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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump stated that the discussions will focus on topics such as land, power plants, and dividing up certain assets between the warring parties. "We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants," he said.
The Kremlin confirmed the planned phone conversation between the two leaders, set to take place on March 18, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Trump expressed optimism about the prospects for bringing the three-year conflict to an end, saying, "We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance."
President Trump last night on Air Force One: "I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday...I think we'll be talking about land...We'll be talking about power plants...Dividing up certain assets." https://t.co/jpOpgWiPBA
BBC: "Donald Trump says he and Vladimir Putin will discuss "land", "power plants" and "dividing up certain assets". Whose assets?
US President Donald Trump has said he will speak to Russia President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, adding that the discussions will include “land and power plants”. https://t.co/e26RHPS2UH
President Trump confirms that he will be speaking to President Putin tomorrow about Ukraine. “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” Trump said, adding that negotiators already discussed "dividing up certain assets." https://t.co/66BSJZpYrh
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and that the conversation would discuss "dividing up certain assets," including land and power plants. https://t.co/gpuyPejJvG
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President Donald Trump announced that he is declaring the pardons issued by former President Joe Biden as void, alleging they were signed using an autopen without Biden's knowledge.
Trump stated that the use of an autopen, a device that replicates a person's signature, invalidates the pardons. He claims that Biden did not personally sign the documents and was unaware of the pardons being granted.
The pardons in question reportedly include Biden's family members, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6th Select Committee. Trump's declaration implies that these individuals may now be subject to investigation.
NEW: President Trump declares the pardons issued by former President Joe Biden are hereby declared “VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen.” Donald Trump also said on Air Force One last night on his way back to… https://t.co/OaXlVkijy8
President Trump claimed that former President Biden's preemptive pardons to members of the House Jan. 6 select committee and others are "VOID" and "VACANT" because they were "done by Autopen." https://t.co/FTEPrfXbpH
Trump says he is overturning pardons granted by Joe Biden, claiming they were signed by an autopen without Biden’s knowledge and are now 'void, vacant, and of no further effect' https://t.co/4u1Uwvjzhg https://t.co/xMWiXrwP1z
BREAKING: President Trump declares Biden’s pardons void ‘because of the fact that they were done by Autopen.’
BREAKING — Trump says Biden’s pardons are now ‘void and vacant’ after autopen controversy https://t.co/mYULWGQdVk
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President Donald Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime authority, to expedite the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump's proclamation targets the gang, which he claims is perpetrating an invasion against the United States, and allows for the immediate apprehension and removal of its members. The administration aimed to deport about 300 people identified as members of the gang.
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President Trump has deported 238 criminals in the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT, the country’s maximum-security prison. Tren de Aragua is a real and present danger, and President Trump’s decisive action will protect Americans. https://t.co/D5jrogFupi
The Trump administration has deported over 200 Venezuelans from the United States to a sprawling prison in El Salvador, even as a federal judge ordered their return to the U.S. https://t.co/qCoCTaqxC9
USA: War Times Act 1798 used by Trump to deport suspects as Tren de Aragua gang members #capitalgr https://t.co/poW8XIxDwU https://t.co/Yaav8PWDFZ
NEW: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announces he has accepted 238 Tren de Aragua gang members from the United States. Bukele has reached an agreement with the Trump admin to extradite criminal illegal immigrants who entered the US. “Today, the first 238 members of the… https://t.co/X2u6Eyk6xD
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The United States has decided to withdraw from the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a multinational group tasked with investigating leaders responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including President Vladimir Putin. This decision was communicated quietly to European officials by the U.S. Justice Department.
The withdrawal marks a shift in U.S. policy under the Trump administration, moving away from the previous commitment by the Biden administration, which joined the group in 2023, to hold Russian leadership accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians. The group, which includes investigators from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and the Baltic countries, also targets officials from Belarus, North Korea, and Iran.
