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During a hearing in Congress, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that he considers Vladimir Putin a war criminal. He also noted the need for negotiations with both sides.

According to Yermak, the end of the war will show that something went wrong after World War II. Peace talks are possible after a 30-day ceasefire.

Donald Trump said that the US is approaching the moment when it will be necessary to make certain decisions regarding the war in Ukraine. He commented on Vice President Vance's statements about the inflated demands of the Russian Federation.

Tomorrow, the Rada plans to ratify an agreement with the United States on the creation of an investment fund. The funds will be used for investments and the restoration of Ukraine, and the profits will be reinvested for 10 years.

Andriy Yermak called the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump wonderful, where the leaders openly discussed important issues. He added that Ukraine was preparing for this meeting in the Vatican.

Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada will meet to ratify the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on minerals. The agreement envisages the creation of a joint fund for investments in the mining industry.

Andriy Yermak emphasized that a 30-day truce is necessary to start negotiations, but the reality of this depends on Russia.

US President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation marking the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender. He stressed the importance of protecting freedom and expressed his commitment to ending wars.

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The European Commission stated that without China's support, Russia would not be able to wage war against Ukraine on such a scale. The EU-China summit, scheduled for July, is an opportunity to develop relations with Beijing.

The Committee on Economic Policy has approved the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on mineral resources. Ratification of the agreement, which envisages the creation of a joint investment fund, will take place tomorrow.

The Strichka coordination platform has launched a campaign to collect signatures for a petition to the European Parliament on the accelerated accession of Ukraine to the EU. This is necessary to strengthen European security.

JD Vance stated that Russia is making excessive demands to end the war. The US wants Ukraine and Russia to agree to negotiations.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to increase the country's annual defense budget to over 60 billion euros, starting in 2025. In 2024, Germany's regular defense budget amounted to 52 billion euros.

The new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive starts at $44,990. It has a single motor, accelerates to 96.5 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and has a range of 574.5 km.

Friedrich Merz announced a visit to Ukraine and stressed the need for coordination of support between Berlin and Paris. He also emphasized the key role of the United States in ending the war.

Oil prices rose, supported by positive sentiment regarding trade negotiations between the US and China. Signs of a decline in US shale oil production also had an impact.

Poroshenko and his faction refuse to support the agreement on mineral resources with the United States. Oleshchuk stressed that this is a gift to Putin and a signal of division in Ukraine.

The US is stepping up intelligence gathering on Greenland to gain more information about the independence movement and resource extraction. Trump does not rule out seizing the island by force.

South Korea has recorded the highest number of measles cases in the past six years, mainly due to unvaccinated travelers from Vietnam. The risk of rapid outbreaks remains low due to vaccination.

World leaders call on India and Pakistan for peace after missile strikes and downed aircraft. The US, NATO, the UN and China have expressed concern about the escalation.

Bitcoin surged to $97,000 due to Indian airstrikes in Pakistan but then fell to $96,500. Traders expect volatility due to regional tensions.

Sales of Temu and Shein fell by 17% and 23% respectively. Amid Trump's customs tariffs, e-commerce giants have shifted the costs to American consumers.

Donald Trump intends to officially change the name of the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf during a visit to Saudi Arabia. Previously, Iran threatened to sue Google for designating this body of water.

Almost half of Ukrainians have a positive assessment of the Minerals Agreement between Ukraine and the United States. About 22% have negative expectations, and 19% believe that it will not have any impact.

Xi Jinping and Putin will discuss a gas pipeline project that has been stalled for years due to disagreements. China may break the deadlock by allowing a higher selling price.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the night shelling of Kyiv and other cities, emphasizing that this makes Russia's participation in the events for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism unacceptable. He called for increased pressure on Moscow.

EU foreign ministers will meet in Warsaw to discuss relations with the US and support for Ukraine. They will also discuss cooperation with Great Britain on defense issues.

SpaceX has received approval from U. S. regulators to increase the number of Starship launches from Texas. The company plans to expand the rocket's development for a flight to Mars.

The spot price of gold fell by 1. 3% amid signs of trade negotiations between the US and China. Investors await the decision of the US Federal Reserve System on policy.