Trump will introduce 25% tariffs on car imports, which will hit European manufacturers. Porsche and Mercedes may lose billions of euros in profits due to the new US duties.
SWIFT will not be able to connect Russian banks until the EU changes sanctions legislation.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 25% duty on all imported cars to the US from April 2. The decision caused concern in the EU, which is assessing the consequences.
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.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations with Russia are possible only on Ukraine's terms. He emphasized that territorial issues are not discussed, and the strategy is a ceasefire.
The President of Ukraine expects a ceasefire on energy facilities and silence at sea after statements from the United States. It should be noted that the White House has already published statements about negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.
Donald Trump supported Mike Waltz after the incident with the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic getting into a closed chat where military plans were discussed. Trump said the situation did not affect the military operation.
A meeting between Ukrainian and American teams regarding a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow is underway in Riyadh. A positive statement is expected in the near future, but the signing of documents is not planned.
US President Donald Trump has introduced a 25% duty on imports of Venezuelan oil, which may affect China and India. Caracas called it an act of aggression, but the US is ready for negotiations.
A meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations is planned in Saudi Arabia following Russian-American negotiations on a ceasefire. A positive statement is expected in the near future.
A group of US senators is pushing for the transfer of more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. They are also calling on the Trump administration to encourage allies to take this step.
Russia seeks to delay negotiations in order to occupy more Ukrainian territories. The Kremlin hopes that the West will force Kyiv to give Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to Russia.
Romania and Bulgaria fear that a deal between the US and Russia could restore Moscow's influence in the Black Sea. The talks concern the safety of navigation and exports.
Another round of negotiations between the US and Ukrainian teams regarding the cessation of attacks on energy facilities is expected. They will also discuss stopping attacks in the Black Sea.
US Special Representative Witcoff expressed hope for progress in negotiations to end the war. He believes in Putin's desire for peace and expects a truce in the Black Sea.
Former US Attorney Jessica Aber found dead in Virginia. The cause of death has not yet been announced, and police are investigating.
J. D. Vance sold a house in Alexandria for $1.87 million, making a profit of $228,025. He also owns a house in Washington, D.C. that he rents out.
Keith Kellogg stated that Zelenskyy began to "play to the public" during a meeting with Trump at the White House, which was a mistake. Zelenskyy initiated the phone call between them.
An earthquake of magnitude 5 was recorded in Iran near Isfahan, where a key nuclear facility is located. Rescuers are assessing the situation, and the US and Israel are preparing for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Since Trump's election, European defense ministries have felt a cooling in relations with their American counterparts. They are finding it difficult to get meetings, and the American military is changing its policies.
According to the NYT, the Pentagon planned to inform Elon Musk about plans for a war with China. Trump and the Pentagon leadership denied this information, calling it fake.
The Kremlin is trying to interest the US in economic cooperation in order to obtain favorable concessions in ending the war in Ukraine. Russia is proposing the development of rare earth mineral deposits.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has sued the Trump administration over attempts to strip the organization of funding. The network may lay off staff if funding is not restored.
The Trump administration halted funding for an initiative that documented Russian war crimes, including a database on the deportation of Ukrainian children. The White House has prohibited the transfer of evidence to prosecutors.
Friedrich Merz spoke before the vote in the German parliament on plans to unlock funds for defense. He emphasized protection against attacks and called on Europe to increase its military potential.
Trump's actions regarding USAID encouraged Orbán, Fico and Vučić to increase pressure on non-governmental organizations and media in their countries. The governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have stepped up their efforts.
The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.
Pyongyang condemned the US military actions in Yemen, calling them a violation of international law and an encroachment on sovereignty. American strikes on Houthi targets have raised concerns over reports of civilian casualties.
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza targeting Hamas facilities. More than 230 people have died, including women and children, making these bombings the most powerful since January.
