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Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski meets with Keith Kellogg to discuss Ukraine. Trump's special envoy arrives in Europe to seek ways to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was hoping for a personal meeting with Trump, but instead met with US Treasury Secretary Bessant. Representatives of Ukraine and the US did not sign an agreement on rare earth metals during the talks.

Canadian singer Grimes criticized the appearance of her 4-year-old son X Æ A-12 at a press conference with Trump. The child accompanied Elon Musk during the signing of the DOGE decree in the Oval Office.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Ukraine's participation in the upcoming talks on the settlement of Russian aggression is ‘unconditional’. At the same time, Moscow considers the United States to be the main counterpart in the negotiation process.

The Financial Times reports on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter or May 9 at the initiative of Trump and Putin.

Trump expressed admiration for Ukraine's drone system during a phone call with Zelenskiy. The parties discussed peace and agreed to launch teams to end the war.

The President of Ukraine reported on an hour-long conversation with Trump about the war and the US position. Zelenskyy emphasized that negotiations are impossible without American security guarantees and European participation.

Spot gold rose 0. 5% to $2,918.70 an ounce in Asian trading, approaching a record high. The growth occurred amid a weakening dollar and new trade tariffs from Trump.

The United States imposes sanctions on 180 Russian tankers, making it difficult to export oil to Asia. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries lead to a reduction in production and an increase in surplus raw materials.

European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath said that the will of Ukraine should be central to any peace agreement. He emphasized that aggression cannot be rewarded.

Mark Rutte said that Ukraine needs a strong position in the upcoming negotiations with Russia. NATO has allocated 50 billion euros for security assistance over the past year.

Zelenskyy informed Trump that he had received a draft agreement on rare earths. The parties plan to discuss the details in Munich, where they will also meet with the US Vice President.

The EBA called on the government to remove the classification of information on mineral deposits in Ukraine. The restrictions hinder international cooperation and investment in the extractive industry.

Defense Minister Umerov announced the expansion of NATO and US support for Ukraine. During the Ramstein meeting, they discussed security assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.

Honda and Nissan have suspended negotiations on their planned merger less than two months after the announcement. The companies will continue to cooperate in the field of automotive technology, while Nissan will look for a new partner.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that peace should not be imposed on Ukraine, and the United States should be involved in resolving the conflict. He also ruled out the possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine.

Boris Pistorius called Trump's talks with Putin about Ukraine “regrettable”.

The White House offered federal employees to resign with pay until September. About 75,000 people (less than 5% of the total) accepted the offer.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagel announced the need to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported this initiative, emphasizing the importance of increasing defense production.

A U. S. federal judge has lifted a restraining order against the “deferred retirement” of government employees under Trump's plan. The decision creates uncertainty for employees, who now need to decide whether to keep their positions without security.

WHO reports the suspension of HIV and other disease treatment in 50 countries due to the suspension of USAID funding. Trump has suspended the work of the agency, which spends $40 billion annually on humanitarian aid.

Pentagon chief Pete Gegseth said that Trump's plan to end the war was not a betrayal of Ukrainian soldiers. The USA is interested in achieving peace through negotiations and will continue to support NATO.

SpaceX continues to receive multimillion-dollar contracts from the US government, despite Musk's calls to cut federal spending. Musk has proposed reporting SpaceX contracts that may be unfavorable to taxpayers.

Keith Kellogg, the U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, traveled to Europe to meet with allies.

Estonian intelligence has revealed that China is helping Russia produce military drones. About 80% of critical western components for drones are shipped through China to circumvent sanctions.

Elon Musk's company X has agreed to pay Donald Trump $10 million for an out-of-court settlement. The case concerns the blocking of the politician's account after the events of January 6, 2021.

The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with 25 YPR armored tracked vehicles to evacuate the wounded. The country has already allocated more than €10 billion in military aid, of which about €6 billion has been implemented.

US President Donald Trump said he believes Ukraine's membership in NATO is unlikely and impractical. The US will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, but will change its nature.

Two American tourists were attacked by a shark in Bimini Bay in the Bahamas. Riley Decker, 20, and Summer Layman, 24, were rescued by friends and taken to a hospital in Florida.

The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States had a telephone conversation during which they agreed to launch joint teams. A meeting between the two countries will take place in Munich in the near future.