Leaders in Washington and Moscow have signaled readiness for a potential one-on-one meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may also be part of the talks.

The U.S. has unveiled its largest sanctions package against Iran since 2018, targeting over 100 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in Iranian oil exports. In response, Tehran demanded compensation for U.S. military strikes on its nuclear sites and harshly criticized Washington’s diplomatic credibility.

US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine has been reduced to 10-12 days. He promised to make a final decision within the next 24 hours, emphasizing that waiting 50 days is pointless.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country requires $65 billion annually to meet basic budgetary needs and strengthen its defense capabilities. According to him, $40 billion is needed to cover the budget deficit, while $25 billion is earmarked for the production of drones, missiles, and electronic warfare systems.

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not hesitate to carry out further strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites if needed. His comments came in response to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who claimed the recent damage to their nuclear facilities was "very serious."

US President Donald Trump stated that American troops will not be deployed to the war zone in Ukraine. At the same time, he confirmed new arms deliveries to Kyiv - at the expense of European countries.

Global expenditures on nuclear weapons in 2024 exceeded $100 billion for the first time, reaching a record high. This is stated in the latest report of the International Campaign for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He made this statement during a celebratory dinner at the White House, handing Trump a copy of a letter sent to the Nobel Committee.

US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of ten percent trade duties against countries supporting the BRICS policy, which he called "anti-American." He wrote about this on his Truth Social social network.

Three years after the last personal contact, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation. The two-hour conversation was the first since February 2022 and was described by the Kremlin as "important."

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in achieving reconciliation between Israel and Iran. The corresponding letter was sent to the Nobel Committee by Republican Congressman from Georgia, Buddy Carter.

Following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and nuclear-related sites across Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of a "strong and wise" retaliation. In a televised address, he announced that 100 drones have already been launched, with further responses to follow.

South Korean Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung won the snap presidential election with more than 49% of the vote. The elections were held amidst political upheavals and record voter turnout.

North Korea reacted sharply to Donald Trump's statement about creating a space defense system, calling the project a preparation for nuclear war.

An investigation has begun in London into a fire that broke out at night in the home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The incident occurred around 1:00 AM local time on May 13th. According to the London Fire Service, the fire was small and was extinguished within half an hour by two fire crews.

For the first time since the start of the tariff war, representatives of the US and China will sit down at the negotiating table. A personal meeting can be a turning point in the tense economic relations between the two powers.

US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 100 percent duty on all films produced outside the country. He called the current situation a "threat to national security."

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Atlantic, said that the supply of American weapons, including Javelin missile systems, played a key role in Ukraine's defense. According to Trump, without this aid, "Ukraine would have been defeated very soon."

On Friday, April 25, 2025, a senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow. The incident occurred just hours before a scheduled meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff. The attack is suspected to have been orchestrated by Ukraine.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to ban the use of artificial dyes in food products and medications. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the issue of dyes and additives an "existential" threat.