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Ukraine has taken steps towards a 30-day ceasefire. The US is waiting for concrete steps from Russia, otherwise there will be sanctions. Trump hinted at additional sanctions against Russia.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that consultations on the ratification of the agreement with the USA on subsoil will begin in the Verkhovna Rada. After ratification, the agreement will enter into force.

Peskov said that Putin is allegedly open to negotiations on peace in Ukraine and confirmed his readiness for direct negotiations without preconditions. However, according to him, "the settlement process is complex".

In the Lviv region, a businessman was detained for organizing the illegal border crossing for draft evaders. For $9,000, he promised a transfer through the forests of Transcarpathia to the European Union.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the preparation for signing an agreement with the United States regarding minerals. The agreement will contribute to the development and restoration of Ukraine through investments.

Refat Chubarov stated that the main efforts of the Mejlis are aimed at protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine and the speedy liberation of Crimea. Also, the Mejlis controls the preservation of the language and culture of the Crimean Tatars.

Rome will host talks between Iran and European countries on a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 agreement. Iran is ready for dialogue, despite criticism of its previous policies.

Gas consumption in the EU has fallen by 20% since 2021, which has allowed to reduce gas imports, and the bloc will be able to meet demand without additional infrastructure or imports.

North Korea conducted a test launch of a supersonic cruise missile from the new destroyer "Choe Hyun". Kim Jong-un emphasized the importance of creating an aggressive defense system.

China is ready to cooperate with the international community to reach a consensus on a political settlement of the war in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry assured that it seeks to promote the peaceful settlement of all disputes.

National Security Advisor Waltz stated that the US can no longer subsidize European security due to the large debt. Aid to Ukraine should be provided under the leadership of Europe.

The escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan is now more beneficial for Ukraine than in 2022, when dependence on the United States was greater. The expert believes that this may lead to a fall in oil prices, which will hit Russia.

Overnight, Russia launched over 100 drones. In Kharkiv, over 45 were injured, and in Dnipro, 1 person was killed. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia and the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine.

The American and Ukrainian delegations agreed on a list of 22 actions that could form the basis for agreements on the settlement of the war. Ukraine is ready to work on the points, it is Russia's turn.

China has created a list of goods from the United States that are exempt from tariffs in order to mitigate the trade war. Authorities are privately informing companies about categories of goods that will not be subject to tariffs.

Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over Amazon's plans to show customs value. The company denied plans for the main site.

Trump stated that he does not want to disclose details of military aid to Ukraine in the absence of a peace agreement, so as not to harm the negotiation process. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions.

The US has approved the sale of 400 AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Poland for $1. 33 billion. This should support political and economic stability in Europe.

Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.

China plans to lift sanctions on five members of the European Parliament who have criticised human rights abuses. This could open the way for trade talks between the two sides.

President Trump spoke in Michigan, calling the first 100 days of his second term a "revolution of common sense. " He emphasized strengthening borders, economic deals, and low taxes.

The US Immigration Service has detained two Ukrainian citizens on suspicion of illegal voting in the 2024 presidential election. The arrest took place in cooperation with the US Department of Government Efficiency.

The US State Department warned that it would abandon diplomatic efforts if the parties did not offer concrete steps towards peace. Earlier, Trump had stated about the possibility of withdrawing from negotiations.

US President Donald Trump has stated that he would like to become the new Pope. At the same time, he noted that he has no specific wishes regarding the candidacy of the new Pontiff.

The head of the Presidential Office thanked US Special Representative Keith Kellogg for supporting Ukraine's position on a complete ceasefire. He stressed the importance of ending the shelling to end the war.

A former employee of politician Maximilian Krah is accused of spying for the Chinese secret service. He is suspected of passing on confidential documents collected about AfD politicians.

A disputed Arctic land plot in Svalbard may be sold to environmentalists for €300 million. The Norwegian government must approve the sale due to national security concerns.

Kit Kellogg stated that Trump wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kovalenko emphasized the need to put pressure on Putin, as Ukraine has long agreed to a truce.

Demand for electricity from AI may overload US power grids, increase gas prices and create problems for LNG plants. At the same time, insufficiently updated infrastructure contributes to outages and price volatility in the United States.

The White House has criticized Amazon for displaying Trump's tariffs in price tags. This has caused a conflict with the Trump administration, which considers it a hostile act.