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The United States is reportedly withdrawing from the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine - a group that investigates leaders responsible for the invasion of Ukraine (starting with Putin, obviously, and including Russia's allies… https://t.co/xjRndlJfZZ
Putin's aggression? Trump says, whatever! "The Justice Department has quietly informed European officials that the United States is withdrawing from a multinational group created to investigate leaders responsible for the invasion of Ukraine." https://t.co/cAvo7XuLPo
Documentation of #Kriegsverbrechen is hugely important: for education, investigation, victims & justice. That #USA under #Trump comes from within. Withdraw center to prosecute this gg #Ukraine will make it difficult to hold the Russian leadership accountable. https://t.co/7ipeptVTo6
BREAKING: U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Putin accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
Really disappointing -- though not surprising -- to hear that the US is leaving the group of states trying to create a COE-based tribunal for Russia's aggression against Ukraine. https://t.co/l15czmZFEn
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French Member of the European Parliament Raphaël Glucksmann, speaking at the Place Publique party congress attended by 1500 militants, has called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty. The statue, designed by Auguste Bartholdi and located on Liberty Island, was a gift from France to the U.S. in 1886 to celebrate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. Glucksmann argues that the U.S. no longer represents the values of liberty and democracy that the statue symbolizes.
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Raphael Glucksmann, a Socialist French Euro-deputy, says: "We’re going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: Give us back the Statue of Liberty." https://t.co/j6fEBw9QvS
🚨 French Lawmaker Calls for the U.S. to Return the Statue of Liberty—Says America No Longer Represents Its Founding Values And just like that, Lady Liberty might be getting an eviction notice. A French lawmaker just called for the U.S. to return the Statue of Liberty, arguing… https://t.co/DiJXsHPeBk
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann suggests that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty: “We’re going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants: ‘Give [it back.] We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home.” https://t.co/5Lxg69nWKj
🇫🇷 French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann to the USA: “Give us back the Statue of Liberty. We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently, you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home.” https://t.co/qDocLaljzE
French deputy Raphael Glucksmann wants US to give back the Statue of Liberty. We’re going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: ‘Give us back the Statue of Liberty,’ ” https://t.co/2SvrmyFiAq
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Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that it will respond to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump after a thorough review. The letter, delivered by an Emirati official, proposed nuclear talks with Tehran. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the response will be issued through appropriate channels once the review is complete.
Baghaei emphasized that the content of Trump's letter aligns closely with his public statements, and there are currently no plans to disclose the letter's contents publicly. He described media reports on the letter as largely speculative and lacking accuracy.
The Iranian response comes amidst ongoing tensions, with the country's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, having previously rejected Trump's overtures for nuclear negotiations, labeling them as deceptive and coercive.
"So far, we have no reason to publicise (Trump's) letter... Our response to this letter will be done through appropriate channels after full scrutiny," Baghaei said. 1/2 https://t.co/NJrs025rfw
Iran will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's letter to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei but will not publish its content, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said. "Our response to this letter will be done through appropriate channels after full scrutiny," Baghaei…
Iran will respond to US President Donald Trump's invitation to talks after proper scrutiny, the foreign ministry said on Monday, accusing Washington of not matching actions with words. https://t.co/nCkIZssWS5
Iranian Foreign Ministry says that Tehran will respond to Trump's message after its full review, adding that the messages it receives from the US are contradictory. He says that the content of Trump's message to Iran is identical to his public statements
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We've no plans to disclose the contents of Trump’s letter. The letter closely aligns with Trump’s public statements and will be addressed after discussions are complete.
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A series of severe storms and tornadoes swept through multiple states in the U.S., resulting in at least 37 fatalities across Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama. The storms, which began on Friday, caused widespread destruction, with Missouri reporting the highest number of deaths at 12.
In addition to tornadoes, the weather system also triggered deadly dust storms and wildfires. In Kansas, a severe dust storm led to a multi-vehicle pileup that claimed eight lives. In Oklahoma, wildfires driven by high winds resulted in four deaths, while Texas reported three fatalities due to dust storm-related accidents.
