🇺🇸🤔 "With the conclusion of peace agreements, I think we could see a significant reduction in the price of Venezuelan oil, Iran. And if the problem of Russia and Ukraine is resolved, it will mean a lot more oil that will no longer be under Treasury sanctions," — Bessent

🗣️ Rutte: The long-term Russian threat is there and we should not be naive — by the way — about China. When it comes to the Arctic, it is also China. But hey, they have to take care of the whole world. This is the US. NATO is very important, but there’s also the Western Hemisphere, Indo Pacific...

🇺🇸🇨🇦 The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219–211 to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining Democrats. The resolution now goes to the Senate but is unlikely to become law, as Trump is expected to veto it.

⚡️ Official: Zelensky has put into effect the NSDC decision on security guarantees for Ukraine: the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry must urgently prepare draft international treaties.

🇺🇸👀 The Pentagon has told the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group to prepare for possible deployment to the Middle East, where it would join the USS Abraham Lincoln, - WSJ Trump is weighing the move as talks with Iran continue, but no final order has been given yet.

🇺🇦🇫🇷 Zelensky on Macron's initiative to resume dialogue with Russia: "We need pressure and arguments with Russia, otherwise they will treat Europe without respect" 🇲🇩🇺🇦 Ukraine is ready to supply coal for the Moldovan power plant, we are waiting for a response from Moldova, — Zelensky

🇺🇦 Kiel Institut: In 2025, European aid increased notably, with military aid allocation rising by 67 percent and financial and humanitarian aid by 59 percent compared to the annual average between 2022 and 2024.

🇳🇴 Norway’s army chief has said Oslo cannot exclude the possibility of a future Russian invasion of the country, suggesting Moscow could move on Norway to protect its nuclear assets stationed in the far north, - The Guardian

🇺🇦 "The IOC will not have enough black armbands to honor all the dead athletes killed by Russia," — Ukrainian skeletonist Vladyslav Heraskevych said at a press conference

🤯🇺🇸🇨🇭Trump on Switzerland: I put on a 30% tariff, which is very low. Then I got an emergency call from I believe the PM of Switzerland and she was very aggressive. I didn't really like the way she talked to us, so instead of giving her a reduction, I raised it to 39%.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump administration talked about seizing more Iranian oil tankers to squeeze Tehran, but backed off over fears Iran would retaliate, spike oil prices, or treat it as an act of war, - WSJ Iran could respond by seizing allied tankers or mining the Strait of Hormuz (≈25% of global oil).

🇺🇸👀 In 2006, Trump personally called Palm Beach police chief to thank him for investigation of Epstein, - NYP Trump also urged the sheriff to focus on Epstein's "evil" accomplice. Trump was "one of the very first to call" the police when it became known that authorities were investigating Epstein…

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump: If we do not reach an agreement with Iran, we will be forced to carry out very harsh action. I am considering sending an aircraft carrier to the region and additional forces.

🇺🇦 Ukraine improved its score in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by +1 point. In 2025, country received 36 points out of 100 possible and ranked 104th among 182 countries.

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Macron: The strategy of bowing down to the US does not work. If Europe does not decide for itself, others will decide in its place. Donald Trump “wishes the EU’s dismemberment.” He is “openly anti-European.”

🇺🇸👀 "We have the hottest country in the world right now—that's exactly what I need to sell," Trump said about the Republican Party's chances in the November midterm elections. ❓What are your predictions for the election now?

🇨🇳🇹🇼 China's PLA fighter jets carried out unusually risky maneuvers near Taiwan’s F-16s during China’s “Justice Mission” exercise in December, - FT J-16 fired flares at close range toward a Taiwanese F-16 and flew directly behind it in a near-firing position.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump to visit China in early April, - Politico The leaders had a phone conversation last week, during which they touched on the topic of Taiwan. This may indicate that the Taiwan issue may be raised during the talks this spring and could become a major point of tension on the eve of the summit.

🇲🇩🇺🇦 Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war. Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.

🤔 Jeffrey Epstein Communicated with Famous Russians and Tried to Meet Putin — WP. Epstein developed relationships with high-ranking Russian officials and businessmen, including a graduate of the Academy of FSB. He himself repeatedly tried to organize a meeting with Putin for several years.

🇪🇺❗️ Putin's anti-rating in Europe A new Gallup International poll has shown that Vladimir Putin has almost no supporters in Europe. Only 37% of voters in Serbia are loyal to the Kremlin dictator.

‼️🇪🇺 EU plans to impose sanctions against third-country ports serving Russia's "shadow fleet" for the first time — Sky News The 20th package of EU sanctions includes the ports of Kulevi in ​​Georgia and Karimun in Indonesia. There are also proposals to add banks from Laos, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

🇺🇸🇦🇲 J.D. Vance announced a "major sale" of surveillance drones to Armenia worth $11 million. He stated that the deal is aimed at strengthening Armenia's security and ensuring a "strong and lasting peace" between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

🇺🇸🇮🇹👀 JD Vance traveled to meet Meloni in a motorcade of more than 40 cars specially delivered from the US. 14 planes and about 100 vehicles were used for the delegation's trip to Italy, including armored vehicles and a separate plane with food.

🛢️ THE END OF RUSSIA’S OIL ERA 🇺🇸🇮🇳 The US has forced India to abandon Russian oil. In return, Washington cut tariffs on Indian exports from 25% to 18%. If India resumes buying Russian oil, tariffs will be raised again.

