The US cannot force nuclear powers to lay down their arms, therefore they will not intervene in the India-Pakistan conflict. The US will seek de-escalation, but cannot force either side to lay down their arms.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Russia is making excessive demands in negotiations. The US wants Ukraine to remain a sovereign state.
Minnesota resident David DeCook found a large brown diamond weighing 3. 81 carats in Crater of Diamonds State Park. This is the largest diamond found in the park in 2025.
Elon Musk said that he and Donald Trump agree on 80% of issues. Musk added that he and Trump agree on "getting rid of waste and fraud in government."
Tembi Bruce stated that the US may stop being a mediator in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. The decision will depend on the president and the Secretary of State.
J. D. Vance stated that the United States is looking for ways to help Ukraine and Russia find a compromise to end the war.
Trump nominated Mike Waltz as the US Ambassador to the UN. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, will be the National Security Advisor.
Mike Voltz to leave the Trump administration, his job was in question after the leak incident. Steve Witkoff, a friend of Trump, is being considered as a replacement.
The US Vice President stated that the positions of Ukraine and Russia regarding the end of the war differ greatly, which complicates negotiations. Trump strives for a long-term solution to the conflict.
The American and Ukrainian delegations agreed on a list of 22 actions that could form the basis for agreements on the settlement of the war. Ukraine is ready to work on the points, it is Russia's turn.
A video has appeared online showing a hotel employee in Norway fleeing from a polar bear that attacked him. The man tried to shoot back, and then escaped on a snowmobile.
95-year-old actor Gene Hackman, an Oscar winner, died of heart failure and kidney damage complicated by Alzheimer's disease. It was also discovered that the actor had not eaten for a long time.
The US and Ukraine are close to signing a framework agreement on minerals. Kyiv has secured concessions from the Trump administration not to take into account past military aid.
According to a US presidential advisor, an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals will be concluded in the near future. It was also previously reported about the signing of a memorandum.
Barron Trump, son of Donald Trump, uses Xbox to communicate with college pals for security reasons. He cannot give his phone number to avoid disclosure.
American channel Fox News showed the Easter service from Moscow at night, calling Kyiv a Russian city, then corrected the caption. Zelenskyy stated that the media should pressure Moscow for a ceasefire, not broadcast services from there.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded that the Fox News channel apologize for labeling Kyiv as a Russian city during the broadcast of Patriarch Kirill. The channel showed this for approximately 20 minutes before correcting it to "Kyiv, Ukraine".
During the night broadcast, Fox News showed a service of the OCU from Kyiv, mistakenly indicating it as Russia. Later, the channel corrected the label to Kyiv, Ukraine.
Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.
U. S. Senator Bernie Sanders stated that Trump, Musk, and other oligarchs have an addiction to greed. He compared them to drug addicts who crave ever greater enrichment.
Steve Witkoff stated that the peace agreement concerns five territories but contains more. He called the negotiations with Putin persuasive, and they discussed ending the war.
The United States and Panama will sign an agreement on the free passage of American warships through the Panama Canal. The parties also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of security.
The price of Russian Urals oil has decreased due to the strengthening of sanctions. According to the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, the critical price will be an indicator of 40 dollars per barrel.
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.
According to Trump, there is significant progress in talks about the situation in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Ukrainians have shown readiness for a ceasefire.
The US expects Russia to respond within a specified time regarding its readiness for peace. The US Congress is already working on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
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.
The US will soon know whether Russia is ready for peace, and Putin has to make the decision. Ukraine has already shown its readiness for a ceasefire.
The US President hinted that he is ready to make concessions on tariffs if China allows ByteDance to sell TikTok. The Trump administration is close to a deal with investors.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that the US intends to achieve a complete ceasefire in Ukraine. Both sides will have to make some compromises.