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Parts of the Midwest and South are waking up to utter devastation from tornadoes this weekend. Death toll is approaching 40 people. https://t.co/dg5rRpOmiZ
Unfortunately, the EF-3 tornado that struck De Arc, Missouri, on Friday, killed 6 people 😔
At least 36 fatalities confirmed from the tornado outbreak and dust storms over the past few days. Please keep those impacted in your thoughts 😞
🔴 Tornadoes in the southern and midwestern regions of the United States, killing at least 36 people Advisories to New York https://t.co/guezFcOcQ6
Over 750 combined Tornado and Severe Storm Warnings issued in the past three days. The forecast for a multi-day outbreak was correct and spot on. Sadly, over 30 lives were lost and over half a dozen EF3+ tornadoes occurred. As expected Friday, SEMO and NE Arkansas were hardest… https://t.co/LOVhnLCAoT
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The Czech Republic is pushing for European Union support to sustain the operations of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) following the U.S. government's decision to cut funding for the broadcaster. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky plans to raise the issue at the upcoming EU foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels, emphasizing the importance of RFE/RL in providing independent news to countries under authoritarian rule.
The funding cut, announced by the Trump administration, has sparked concerns about the future of independent broadcasting in regions like Iran, Belarus, Afghanistan, and Russia, where RFE/RL plays a crucial role. The move is seen as a cost-cutting measure and a crackdown on what the administration describes as 'radical propaganda.'
RFE/RL, which has been headquartered in Prague since 1994, requires approximately €120 million annually to continue its operations. The Czech Republic's initiative aims to explore ways to at least partially maintain the broadcaster's activities, highlighting the broader implications for democracy and press freedom.
🔴 "Radio Liberty" on the Brink: Will Europe Step In? Czech FM Jan Lipavský is rallying European leaders to save Radio Free Europe after Trump’s admin cut funding. The station needs €120M annually to survive. "Keeping independent broadcasting alive is in Europe's interest—we… https://t.co/XCWA97UBqw
The Czech Republic is taking the initiative to discuss possible support for the continued work of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the EU, according to Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky. "It is in our interest that totalitarian regimes do not flourish around us," said a Czech…
Jan Lipowski, the Czech Republic's foreign minister, announced that he would raise the issue of Radio Free Europe/Radio Freedom at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Earlier, a senior adviser to the World Media Organization of America, in a letter addressed to Radio Free Europe, called for the media's “termination of funding.”
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský will push for a European response to U.S. funding cuts for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( @RFERL ) at Monday’s European Union foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels https://t.co/Q1acTqjFv2
The Czech Republic's foreign minister says it will try to win EU support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Freedom to continue operating in Prague. Ian Lipowski's remarks come after the Trump administration announced it would cut federal government funding for America's Global Media Agency;... https://t.co/uZYoyQuxsb
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose both reciprocal and sector-specific tariffs starting April 2, with no exemptions on existing 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump emphasized that these measures would be applied uniformly to all trading partners, describing April 2 as a 'Liberation Day' for the U.S.
The reciprocal tariffs aim to match the tariff rates that other countries impose on U.S. goods, while sector-specific tariffs will target industries such as automobiles, steel, and aluminum, alongside auto duties. Trump stated that these actions are intended to recover wealth lost due to what he described as poor trade policies by previous administrations.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP: NO EXCEPTIONS—EVERYONE PAYS UP ON STEEL & ALUMINUM Trump just made it official: the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum are here to stay, and no country is getting a free pass. And that’s not all—starting April 2, if a country taxes U.S. goods, America will tax theirs… https://t.co/F3PqmY52BW https://t.co/wWNTSGWsJe
Donald Trump just announced no exemptions on steel and aluminum tariffs, declaring April 2 as "Liberation Day" for the U.S. The 25% tariffs will hit all trade partners—friends and foes alike. Trump also confirmed reciprocal tariffs on autos and other imports. Will this escalate… https://t.co/liPPCEgYJK
President Donald Trump reaffirms tariffs on steel & aluminum will move forward with no exemptions. Reciprocal & sectoral tariffs will take effect April 2, alongside new auto duties.
ICYMI O/N & WEEKEND MACRO: US President Trump said to reporters he has no intention of creating exemptions on steel and aluminum tariffs and said reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will be imposed on April 2nd. (Newswires) US Treasury Secretary Bessent, in an NBC interview on…
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' in the United States, described by White House crypto chief David Sacks as a 'Digital Fort Knox.' The reserve will be funded by approximately 200,000 seized bitcoins, valued at around $17 billion, and aims to diversify U.S. assets.