😬🇭🇺🇺🇦 Szijjártó made a scandalous statement about mobilization in Ukraine and men fleeing abroad Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó supported the illegal crossing of Ukrainian men across the border, arguing that "mobilization in Ukraine prevents a quick end to the war."

🕯️Horrifying footage from Odesa, at least one dead... This is how Russia negotiates! Just terrorists!

🇺🇸😮 Donors who donate $1 million to the "USA Birthday" organization to prepare for the country's 250th anniversary celebration will be given the opportunity to meet Donald Trump in person, - NYT Those who donate $2.5+ million will be offered opportunity to speak at the event in Washington on July 4.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Sumy and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sign Partnership for Economic, Educational, Cultural, and Technological Development During Ukrainian Week in Washington, the parties signed a Declaration that opens up opportunities for joint projects, said Ambassador of Ukraine to the US Olha Stafanishyna.

🤔 Jeffrey Epstein Communicated with Famous Russians and Tried to Meet Putin — WP. Epstein developed relationships with high-ranking Russian officials and businessmen, including a graduate of the Academy of FSB. He himself repeatedly tried to organize a meeting with Putin for several years.

😐 If Russia attacks NATO troops in Ukraine, the Alliance will not consider this an attack on its countries. This will not activate either Article 4 or 5 of NATO. Secretary General Rutte told me this, — Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Chernev

🇺🇸❗️Trump has failed to impose any effective sanctions on Russia, - BBC. He has twice tried to hit the ruble, but both strikes have been meager. Russia’s oil revenues have fallen, but not because of the US but because of the Europeans. Trump will never dare to put pressure on Putin.

🇺🇸 Trump changes US arms sales rules According to Reuters, now the priority will be determined by different rules - first of all, weapons will be sold to countries with high defense spending and "strategic importance in their regions."

🇺🇸 In the US, immigration agents most often deport people from states where people voted against Trump in the elections, according to the American volunteer map. The greatest recorded activity is concentrated in the blue areas of the 2024 electoral map.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: If the US launches an attack against us, we do not have the capability to attack its territory, so we would target American bases in the region. This would draw the entire region into war. We do not attack neighboring countries; we target American bases.

🇺🇸🇪🇺 The US State Department plans to fund MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe to promote American policy positions and oppose European online speech regulations, - FT The initiative has involved outreach to right-wing groups in the UK and across major European capitals.

🇨🇳🇺🇸🇹🇼 China has warned the U.S. that moving ahead with new arms sales to Taiwan could derail President Trump’s planned April 2026 visit to Beijing, - FT The warning followed a recent Trump–Xi phone call, where Xi stressed Taiwan is China’s top red line and urged extreme caution on arms sales.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump on Iran: We have plenty of time. If you remember Venezuela, we waited around for a while and we’re in no rush. We have very good talks going with Iran. We’re going to meet again early next week. They want to make a deal. Iran, as they should, want to make a deal.

💵 Since February 2014, Russia has spent $350 billion more on the war than Ukraine and its partners, - Kyiv Security Forum 🇩🇪 BND has published data that Russian war spending is 66% higher than what the Kremlin officially declared. 🗞️ WP writes about the approaching economic crisis in Russia.

🇲🇩🇺🇦 Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war. Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.

🇺🇸❌ Trump deleted the video from his Truth Social account a few hours after it was posted, after facing bipartisan criticism. The White House later claimed that an SMM employee had posted the video by mistake, retracting previous claims that the criticism was "false outrage."

🇪🇺🇺🇸 The EU proposed to Trump to jointly end Putin's shadow fleet, - Euronews The EU is discussing replacing the price cap on Russian oil with a ban on providing shipping services, from insurance to port services, to tankers in the shadow fleet.

🇺🇸🤯 Trump has promised Schumer he will unblock funding for a New York City tunnel project — if the facilities are renamed in his honor — CNN. He put forward a condition: In exchange for the funds, Schumer had to agree to rename Penn Station and Dulles International Airport in honor of Trump.

🇺🇸👀 "The Dangerous Dollar": The Economist warns of an "upside-down world" in which the dollar is no longer perceived as a safe haven—and investors will have to get used to seeking alternatives.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. has issued "Leave Iran now" alert, urging Americans to depart immediately. Citizens are advised to leave without relying on U.S. assistance, preferably by land via Türkiye or Armenia, or shelter in place if unable to depart.

🇺🇸👀 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil brought Russia to the negotiating table. Bessent stated that the US's imposition of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet is contingent on the progress of peace negotiations.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 "I'm doing it. I'm working on it - the process is ongoing. So I hope there will be a result very soon," - US First Lady Melania Trump, answering the question of whether Putin agreed to release even more Ukrainian children.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. not only wants Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, curb missile range, stop threatening Israel, ease repression after recent arrests, but also cut energy ties with China, and distance itself from regional proxies, - Al Jazeera

🇺🇦🛰️ Starlinks included in the “white list” are working — Russian terminals have already been blocked, — Fedorov We continue to verify Starlink terminals. The first batch of terminals that were included in the “white list” is already working. Currently, the “white lists” are updated once a day.

🇺🇸 Trump: I'm starting to get great polls on the economy. 🎙️ The polls on the economy, they're not great. 🇺🇸 Trump: They should be great. 🎙️ Why aren't they? 🇺🇸 Trump: I don't know.