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The Trump administration is planning a large-scale military parade in Washington on June 14. The event is timed to coincide with the president's 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

Peskov announced new negotiations between Russia and the United States at the level of foreign policy departments. The meeting will take place on April 10 in Istanbul, but other details are not yet known.

The former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the creation of the headquarters in Germany, where counteroffensives were planned jointly with partners and the needs for weapons for the Ukrainian army were determined.

The UN World Food Program has warned of mass deaths due to US cuts in humanitarian aid to 14 countries. The cuts could lead to tragic consequences.

China has vowed to take countermeasures and "fight to the end" if the US imposes additional 50% tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing is ready to devalue the yuan to offset US tariff pressure.

Donald Trump has twice hinted at the possibility of introducing additional tariffs against China. The total fiscal burden on Chinese products in the US could reach 104%.

A WSJ poll revealed a split in Americans' views on aid to Ukraine. 79% of Republicans are against financial support, while 83% of Democrats are in favor.

The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.

The NATO Secretary General stated that Russia should work more actively to end the war in Ukraine. He also noted the efforts of the United States to fairly end the conflict.

Zelenskyy will not allow capitulation, but Putin hopes for Trump for a diplomatic victory. Ukraine is threatened with an ultimatum: peace on Putin's terms or loss of US support.

A Ukrainian delegation will travel to the United States to discuss a new rare earth minerals agreement. The negotiations aim to reach a mutually beneficial text of the agreement.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the army to be put on high alert. Tehran does not want direct negotiations on the nuclear program, but is ready for dialogue through the mediation of Oman.

China is stepping up its response to US tariffs by expanding the list of goods subject to tariffs and restricting mineral exports. Trump reacted to this deterioration of the situation.

Putin demonstrates dual approaches by sending negotiators to the US while simultaneously building up military might. His strategy is aimed at prolonging negotiations and advancing on the battlefield.

Thousands of Americans took to the streets of Boston, Washington and other cities to protest against the radical changes in US policy being implemented by Donald Trump. Organizers expect about 1,200 demonstrations across the country.

Russia struck Kryvyi Rih with a cluster missile, killing 18 people, including 9 children. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called it Moscow's signal to Washington.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not going to end the war against Ukraine, but is planning a new offensive in the spring. He is waiting for the normalization of relations with the White House.

European allies and Canada have called on Russia to urgently respond to the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv has already accepted. The pressure should push Russia towards de-escalation.

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that lawyers will present the main points of the Ukrainian draft agreement on mineral resources with the United States as early as next week. After that, the technical team will be ready to travel to the United States.

Exporters from China are paying almost 40% more for shipping goods to the US due to new Trump tariffs. The market is preparing for a "seismic shock" after the abolition of exemptions for small deliveries.

Russian Ambassador to the United States Kirill Dmitriev said that Ukraine is violating the "energy truce" by striking Russia. He also called for the lifting of sanctions against Russia for the success of negotiations.

Trump's customs program may confuse global supply chains, which will complicate the production of weapons and international efforts to counter China. This will hit the arms industry and relations with allies.

April 4 marks the anniversary of the founding of NATO. The Alliance provides comprehensive support to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities. The issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO remains complex.

The US is awaiting Dmitriev's report to Putin on the meeting with Witkoff regarding negotiations on Ukraine. American officials are disappointed with the slow progress of negotiations on the part of Moscow.

Trump's entourage advises him not to talk to Putin until he commits to a complete ceasefire. Trump has announced plans to speak with Putin this week.

A ceasefire is dangerous for Putin. The war has become the basis of the Russian economy and society, and the onset of peace could cause the collapse of the entire system.

Kirill Dmitriev announced meetings in Washington with members of the US administration and progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The resumption of air traffic between Russia and the US is also being discussed.

Amazon and OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok as the deadline to find a buyer in the US approaches. This comes amid concerns about the app's ties to China.

US Treasury Secretary urges trading partners not to respond to new Trump tariffs. Ukraine will face a 10% duty.

Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev received a license to visit the United States, where he met with representatives of the Trump administration.