The reserve will be maintained indefinitely under a 'never sell' policy, with additional bitcoin acquisitions allowed only if budget-neutral. The initiative also includes a 'United States Digital Asset Stockpile' for other seized digital assets. However, a portion of the bitcoins may need to be returned to victims of the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
The executive order allows for the potential inclusion of other cryptocurrencies, including Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Supporters highlight the transparency advantage of the reserve, while critics point to the volatility of cryptocurrencies and potential conflicts of interest given Trump's pro-crypto stance.
Standard Chartered says Trump Crypto Reserve plan gives bitcoin a $500,000 target
Wonder if we're bullish about Trump's Bitcoin strategic reserve? Here's @AlexAuroraDev take on these recent developments and where he sees it going 👇 https://t.co/J9bFDUq0X1
White House: U.S. Lost $17B Dumping Bitcoin—Trump Vows to HODL! The U.S. sold 195,000 BTC too early, costing taxpayers $17 BILLION! 😱 Now, @realDonaldTrump is making sure it never happens again! 🔹Trump establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve💰 🔹"Never sell" policy—America is… https://t.co/bXoYid6gJO
The creation of a “Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve” in the United States is further proof of President Donald Trump’s support for the #Cryptocurrency sector. https://t.co/lnYgEaA52E
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦? Donald Trump is making bold moves in the cryptocurrency space, reportedly considering a Bitcoin reserve and a US digital asset stockpile. His administration… https://t.co/iq2VdUUily
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The United States and Israel have approached the governments of Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss the potential resettlement of 2.2 million Palestinians displaced from the Gaza Strip, according to US and Israeli officials cited by The Associated Press. This initiative follows President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and transform it into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' by relocating its residents.
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CBS reports that the Trump administration is interested in resettling Palestinians from Gaza in Syria. Washington has also approached the governments in Sudan and Somalia to see whether they will be willing to take in Gazans. https://t.co/mcGhTCK6iJ
The Trump administration and Israel have reportedly reached out to the governments of Sudan and Somalia, and have also been interested in Syria, as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, CBS cites three sources familiar with the effort.
JUST IN 🔴 CBS: The Trump administration is considering Syria as a potential resettlement location for Palestinians from Gaza. https://t.co/qnRSgakQub
The United States and Israel would consider resettling Gazans in Syria https://t.co/EVUk2slRzM
BREAKING: The Trump administration is considering Syria as a potential resettlement location for Palestinians from Gaza.
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The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to restore over $1 billion to the District of Columbia's budget, which was cut in a recent spending package aimed at averting a government shutdown. The legislation, known as the 'District of Columbia Local Funds Act of 2025,' was introduced by Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins and Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and passed unanimously by voice vote.
The bill aims to reverse a provision that would have forced D.C. to revert to its 2024 budget levels, potentially leading to significant cuts in public services. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and local leaders, including D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and At-Large D.C. Council member Christina Henderson, have expressed relief and are now focusing on ensuring the bill's passage in the House of Representatives, which is currently in recess until March 24.
The budget restoration is crucial for maintaining funding for essential services such as police, schools, and firefighters, which were at risk of reductions. The Senate's action, praised by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, ensures that D.C. can continue operating under its approved 2025 budget of $21 billion.
Thank you @MarkWarner and @timkaine for your leadership in the Senate and support of your neighbors in Washington DC. We look forward to House passage of your bill to restore our approved FY25 budget. https://t.co/2gTCE4tiJ9
D.C. would be required to quickly slash $1 billion in spending under the government funding bill that President Trump signed, but there’s a plan to undo that provision. Details: https://t.co/HWeRQoPYBN https://t.co/douGqffsEV
The U.S. House of Representatives are considering a bill to restore over $1 billion of the city's budget that was cut in the spending bill Congress approved Friday to avert a government shutdown. https://t.co/AVnHsWpRTo
D.C. leaders and public safety advocates are closely watching the U.S. House of Representatives, as they are considering a bill that restores more than $1 billion to the city's budget that was cut in the spending bill Congress had to approve to avert a government shutdown.…
D.C. leaders and public safety advocates are closely watching the U.S. House of Representatives, as they are considering a bill that restores more than $1 billion to the city's budget. https://t.co/fLqFmuCmm2
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the dismantling of seven federal agencies, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the parent organization of Voice of America (VOA). The order mandates that these agencies reduce their operations to the minimum required by law, affecting VOA and other government-funded media outlets such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia.
