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Nina Scheer believes that the lifting of US sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG would be in accordance with international law. This will encourage diplomatic paths to peace and an end to the war against Ukraine.

The NATO Secretary General stated that European allies are united in the opinion that Russia poses a long-term threat. He also added that for the Russian Federation "something is on the table" regarding a peace agreement with Ukraine.

Pete Hegset installed Signal on a computer in a secure room at the Pentagon. This allowed him to communicate with individuals outside the military headquarters, bypassing communication restrictions.

Prosecutors from 12 Democratic states are challenging the legality of Trump's tariff program, arguing that it undermines the authority of Congress. The White House accuses them of a "witch hunt."

The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions against Nord Stream 2 and other Russian assets in Europe. This could be part of negotiations to end the war.

Donald Trump believes that Russia is ready for a deal. Negotiations with the Ukrainian leader, according to him, turned out to be more difficult than expected.

Donald Trump did not answer whether the White House would recognize Crimea as Russian for a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. He stated that he wants an end to the war and has no favorites.

The US administration is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese goods, possibly by 50-65%. The final decision has not yet been made, but a multi-level approach is being considered.

Trump believes that Zelensky is making mistakes in negotiations with Russia. He is disappointed and wants peace, but this requires both parties.

Beijing denies allegations of a laboratory leak of the virus and calls on the United States to focus on scientific research. China insists on conducting an investigation into the origin of COVID-19 in the United States.

Bitcoin rose nearly 7% amid investor optimism. Despite the price jump, blockchain data indicates fragility beneath the surface, analysts warn.

Donald Trump will pay a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE from May 13 to 16. Before that, he will visit Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Dmitry Peskov reacted to the Financial Times article that Putin had offered to stop the war in Ukraine along the current front line, calling it a fake. He called for listening only to primary sources.

The United States continues to insist on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump is disappointed in both sides of the conflict and wants to stop the killings, as stated in the White House.

Donald Trump has officially confirmed that he will visit Pope Francis' funeral in Rome with Melania. The Pope died on April 21 at the age of 88, the funeral will last nine days.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the American flag to be lowered at the White House in honor of the late Pope Francis. Funeral arrangements will last nine days.

According to media reports, the White House is looking for a replacement for the head of the Pentagon due to accusations of disclosing details of the attack on the Houthis to close associates. The White House called this "fake news", stating that the president fully supports Pete Hegseth.

US President Donald Trump, according to sources, plans to attend Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican this week. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

Donald Trump raised a record $239 million for his inauguration, more than double the 2017 amount. This is more than Obama's and Biden's combined and attracted over 140 donors with contributions of a million dollars or more.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, intended for the Chinese airline Xiamen Airlines, returned to the United States. This happened because of import duties introduced by Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump may sign an order to reduce the activities of the State Department. It provides for the liquidation of the Bureau of African Affairs, the closure of non-essential embassies, and the dismissal of some diplomats and civil servants.

On Saturday, April 19, mass protests against the administration of President Donald Trump began in US cities. People spoke out against civil rights violations, attempts to deport immigrants, and cuts to the federal government.

The US is planning another meeting of Special Representative Witkoff with the Russians to persuade Moscow to join the framework agreement on Ukraine. The details of the agreement are being finalized, and the US will work on this with Europeans and Ukrainians in London next week.

According to The New York Times, serious discussions about further providing military aid to Ukraine are practically not being held in the administration of US President Donald Trump. Europe has also not received assurances that the US will continue a large-scale exchange of intelligence information for Ukraine.

The US updated data on the origin of COVID-19, now considering a virus leak from a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan as most likely. The White House points to the unusual biological characteristic of the virus and the illness of researchers in autumn 2019.

The USA published about 10 thousand pages of records about the murder of Robert F. Kennedy at the request of Donald Trump. Among the files are the notes of the killer Sirhan Sirhan, where he wrote that the candidate "must be destroyed".

US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders discussed bilateral trade, security in the Middle East, and a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Bloomberg reports that the US may recognize Russian control over Crimea in a potential peace agreement. This proposal could freeze the front line, leaving most occupied territories to the Russian Federation, and remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership.

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni at the White House, tension arose over the issue of responsibility for the war in Ukraine. When Meloni was asked about Trump's attitude towards Zelenskyy, he himself intervened and expressed criticism of the Ukrainian president, although he did not blame him for the invasion.