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The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland had a conversation about the current situation and future actions. Zelenskyy said that their common goal remains clear: to protect Ukraine and the whole of Europe from Russian aggression,

41% of Americans consider Donald Trump to be a ‘dictator’, while only 22% consider Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be a ‘dictator’. 71% of US citizens surveyed called Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, according to a YouGov survey.

Modern research confirms a direct link between alcohol consumption and the occurrence of 7 types of cancer. In Ukraine, 72% of the population consumes alcohol, which significantly increases the risk of the disease.

The President of Poland had a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about US support. Duda emphasized that peace in Ukraine is possible only with American support.

The Belarusian dictator was cautious about the results of the Russian-American talks in Saudi Arabia. He suggested that the United States might try to put Russia at odds with China.

Ukrainian and American representatives try to reach a compromise on the minerals deal. Kyiv rejected the initial US offer of 50% of the revenue and proposed alternative terms.

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to create a tissue transplantation system in line with European standards. The decision will allow hospitals to create hospital tissue banks to save the lives of military and civilians.

Belgium has postponed the delivery of the first of 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until the end of the year due to delays in the delivery of F-35s from the United States. Deliveries will be made gradually over 3-4 years.

The OP adviser said that it is necessary to resume the US military aid programs. According to him, only the programs approved during Biden's term are currently in place, and there are no new ones yet.

The Presidential Administration continues to work on the agreement on rare earth minerals with the United States. Ukraine insists on a fair distribution of profits and security guarantees under the agreement.

US natural gas futures hit their highest level in two years due to harsh winter conditions. The freezing of gas wells and record LNG exports led to a 29% increase in prices over the week.

Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, spoke about the development of a “friendship” with Putin. The statement was made after a secret trip to Moscow to release American citizen Mark Fogel.

Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee, denies that the supply of American weapons to Ukraine has been halted. At the same time, other MPs claim that arms sales have been suspended.

Ukraine ranked third in the world in terms of vegetable consumption per capita at 653 kg per year. For the first time in 7 years, the global vegetable market declined by 0.6%, but experts predict growth by 2030.

British doctors have successfully performed gene therapy on four children with Leber's congenital amaurosis. After a 60-minute operation, the children were able to see objects, recognize their parents' faces, and even read.

The United States is undecided on whether to support the UN resolution on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Canadian national ice hockey team defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime of the final match in Boston. Connor McDavid scored the decisive goal, giving the Maple Leafs the title of the first winner of the tournament.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China supports the "recent consensus" between the US and Russia on ending the war in Ukraine. China is ready to play a "constructive role" in peace negotiations.

Republican senators introduced a bill to terminate the US membership in the UN and its funding. The initiators criticize the UN as a platform for attacks on the United States.

The Kremlin has instructed propagandists to promote the narrative of “victory” until the third anniversary of the invasion. Russian special services have been tasked with discrediting Ukraine and its partners through new information attacks.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the leader of France after meeting with the U. S. Special Representative. The parties discussed security guarantees and ways to achieve a just peace.

A federal judge says the Trump administration continues to withhold foreign aid in defiance of a court order. USAID and the State Department are not resuming payments under $60 billion worth of programs.

China avoids active participation in the settlement of the war in Ukraine, focusing on economic interests. Beijing does not want to risk its relations with Russia and wants to avoid a trade war with the United States.

Representatives of the USA and Russia are meeting informally in Switzerland to discuss the war in Ukraine. The meetings are taking place with the participation of individuals with diplomatic experience, although their official status remains unclear.

U. S. Secretary of State Rubio said that Trump's meeting with putin depends on progress in ending the war in Ukraine. The United States is consulting with partners and wants to understand russia's real intentions for peace.

Donald Trump reiterated the topic of Canada joining the United States as the 51st state, commenting on the incident with the whistling of the American anthem. He also called Justin Trudeau “Governor” and praised his work.

Trump invited Japan to join a project to produce and export LNG from Alaska. The initiative is aimed at diversifying Japan's energy supply and improving the trade balance between the two countries.

At the G20 summit, China supported Trump's proposal to negotiate with the aggressor over the war in Ukraine without Kyiv's participation. US allies opposed this format and consolidated around Zelenskyy.

Kesh Patel was confirmed as FBI Director by a narrow 51-49 margin in the Senate. The appointment comes amidst a sweeping change in the bureau since Trump's return to the White House.

The Trump administration handed Ukraine an “improved” version of the minerals agreement after Zelenskyy rejected the first proposal. The previous version provided for the transfer of 50% of Ukraine's future mineral resources to the United States.