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Trump allies say the U.S. Agency for Global Media is bloated and biased. But advocates for the networks, including lawmakers in both the U.S. and Europe, say this weekend's severe cutbacks will undermine press freedoms and hurt America’s standing in the world. https://t.co/ej5rQ73Rcr
US President Trump ordered the dissolution of seven government agencies, including the parent agency of VOA and another agency focused on addressing homelessness, as part of his ongoing push to reduce the size of the federal government. https://t.co/WOH6ziKkw3
Trump tapped Arizona's Kari Lake to run VOA. Then he dismantled it. Lake had big plans to transform the outlet into a powerful “weapon” to fight an “information war.” Instead, the president has essentially shut it down. https://t.co/ymumaiGYtr
Trump just dropped the hammer on Voice of America! Signed an EO to dismantle the taxpayer-funded ‘left-wing propaganda’ outlet. Over 1,300 staff on leave, Kari Lake says it’s ‘not salvageable.’ Is this a win for free speech? Sound off! https://t.co/EXOiCoYP8N
Trump orders the dismantling of government-funded, 'propaganda'-peddling media outlet https://t.co/Wi6PIUv51i #FoxNews
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President Donald Trump has justified the use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations, describing the current situation as a 'time of war.' He attributes this to the influx of millions of people, many of whom he labels as high-level criminals, drug lords, and individuals with mental health issues, under the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Trump's remarks were in response to a reporter's question about the appropriateness of invoking the Alien Enemies Act, which has historically been used during times of war. Trump argued that the entry of these individuals constitutes an 'invasion,' thereby justifying his actions under the act.
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The White House has denied allegations that it defied a judge's order to halt the deportation of hundreds of migrants to El Salvador. This legal dispute arises from a ruling that blocked the application of an 18th-century law, which was invoked by former President Donald Trump to deport detainees associated with the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The case may potentially escalate to the Supreme Court, as the administration faces scrutiny over its immigration policies and enforcement actions.
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The U.S. Department of Energy has designated South Korea as a 'sensitive country,' a classification that could impact cooperation in areas such as science, technology, and energy. The designation, confirmed on March 14, 2025, was initially decided in January and is set to take effect on April 15.
The decision has raised concerns in South Korea, with analysts pointing to factors such as the country's growing nuclear armament discussions, which once had over 70% public support, and the December 2024 martial law declaration under the Yoon administration. The Westinghouse intellectual property dispute related to nuclear technology has also been cited as a potential contributing factor.
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok has called for diplomatic efforts to minimize the impact on U.S.-South Korea cooperation. The government plans to send officials, including the industry minister, to the U.S. to address the issue. Meanwhile, opposition parties have criticized the government's handling of the matter as a diplomatic failure.
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Hedge funds and brokers are exploring opportunities to invest in Russian assets, including corporate bonds and the rouble, as speculation grows over a potential relaxation of Western sanctions. This follows signals from the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, who is pursuing rapprochement with Russia as part of efforts to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine's sanctions commissioner, Vladislav Vlasyuk, has stated that the lifting of Western sanctions against Russia is a possibility if it ensures Ukraine's security and justice. He also suggested that the return of Western businesses to Russia is 'a matter of time,' contingent on significant steps by Russia toward peace and compliance with conditions for lifting sanctions.
The potential easing of sanctions has led investors to anticipate a sharp rally in Russian assets, should restrictions be lifted. This development comes as foreign companies consider returning to the Russian market and amid President Trump's dialogue with Russia to address the conflict.
