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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has temporarily suspended the processing of green card applications for additional verification. The measure is related to Trump's decree on checking foreigners.

Peter Szijjarto made his 13th visit to Moscow since the beginning of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine. EU officials are surprised by the frequent contacts between the Hungarian minister's frequent contacts with the Kremlin.

Andriy Yermak stated that the negotiations in Saudi Arabia showed Ukraine's readiness to cooperate with Trump on the issue of ending the war. Unlike Russia, which, according to him, is simply playing games.

The withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine is the main condition for lifting EU sanctions. The US has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to end attacks at sea.

According to the WSJ, Russian intelligence services may have gained access to Signal chats discussing Trump's views. The White House called it a fake and stated that Witkoff used a secure line of communication.

The Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces and surrounded them south of the capital. The war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and the displacement of more than 12 million people.

Elon Musk integrated Grok AI into Telegram, which has 1 billion users. The bot is free for Premium accounts, but after launch it temporarily became unavailable due to a large number of requests.

European officials believe Trump will face a difficult decision regarding the war in Ukraine. Putin demands the lifting of sanctions in exchange for a ceasefire.

South Korean partners are considering financing the reconstruction of the water pipeline and treatment facilities in Brovary, worth UAH 1. 2 billion. The modernization will improve the treatment and ensure the reliability of outdated facilities.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported that the Russians made a forecast for 2026-2035 with scenarios of possible conflicts. According to these documents, the «Ukrainian issue» should be closed by 2026.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the Russian attack with 117 drones, despite ceasefire agreements. Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy and other regions were under attack.

The actor said he cannot compete with young actors in this genre because he is 63 years old. Clooney starred in the film "Ticket to Paradise" in 2022.

American Oversight is suing Trump administration officials for using Signal to discuss military plans. The chat contained confidential information.

Brokered by the US and Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire agreement has been reached. Russia will benefit significantly more than Ukraine, The Times writes.

J. D. Vance will join his wife Usha Vance in Greenland to "visit a space base" and "assess security" in the Arctic.

Oil loading in Venezuelan ports has slowed after the US imposed tariffs on trade with countries that buy oil. Chevron is reducing its fleet, leading to loading delays.

Special Envoy of the US President Richard Grenell stated that Ukraine never had its own nuclear weapons. The nuclear ammunition allegedly belonged to Russia and was its remnant, and Ukraine returned it.

Mike Waltz admitted to creating a chat in Signal, where The Atlantic editor accidentally ended up. He assured that the information was not secret, but regrets the publicity.

Putin rejects a ceasefire proposed by Trump and Zelensky. ISW analysts point to the Kremlin's vague demands.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said that Ukrainians will fight with their bare hands if the terms of the peace are unacceptable. He also added that there is a risk of Russia using nuclear weapons due to failures on the front.

The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.

Great Britain called on Russia to accept Ukraine's proposal for an immediate ceasefire. The department expressed gratitude to the United States for their efforts in the issue of peace.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with Russia are possible only on Ukraine's terms. He emphasized that territorial issues are not discussed, and the strategy is a ceasefire.

Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the success of the meeting in Riyadh, where issues of ceasefire, navigation security and prisoner exchange were discussed. He emphasized the role of the United States in guaranteeing the implementation of agreements.

The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Russia really seeks peace, or is only trying to mislead the United States and the world. Pressure remains the only way to combat Moscow's lies.

The President of Ukraine stated that the Russian Federation is distorting agreements on silence in the Black Sea and a ceasefire on energy. He emphasized the importance of releasing Ukrainian prisoners.

The Trump administration is considering Russia's request to lift sanctions. Trump also stated that negotiations between the US, Russia and Ukraine are progressing successfully.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians do not want to end the war, therefore the most difficult issues in the negotiations will be the ceasefire and territories. Ukraine is concerned about the discussion of these issues without its participation.

Zelensky said that the military activity of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea and air alerts will require new measures against Moscow. Ukraine is doing everything for diplomacy, waiting for results from Russia.