Politics
Bill Gates is set to give evidence to the US Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein case
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is due to appear before a US congressional committee investigating the activities of Jeffrey Epstein in June. The hearing is scheduled for 10 June.
Russia wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region — Presidential Office
The Russian army wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region on the border with unrecognised Transnistria. Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, said that this is the first time the Kremlin has made such plans, but that he does not yet see the Russians having sufficient forces to carry them out.
Russia has abducted children from a children’s home in Kherson and published their profiles in the Russian Federation’s database of orphans — media reports
Foster families are now being sought for the four children whom Russia abducted from a children’s home in Kherson via the Russian state portal ‘usynovite.rf’.
How Donald Trump decided to go to war with Iran
US President Donald Trump decided to go to war against Iran following a series of closed-door meetings at the White House. During these discussions, he weighed up Israel’s position, US intelligence assessments and the reservations of some members of his own team.
Iran has published a 10-point peace plan. The first talks with the US are scheduled for 10 April
Iran’s state media published a 10-point peace plan to end the war between Iran, the US and Israel. On 6 April, Iran passed it on to the US via Pakistan, and on the night of 8 April, whilst announcing a ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump described it as a working basis for negotiations, which are expected to result in a full-fledged peace agreement within two weeks.
The investigation into the Yulia Tymoshenko case has been concluded. The case will be referred to court
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have concluded their investigation into the case involving Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party and Member of Parliament.
Automatic unfreezing of accounts and a ban on the sale of assets: Parliament has amended the rules for debtors
The Verkhovna Rada has approved Bill No. 14005 at its second reading. It provides for the introduction of an automatic debt recovery system in Ukraine. This mechanism will prevent debtors from concealing their assets.
ФБР попередило про постійну загрозу з боку Ірану попри заяви Білого дому
Американські спецслужби попередили правоохоронців про підвищену загрозу з боку Ірану, водночас Білий дім публічно зменшував ймовірність атак.
Maternova congratulated the Rada on the laws promoting European integration and the Ukraine Facility
The EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, welcomed the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of a package of laws relating to Ukraine’s European integration and international financing. She said that the decisions on the digitalisation of the enforcement of court rulings and the integration of Ukraine’s and Europe’s energy markets would unlock vital support through the Ukraine Facility.
The meeting between Trump and Rutte is taking place against a backdrop of tensions between the US and Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has travelled to Washington to hold talks with President Donald Trump. The visit comes amid growing differences between the US and its European allies.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire
The US has agreed to Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire with Iran. President Donald Trump announced this on Tuesday evening.
Britain will not allow the US to use its bases to launch strikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure
The UK will not grant the US access to its military bases for strikes against bridges and power stations in Iran. This refers solely to potential operations targeting civilian infrastructure.