Investors are turning to sanctions-proof bets on Russian bonds and the rouble to wager that Trump’s rapprochement with Putin will send a wave of capital back into Russia’s economy. Russian assets could rally sharply if the US relaxes sanctions: https://t.co/HaxySvD3qW
Hedge funds and brokers have been scoping out how to trade Russian assets that have been shunned by the West but which they believe could rally sharply if the US president relaxes sanctions as part of a deal to broker a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Some are…
🤔👀 Ukraine is ready to ease sanctions against Russia as part of a peace deal, Ukrainian presidential envoy for sanctions policy Vlasyuk told Politico. ❗️He said that economic restrictions, embargoes and bans on Russian energy imports "have their own goals, which can push… https://t.co/rQzzkm56te
The smart money in Ukraine is also betting on peace and a renormalisation of relations. While the europoors kick and scream, the Ukrainian business community prepare for opening back up to trade with Russia. 🇷🇺🇺🇦 https://t.co/1H75j7oDmD https://t.co/jYG1dfmGBW
Hedge funds are scrambling to buy up underpriced Russian assets. All the smart money is on peace and a renormalisation of relations. Only the europoors believe otherwise - and that’s why they’re poor. 🇺🇸🇷🇺 https://t.co/vqfSVY5LDI
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The European Union is facing a critical decision regarding its energy policy as it considers the possibility of resuming imports of Russian gas. Despite efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies, the high cost of energy and dwindling storage levels post-winter have led some EU member states to reconsider their stance. The potential restart of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was sabotaged in 2022, is being discussed as a means to address these challenges. Additionally, Europe continues to import large volumes of gas via LNG and through Turkey.
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If you think Germany couldn't possibly turn towards Moscow again, you're wrong. A lot of the same people are still in positions of power and ~10 seconds after the shooting stops in Ukraine there'll be calls for Berlin to repair Russian pipelines for the sake of "peace"
Europe’s energy future is at risk as Trump’s Nord Stream 2 negotiations threaten energy security and deepen reliance on Russian gas. https://t.co/3yDe31usxi
Very strange headline on this, but Bloomberg writes that the EU is reconsidering Russian gas—not for politics, but for price. Despite years of efforts to cut reliance, high energy costs are straining industries, storage is running low after winter, and some Eastern European… https://t.co/Mqq1P5DI9k
Brussels does not want Russian gas by 2027 “V. Putin helped us get out of this dependence by cutting off the gas in 2022, but that comes at a price: it unbalances supply and demand.” 🎙️ Adina Revol, author of “Breaking with Russia, the European Energy Alarm Clock” https://t.co/AT2Vv179Hl
German Industry Begins Calling For Return to Russian Gas "Some German industries in the east of the country are already planning for the time when Russian gas returns to Europe encouraged by the efforts of US President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine"… https://t.co/7jrVJdwzwX
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President Donald Trump has ordered large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels following the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The U.S. airstrikes targeted multiple locations across Yemen, including the capital Sana'a, Saada, Al-Bayda, and Rada'a.
In a stern warning, Trump declared, 'Your time is up, and your attacks must stop, starting today. If they don't, hell will rain down upon you like nothing you have ever seen before!' He also urged Iran to halt its support for the Houthis immediately.
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At least 31 have been killed, and 101 others injured in the #US strikes, mostly women and children, Anees al-Asbahi, spokesperson for the Houthi-run health ministry says in an updated toll. https://t.co/r4c8o6Ab8N
The United States began to carry out a series of military airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday under the order of President Donald Trump. https://t.co/8uxiveDSMx
At least 31 people were killed and 101 were injured as a result of US air strikes on Yemen. This was announced by Anis al-Asbahi, a representative of the country's Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health, writes Reuters. https://t.co/j1wL5FHOWP
The White House released an image of US President Donald Trump commanding military operations against Houthi positions last night. Explaining the image, the White House wrote on social network X: “President Trump is taking action against the Houthis to defend America's maritime transport assets and... https://t.co/SBWAcYeqVu
Houthi media: 31 people were killed and 101 wounded in US strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to maintain its current interest rate range of 4.25% to 4.50% at its upcoming policy meeting on March 19, influenced by recent cooling inflation data. Analysts and market participants are closely monitoring the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision, with a 98% to 99% probability of rates remaining unchanged, according to CME data.
The decision comes amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's economic policies, including spending cuts and sweeping tariffs. These policies have introduced volatility in financial markets, with concerns that they could impact economic growth and inflation. Fed policymakers are balancing 'slowing growth' and 'inflation stickiness' while considering whether to hedge against 'Trump uncertainty'. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference is expected to provide critical insights into the central bank's future economic projections and its response to these policy uncertainties.
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