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The White House held a historic summit on cryptocurrencies, announcing the creation of a strategic reserve of bitcoins from confiscated assets. After the summit, the price of Bitcoin fell by 4%, and over the week - by 8%.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied information about plans by the USA to revoke the status of 240 thousand Ukrainian refugees. The White House also called this information fake, stating that there is no such decision.
The President of the United States has signed an order to create a reserve of bitcoins from confiscated cryptocurrency. The bitcoins will be stored as "digital gold" in the country's financial reserves.
The White House spokesperson called the Reuters information about the possible cancellation of legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians a fake. According to her, no decision on this matter has been made yet.
The signing of an agreement between the USA and Ukraine regarding rights to income from minerals is expected soon. This is set to be the first step in negotiations between Ukraine, the USA, and the Russian Federation regarding the cessation of the war.
The White House spokesperson confirmed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine regarding a deal on minerals. The US National Security Advisor is actively working on this issue and reporting to Trump on progress.
White House advisor Mike Waltz reported on discussions about the date, location, and team for peace negotiations. Trump may restore military aid to Ukraine on the condition of sincere intentions from both sides to negotiate.
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated the possibility of restoring aid to Ukraine from President Trump. This is possible on the condition of organizing peace negotiations and taking confidence-building measures.
High-ranking Trump officials held unofficial talks with Zelensky after the incident in the Oval Office.
Donald Trump has introduced a mandatory death penalty for individuals who kill police officers in the USA. He announced that he has already signed an executive order that imposes the mandatory death penalty on "anyone who kills a police officer."
U. S. President Donald Trump ordered the removal of attendees from the Congress hall who were disrupting order during his speech. Among the protesters was Democrat Al Green, who attempted to interrupt the speech with loud shouts.
Donald Trump addressed Congress, stating the return of the "Golden Age of America. " The President signed nearly 100 executive orders and took over 400 executive actions in 6 weeks.
Axios political analyst analyzed Trump's recent decisions that align with Putin's interests. Among them are the suspension of military aid to Ukraine, easing sanctions, and a cyber truce with Russia.
After a tense meeting in the Oval Office, the USA and Ukraine plan to sign an agreement on the supply of minerals. The contract provides for the transfer of 50% of the revenues from Ukraine's natural resources to a joint investment fund.
White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt stated that the restoration of aid to Ukraine depends on President Trump. To achieve peace, both sides need to be brought to the negotiating table.
The White House press secretary announced Trump's speech at the joint session of Congress. The President of the United States plans to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, and border funding issues.
Shmyhal stated Ukraine's readiness to sign a framework agreement with the USA regarding the establishment of a joint investment fund. Ukraine expects specific agreements at the diplomatic level following public signals from the American side.
The framework agreement between Ukraine and the USA provides for the creation of a joint Investment Development Fund. Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from mineral resources, but work on the main agreement has not yet begun.
The Parliament of Ukraine has published an address to the President of the United States, Congress, and the American people expressing gratitude for their support. The letter emphasizes the importance of strategic partnership following the recent dispute between the leaders of the states.
Trump announced negotiations with European leaders to end the war in Ukraine. He also criticized Zelensky's statement about the prolonged continuation of the conflict, hinting at possible consequences for the Ukrainian president.
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, will attend Trump's address in Congress. Musk will present his Department of Government Efficiency as part of the presidential message.
The White House has instructed agencies to prepare a list of sanctions against Russia that could be eased. In contrast, Zelensky advocates for increasing sanctions pressure and a systematic approach to restrictions.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed doubts about the administration's willingness to work with Zelensky after the meeting on February 28. He stated that the Ukrainian president is "not ready to talk about peace" and has done a "disservice" to his country.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz welcomed European efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The White House refrained from commenting on its own contribution to the peace plan proposed by European leaders.
Donald Trump said that he is the only US president who has not given up any part of Ukraine to Russia. He also announced an important statement for Tuesday, promising to “tell it like it is.
The head of the Foreign Policy Committee, Merezhko, announced a temporary pause in relations between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, there are no official statements about the suspension of aid, and the UK can become a diplomatic bridge.
After the altercation in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow hopes for a quick restoration of US-Russian relations. A new round of negotiations between Rubio and Lavrov is being prepared in the Persian Gulf region.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is ready to restore normal relations with Ukraine if Kyiv is ready for peace. To end the war, it is necessary to involve Russia in the negotiation process.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.