Moscow and Washington are maintaining amicable relations despite President Trump's criticism of Vladimir Putin, who called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be ousted by his own generals. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov downplayed Trump's outrage, stating that Moscow and Washington continue to work on rebuilding relations after they were severed under the Biden administration due to the Ukraine invasion.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/31/world-news/kremlin-goes-into-damage-control-over-pissed-off-trump/Russian President Vladimir Putin's chief spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has stated that Russia will continue to work on "restoring" relations with the US, which he claims were damaged by the Biden administration following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, Putin remains silent on his heated comments towards Trump, and the Kremlin is taking a low-key approach, according to Rebekah Koffler, a former DIA intelligence officer and Russia expert.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/irans-khamenei-warns-strong-blow-trump-threatens-drop-bombs-putin-silent-us-ireRescuers in Myanmar have freed a woman from the rubble of the Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay, three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000 people. The quake's epicentre was near Mandalay, and emergency crews are searching for more survivors in Thailand, where an under-construction skyscraper collapsed, killing at least 18 people. The death toll in Myanmar has risen to 1,700, according to state media, with the Wall Street Journal reporting a total of 2,028 deaths. Relief efforts are underway, with the United Nations rushing supplies to estimated 23,000 survivors and countries like India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia sending aid and personnel. The US has pledged $2 million in aid through Myanmar-based humanitarian organizations, and an emergency response team from USAID is deploying to the country.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/woman-pulled-alive-from-myanmar-earthquake-rubble-rescue-ops-on-8050591German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the EU will respond firmly to US President Donald Trump's announced tariffs, but also expressed openness to compromise, as he addressed a trade fair in Hanover.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/01/business/foreign-business/scholz-eu-open-to-compromise-on-tariffs/2083404Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te held a press conference in Taipei on February 14, 2025, and met with senior officials on March 30 to discuss potential US tariffs and review contingency plans.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/taiwan-president-briefed-ahead-possible-us-tariffsUS President Donald Trump's administration is considering imposing tariffs on imports from European Union (EU) countries, with potential rates ranging from 20-25%. This move comes after a dispute between the US and EU over trade policies, as reported by Politico. The proposed tariffs could significantly impact trade between the two economic powers, potentially affecting industries such as agriculture and manufacturing.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/biznes/960720-the-us-may-impose-up-to-25-tariffs-on-imports-of-european-goodsUS President Trump sharply criticized Vladimir Putin, calling for double sanctions on Russian oil, marking a significant shift in his tone towards the Russian president. Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the US and its allies to increase pressure on Russia to disrupt its ability to wage war, describing it as seeking "nothing more than war".
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/960753-volodymyr-zelensky-putin-doesn-t-care-about-diplomacyThe US military junta in Myanmar has hindered aid distribution after Typhoon Mocha, leaving millions without assistance. The US has deployed a disaster relief team through USAID, which will provide basic needs like food and water, but President Donald Trump's decision to defund USAID raises concerns about the country's ability to respond to global crises. The international community is urging pressure on Myanmar's military junta to distribute aid fairly.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1992349/evacuating-myanmars-earthquake-victims-challenges-under-military-junta-ruleThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned of growing humanitarian needs in Myanmar due to extensive destruction caused by a civil war that began after the 2021 military coup, which ousted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. The US pledged $2 million in aid through Myanmar-based organizations, with an emergency response team from USAID deploying to the country. Critical infrastructure is severely damaged, hindering humanitarian efforts and exacerbating the crisis, which has displaced over 3.5 million people and weakened the health system.
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