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US President Donald Trump has signed a document to end his participation in the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA. He also issued a directive to increase pressure on Iran and stated that the United States disproportionately funds the UN.

President Zelenskyy said that he declined the invitation to Trump's inauguration because he could not meet in person. Trump invited the Ukrainian leader “in general terms.

Mikheil Kavelashvili announced a possible reset of relations with the United States after Trump's victory. Earlier, the United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia and imposed sanctions against the Georgian Dream.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the organization of a personal meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.

Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said that the issue of holding elections by the end of 2025 has not been discussed. Ukraine is ready to explain why elections are impossible during the war.

The investigation revealed that one-third of Russia's “shadow fleet” consists of tankers sold by US and EU companies after the war began. The sale brought billions of euros to the former owners.

Ukraine is ready for joint mining with partners who help in the war. Trump wants to exchange US aid for rare earth metals from Ukraine.

Ukraine maintains communication with the Trump team on possible terms of cooperation. The exchange of rare earth metals for US aid is being discussed.

Egg prices in the United States have risen 7-fold in two years due to bird flu, which has killed 104 million laying hens. The largest grocery chains impose restrictions on the purchase of eggs due to the shortage.

DeepSeek has been verified by the App Store and Google Play, but its security is still being analyzed. According to Borniakov, the app has been verified by marketplaces and is unlikely to contain spyware.

El Salvador's president has offered the United States to house its criminals in the Cecot mega-prison for a fee. The proposal includes the detention of both American citizens and illegal migrants from other countries.

Ukraine's ambassador to the United States said it was impossible to hold elections during the war because of limited access for citizens. At the same time, Kyiv is ready to discuss this issue with the Trump team.

Lung cancer among people who have never smoked has become the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the world. Researchers attribute the rise to air pollution, which caused 200,000 cases of adenocarcinoma in 2022.

The Ministry of Health has updated the procedure for screening for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colorectal cancer. New standards for diagnosis and monitoring of high-risk patients will be introduced starting in 2025.

Rafael Grossi announced talks with the Trump team in Washington and other places to discuss global issues. The IAEA chief will also visit Moscow this week to maintain channels of communication.

The US imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing responded with restrictions on American goods. Canada and Mexico received a 30-day deferral, and exchanges reacted with a sharp drop in shares of Asian companies.

Elon Musk became a special civil servant under President Trump without a salary. He received security clearance and will work no more than 130 days a year.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is not negotiating to admit Canada as a state. The US agreed to suspend customs restrictions for Canada and Mexico for 30 days.

The Ukrainian embassy in the United States is working to organize meetings between the Zelenskiy and Trump teams. Markarova confirms contacts with Secretary of State Rubio and National Security Advisor Volz.

U. S. intelligence has revealed that Iran is studying the possibility of rapidly developing primitive nuclear weapons. The country has enough fuel for 4-5 bombs, but has not yet decided to produce them.

The United States agrees to a 30-day pause in customs threats against Mexico and Canada following their border security moves. Canada appoints a “fentanyl czar” and adds Mexican cartels to the list of terrorist groups.

The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to conduct clinical trials on transplanting organs from genetically modified pigs. The first trials will begin with six patients with kidney failure in mid-2024.

Marco Rubio is appointed acting administrator of USAID. The U.S. State Department announces a review of the agency's activities due to inconsistency with national interests.

Ukraine has the largest reserves of lithium and titanium in Europe, as well as other valuable deposits. Russia has already occupied 33% of rare earth mineral deposits, and the United States is interested in gaining access to Ukrainian resources.

EU leaders support Denmark's territorial integrity and oppose US plans for Greenland. NATO proposes to increase its military presence in the Arctic region with the participation of its northern allies.

Three federal labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over DOGE's access to confidential Treasury Department data. They claim that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent allowed Musk's team to access government payment systems without proper procedures.

The US President signed a decree to create a state investment fund within 12 months. The fund can be used to acquire TikTok and other national projects.

U. S. District Judge Lauren Alikhan has extended a temporary injunction against a federal funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration. The judge believes the plan may violate Congress' constitutional authority.

The German Chancellor opposed Trump's proposal to provide aid to Ukraine in exchange for rare earth metals. According to Scholz, Ukraine needs the resources to rebuild itself after the war.

China imposes new tariffs on imports of US goods in response to US restrictions. Starting on Monday, duties of 15% on coal and gas, 10% on oil, cars and agricultural machinery will be imposed.