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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that easing sanctions against the Russian Federation is premature. He called on partners to prepare new sanctions until Russia stops the war.

If Congress does not raise the national debt ceiling, the US could face default as early as August or September. Lawmakers are negotiating to raise the debt limit until the last moment.

The President of France stated that sanctions will be lifted from Russia if it returns to the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. Now is not the time to lift sanctions.

The President of Ukraine stated that Russia is trying to include additional conditions in the agreement on silence at sea. He added that pressure on Russia is needed to end the war.

Press Secretary Levitt did not directly answer about the Signal firings, but stressed that Trump trusts his national security team after the leak of plans.

Four American soldiers who disappeared in Lithuania from a training ground near Pabrade have died. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones.

Elon Musk is investigating how The Atlantic journalist got into a Signal chat with senior officials. The incident has sparked heated debate in the White House and an investigation.

The Atlantic revealed details of US strikes on Yemen from a closed Signal chat of Trump's advisors. This happened after criticism from the administration regarding the leak of information.

Diplomats are increasingly skeptical about sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. European countries have faced political and logistical constraints, given the US position.

Four American soldiers went missing during training exercises in Lithuania, near the town of Pabrade. A large-scale search operation has been launched with the participation of Lithuanian and American soldiers.

The US offered Saudi Arabia to monitor compliance with the ceasefire at sea. In case of violations, the States will respond based on monitoring data.

Russia does not plan to involve the United States in the management of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the return of the station to Ukraine or the transfer of control to other countries is impossible.

At the meeting in Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed a comprehensive ceasefire, especially regarding energy facilities and the Black Sea. Territorial concessions were not discussed.

Ukraine and the United States have recorded eight attacks on energy infrastructure since March 18. The parties believe that a truce in the energy sector came on March 25.

A senior White House official hinted at the possibility of using US gold reserves to purchase more bitcoins. The initiative may become budget neutral.

Ukraine has confirmed its readiness for a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. The States supported Kyiv's position and expressed their willingness to mediate for a lasting peace.

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.