Politics
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, leaders of Northern Europe and the Baltic states arrived in Kyiv.
European leaders arrived in the Ukrainian capital on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Commemorative events are also taking place in Kyiv with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and foreign guests.
Si gained additional leverage ahead of the summit with Trump after the cancellation of some tariffs
Before Donald Trump's trip to Beijing on 31 March, Xi Jinping's position in the negotiations strengthened after the US Supreme Court ruled that broad emergency tariffs were illegal. This deprived Trump of one of his key tools for putting pressure on China.
Stefanchuk called on PACE to strengthen sanctions against Russia during a meeting in Kyiv
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, held a meeting with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Kyiv. During the talks, he stressed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia and establish a special tribunal.
Zelensky stated that partners did not grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that international partners have not yet granted Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot air defence systems or missiles for them. This issue remains key to strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities.
Budanov stated that the Office of the President of Ukraine is seeking a deputy for economic affairs
The Office of the President of Ukraine is continuing its search for a candidate for the position of deputy head, who will be responsible for economic issues. This was announced by the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov.
Zheleznyak stated that the owners of Telegram channels are on the SBU's reserve list
Individuals linked to the Telegram channels Times of Ukraine, Ukraine Online, and Insider are on the Ukrainian Security Service's watch list. This was reported by Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak based on the results of his own investigation.
The Netherlands' youngest prime minister, Robert Jetten, has been sworn in — the government has been sworn in
A new minority coalition government has taken office in the Netherlands, led by 38-year-old Robert Jetten, who has become the youngest prime minister in the country's history. The cabinet was sworn in by King Willem-Alexander.
Germany has called on Hungary to reconsider blocking EU sanctions against Russia
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephull called on Hungary to reconsider its decision to block the European Union's new package of sanctions against Russia. This issue is planned to be discussed during meetings in Brussels and at the bilateral level.
Budanov stated that Ukraine expects prisoner exchange this week
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that the exchange of prisoners of war could take place as early as this week. According to him, this involves a larger number of military personnel than during the previous exchange.
The EU may not agree to new sanctions against Russia due to Hungary's position — Callas
European Union countries are unlikely to reach agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia during the meeting of foreign ministers. The reason for this remains Hungary's position.
A new poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in a hypothetical rematch.
A new NBC poll shows that if the 2024 election were held again, Kamala Harris would beat Donald Trump by eight percentage points. CNN analyst Harry Enten reported on the results of the study.
Iran has signed a secret €500 million deal with Russia to purchase thousands of portable missiles.
Iran has agreed with Russia to supply thousands of modern portable anti-aircraft missiles as part of a €500 million deal. Deliveries will continue for three years.
