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Yulia Svyrydenko, Minister of Economy of #Ukraine, is on the way to Washington, DC to sign the minerals deal, a source familiar with the matter tells me.

President Trump is reportedly ousting National Security Adviser Mike Waltz — after a tenure of nearly 17 Scaramuccis. For context: Anthony Scaramucci lasted just 6 days as White House comms director back in Trump’s first term.

Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks after a “very good” 2-hour call with Putin. The Kremlin says peace will take time. I spoke with Igor Novikov, ex-adviser to Ukraine’s President Zelensky, on whether Russia is ready to end its war. Novikov to DW News: “I

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A vigil site has appeared in front of the Israeli Embassy to the U.S. Embassy of Israel to the USA following the killing of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. People have brought flowers, candles, and books. One person left a letter that reads: “To the families, loved ones and communities of

D.C. is gearing up to host World Pride 2025 Capital Pride 🌈 The Rainbow Road mural — soon to be the longest mural in the world — is nearly complete! We’re getting ready to bring you full coverage at DW News. Are you traveling to D.C. this June? #worldpride #DC #gay #pride

SCOOP from Istanbul: “Don't put on a show for European compassionate aunties who don't have children themselves,” - head of Russian delegation Medinsky about Ukraine’s request to return more than 19,000 kidnapped children, per source directly involved in ongoing talks.

JUST IN: Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has been elected president of the UN General Assembly. Baerbock was the only candidate to run, receiving 167 votes in a secret ballot. 👉 p.dw.com/p/4vGjV

Ukraine's ambassador to the UN UKR Mission to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, to DW News on Annalena Baerbock's UNGA presidency: "I am confident that Annalena Baerbock will work to unite democratic forces here, strengthen the United Nations, and support Ukraine in defending our independence."

❗️Scoop: Andrii Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, is set to hold meetings at the U.S. State Department this week, a source familiar with the matter tells me.

❗️President Trump says he spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin: "We discussed the attack on Russia’s docked airplanes, by Ukraine, and also various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides. It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to