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President Zelenskyy announced the expected visit of an American delegation led by Keith Kellogg. The visit, originally scheduled for early January, was postponed due to legal issues in the United States.
Mark Rutte said that a peace agreement with Russia must be sustainable and prevent further aggression. The NATO Secretary General has a secret plan for the negotiations, but does not disclose the details.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is preparing to meet with Trump to discuss the future of the war in Gaza. The Israeli government has been debating between supporters of the occupation of the Strip and those who support a ceasefire.
This year, due to his unstable condition, Kharkiv marmot soothsayer Tymko III will predict the arrival of spring from the comfort of his home. The traditional prediction will take place at the biological station in the Velykoburlutska community only in the presence of biologists.
The US imposes a 25% duty on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% duty on Chinese goods. The three countries announced countermeasures and readiness for a trade confrontation.
The Ukrainian side held several contacts with representatives of Donald Trump's team on general issues. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a personal meeting with Trump and Ukraine's participation in future negotiations.
The President of Ukraine said that NATO membership is the cheapest option for security guarantees for allies. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's 800,000-strong army would be a bonus for the Alliance.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced its intention to file a lawsuit with the WTO over the introduction of new US duties on Chinese goods. Beijing called on Washington to engage in dialogue and promised to take countermeasures to protect its interests.
Canada imposes a 25% duty on US goods worth CAD 155 billion. The restrictions will affect food, household appliances, and critical minerals.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the introduction of retaliatory duties on US goods in response to the 25% US tariff. The decision comes after Trump imposed restrictions on migration and drug trafficking.
President Zelenskyy warned of the danger of excluding Ukraine from the US-Russia war talks. He insists on a format involving the US, Ukraine, Russia and EU representatives.
Elon Musk's assistants have gained access to the US government payment system, which processes trillions of dollars in payments. This became possible after the Trump administration suspended a senior Treasury official.
The US President signed three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. US importers will pay an additional 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% on Chinese goods.
The official USAID website stopped functioning on February 1, the reasons for the failure are unknown. This is happening against the backdrop of a possible transfer of the agency to the control of the US State Department.
Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela to accept deportees and provide transportation. The agreement was reached after a meeting between the US special envoy and Maduro, despite the non-recognition of his presidency.
The United States wants Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections before the end of the year provided a ceasefire with Russia is reached, Trump's special envoy Kate Kellogg said.
Ilon Musk invested $288 million dollars in the election campaign of Trump and other Republicans. After his victory, the billionaire headed the new “Department of Government Efficiency” and increased his fortune.
Meta is in talks to re-register outside of Delaware, possibly in Texas. The company is also planning to relocate its trust and security staff from California to Texas as part of a content moderation review.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to “definitely” impose new duties on goods from the European Union. Specific details on the amount of duties and the list of goods have not yet been disclosed.
The US is preparing to reintroduce duties on steel and aluminum imports, which will affect millions of tons of metal. Analysts warn of a possible rise in domestic metal prices for local buyers.
Keith Kellogg stated that a short-term solution to Russia's war against Ukraine is needed within months, not years.
The Trump administration is preparing to end the Biden program, which has allowed 530,000 migrants to legally enter the United States. The “password” for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela is planned to be canceled.
On February 1, the world celebrates International Dessert Day, founded by American confectioner Angie Dudley. This day also marks World Hijab Day and the beginning of Interfaith Relations Week.
Elon Musk's aides appointed by Trump have restricted career employees' access to the US Office of Personnel Management databases. The systems contain personal data of 2.2 million federal employees.
A light aircraft crashed in northeastern Philadelphia, causing a series of explosions and fires. Hundreds of rescuers are working at the scene, and the state governor has promised to provide all the necessary resources to eliminate the consequences.
At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, the issue of supplying weapons to the troops was discussed. The President instructed to increase the pace of arms supplies and investments in the development of robotic systems.
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani named three key steps for the EU to avoid a trade war with the United States. According to him, Europe needs to increase purchases of American goods, raise defense spending, and deregulate its economy.
The Presidential Office is preparing for important talks with European partners and the United States. At a meeting with international experts, they discussed the need for joint solutions for a lasting peace.
In February, five films of different genres from the world's leading directors will be released on the big screens. They include the romantic drama Parthenope, the crime action film Silence, the historical drama The Brutalist, and others.
A collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter killed 67 people. Among the victims were ice skaters with their mothers and coaches, a student from Ohio, Chinese citizens, and a group of hunters.