The coffin of the late Pope Francis was delivered to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in a Ram 1500 Popemobile. The car has minimal modifications, which allowed to say goodbye to the pontiff.
China has created a list of goods from the United States that are exempt from tariffs in order to mitigate the trade war. Authorities are privately informing companies about categories of goods that will not be subject to tariffs.
Nataliya Dmitriyeva, the sister of a Kremlin negotiator, visited Ukraine in February 2025 with a U. S. passport. Her activities and the purpose of the trip remain unknown.
The Prime Minister stated that Russian attacks have led to the loss of almost 50% of gas production. To compensate for these losses, Ukraine is actively working on gas imports.
According to Donald Trump, as president he now "runs the country and the world," and is no longer just surviving, as he was during his first term. He also noted that he is now having "a lot of fun."
Oil prices rose due to US-China trade talks and a possible increase in OPEC+ supply. Brent rose to $67.08, WTI to $63.26 per barrel.
Iran announced the repulse of a large-scale cyberattack on its infrastructure. This happened after an explosion in the country's largest port and the breakdown of negotiations with the United States regarding the nuclear program.
Huawei plans to test the new Ascend 910D AI processor to replace Nvidia chips. The company is already shipping Ascend 910B/C to customers and developing CloudMatrix 384.
The "Executive Branch" club is being founded in Washington for business magnates ready to support Trump. Membership costs more than half a million dollars.
The Israeli Prime Minister calls for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure amid negotiations on a nuclear deal. He stressed the importance of preventing Tehran from developing ballistic missiles.
The White House is consulting with experts on restoring relations with North Korea. Washington is discussing negotiations in light of North Korea's nuclear successes.
Estonian President Alar Karis said he spoke with Donald Trump about Ukraine. Trump promised not to withdraw from the role of mediator and noted the proximity to a solution.
Ukraine has developed a counter-proposal to Trump's plan, which is criticized for concessions to Russia. Kyiv proposes a European security contingent and the use of frozen Russian assets.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Norway discussed cooperation in the economic and defense spheres, paying special attention to the joint production of weapons. Norway has allocated $8 billion to support Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.
Apple plans to move iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid tariffs between the US and China. The company aims to manufacture more than 60 million iPhones for the US in India.
The World Bank will allocate $70 million to Ukraine to support the energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems for "UkrHydroEnergo".
Ukraine and the EBRD have signed an agreement on the allocation of 270 million euros under state guarantees and a grant from Norway of 140 million euros. These funds will be used to import gas by Naftogaz.
Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.
Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that security guarantees include strengthening Ukraine to protect against threats. The issue of NATO remains relevant, and work on security guarantees is ongoing.
US President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him about tariffs. Trump added that deals with the US will be completed in three to four weeks.
The US has shown Ukraine and Russia the path to ending the war, but the parties must agree. Washington has assured that it will do everything possible to help.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will urge the Trump administration not to impose a peace agreement on Ukraine that would appease Putin. He will stress that this will increase the threat to Europe.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed scenarios for ending the war with General Kellogg and agreed on approaches. Strengthening defense capabilities with Britain and support for peace initiatives were also discussed.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. He expressed gratitude for the support and sanctions against the Russian Federation. The parties discussed economic partnership, an investment fund, and a free trade zone.
The spokesman of the Russian dictator said that the meeting between Putin and Trump should be productive, so preparations are underway. He added that it is impossible to resolve the conflict in Ukraine without restoring relations between the US and Russia.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Trump did not set any conditions regarding the ceasefire deadline in Ukraine, considering it inappropriate. He added that a settlement of the conflict is impossible without the restoration of relations between the US and Russia.
A government delegation of Ukraine, led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, has started work in Washington at the Spring Meetings 2025. Ukraine's needs for 2026 and attracting investment will be discussed.
The US and Europe have cancelled negotiations due to disagreements between Washington and Kyiv. Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, while the US demands discussion of territorial concessions.
Global oil prices rose by almost 1% due to sanctions against Iran and a reduction in US reserves. Brent price exceeded $68 per barrel.
