems.
A new Gallup poll showed that Pope Leo XIV has the highest approval rating among Americans (+46). Volodymyr Zelenskyy received +18, while Elon Musk has a deeply negative rating of -28.
Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin work on a new US census that would exclude undocumented immigrants. This proposal is a departure from long-standing practice, as historically all residents have been counted regardless of immigration status.
Swiss politicians are considering canceling the order for F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp after the US introduced 39% tariffs. The deal, worth up to $9.1 billion, became controversial due to "misunderstandings" regarding the price and the tariff shock.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, sharing the Ukrainian vision of the conversation with President Trump. The leaders agreed that work at the level of advisors and leaders should be effective.
Putin's aide called the US proposal, brought to Moscow by Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff, "quite acceptable. " Media speculate that the US proposed a truce in Ukraine to Russia (but not yet peace), effective "recognition" of Russia's territorial gains with discussions prolonged for decades to come, as well as the lifting of sanctions.
Ukraine's dollar bonds continued to rise after the confirmation of a meeting between Russian and US leaders. This fueled speculation about a possible truce between Moscow and Kyiv.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed with Putin proposals for a truce in Ukraine, recognition of Russia's territorial gains, sanctions lifting, and energy cooperation. Kremlin's refusal would mean losing hope for a compromise agreement.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding peace efforts. The parameters for ending the war will determine security conditions for Europe, so Europe must be a participant in relevant processes.
A KMIS poll showed that 76% of Ukrainians are categorically against the Russian "peace plan," which includes renouncing NATO and recognizing the occupation. Only 17% are willing to agree to the Kremlin's terms.
The US-sanctioned tanker Contract II, currently at a scrapyard in India, is being sold under unusual payment terms and with the seller's identity concealed. This indicates increasing pressure on "dark fleet" vessels amid tightening sanctions.
The US federal judiciary's document management system suffered a large-scale hacker attack. The attackers gained access to top-secret data, including information about witnesses and arrest warrants.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk predicts a possible trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, and Russia in the summer or early autumn. This meeting could resolve urgent issues that require personal agreement between the heads of state.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine and Moldova have exposed a fraudulent scheme to seize citizens' money under the guise of ordering cars from the USA. The organizer, a 36-year-old Ukrainian, was detained in Moldova on suspicion of fraud amounting to over 2 million hryvnias.
Actor Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, has become an ICE agent to support mass deportations of migrants. His decision coincides with the tightening of immigration control in the US.
The US is doubling tariffs on Indian goods as punishment for purchases of Russian oil. This creates a dilemma for India, which has long-standing relations with Moscow.
Gold prices are rising amid hopes for a Fed interest rate cut and Trump's statements about new tariffs. Spot gold and gold futures are showing growth in Asian trading.
Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Donald Trump with a glass statue with 24-karat gold, entirely made in the USA. This gesture became a symbol of cooperation and a response to Trump's pressure to move production to America.
The US Air Force Test Center plans to acquire 33 target vehicles, including two Tesla Cybertrucks. This is necessary to prepare units for operations by simulating scenarios as close as possible to real-life situations.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
A new international study has found that eating french fries three times a week increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%. The problem lies in the cooking method, not in the potato itself.
Donald Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported computer chips if companies do not produce them in the US. This move could raise prices for electronics and cars, but would stimulate investment in American manufacturing.
New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.
Oil prices rose 1% after US inventories fell and exports increased. Macroeconomic uncertainty due to US tariffs on Indian goods limits growth.
US President Donald Trump does not object to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to launch a new military operation to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. Israel's security cabinet will approve a "war expansion plan," Trump will allow the Israeli government to make its own decisions.
Russia uses information campaigns to divide the Trump administration, portraying Witkoff as rational and Trump as irrational. The goal is to undermine US efforts to end the war and achieve unilateral concessions.
A serviceman has been detained in the US for attempting to transfer confidential information about the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russia. 22-year-old Taylor Adam Lee had access to "top secret" level information.
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the US, bringing its total investment to $600 billion over four years. This is Apple's largest investment in America and globally, aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the United States.
US President Donald Trump announced that a decision on additional tariffs on Chinese goods is close to being made. This is related to Beijing's trade with Russia, but the exact date of the restrictions' introduction is unknown.
US President Donald Trump stated that the imposition of sanctions against India is only the first step. A significant expansion of the list of secondary restrictions is expected.
