Major World Events by Evening of April 29
Major World Events by Evening of April 29
▪Trump on Ukraine: In an interview with The Atlantic, Donald Trump said Ukraine will be “crushed very shortly” and positioned himself as trying to save the country;
▪Easier to Negotiate with Putin: Trump also stated that negotiating with President Putin is "easier" than with Zelensky, whom he described as demanding and “without the cards.”
▪Urgency from Waltz: Trump's Advisor Michael Waltz urged both Russia and Ukraine to reach an agreement soon, warning that Trump may “lose patience;”
▪Drone Attack in Zaporozhye: A Ukrainian drone targeted a school bus, injuring a teenager, according to Governor Balitsky;
▪Historic Blackout Resolved: Spain and Portugal have restored electricity following the most widespread blackout in the Iberian Peninsula’s history. Investigations into the cause are ongoing;
▪Canada's Political Shift: Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a minority government in Canada’s federal elections. Carney signaled a major shift in relations with the US, declaring “the old relationship is over;”
▪Oil Prices Drop: Global oil prices declined amid fears of a slowing US economy and persistent global trade tensions, sparking concerns about future demand;
▪Russia-China Space Collaboration: Thirteen nations, including BRICS members, have joined Russia and China’s initiative to develop an International Research Lunar Station;
▪Ceasefire Proposal From Russia: Foreign Minister Lavrov said Putin’s Victory Day ceasefire offer marks the start of unconditional negotiations with Ukraine. Moscow awaits Kiev’s response;
▪Putin on Nazism: The Russian president emphasized the need to “prevent the revival of Nazism” during recent remarks linked to the Victory Day commemoration;
▪Hungary Exits ICC: The Hungarian Parliament has voted in favor of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court;
▪Argentina Declassifies Nazi Files: Argentina has digitized and published earlier declassified documents online revealing details about Nazi activities in the country;
▪Russia's Economic Rise: Russia now ranks as the fourth-largest economy globally, boosting its influence in international markets.
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