History From trade wars to battlefields: Tariff disputes have ignited some of history's biggest conflicts Konstantin Gaivoronsky 1 May 2025 History shows that tariff wars, similar to the one recently initiated by Donald Trump, have often escalated beyond economic sparring into actual armed conflict. For example, tariffs were among the contributing factors that ignited the U.S. Civil War.

US senators are preparing “crushing” sanctions against Russia - they will be adopted if Putin does not go to negotiations. This was stated by a resort-republican, a close ally of Donald Trump Lindsay Graham. According to him, he enlisted the support of 72 senators . This is written by Bloomberg. Graham also said that he also has sufficient support in the House of Representatives in order to submit a bill to vote there. The bill implies not only the imposition of sanctions against Russia.

About a month ago, the leadership of Tesla seriously dealt with the issue of continuity - against the backdrop of the collapse of shares and an increase in the discontent of shareholders. The Board of Directors turned to several recruiting companies with a request to search for a new CEO instead of Ilon Mask, writes The Wall Street Journal. The reason was the fears that Musk pays less Tesla attention, giving preference to work in the administration of Donald Trump.

Pavel Krisevich, corrugatedist, who left the colony in January, was detained at the Miloslavskaya railway station in the Ryazan region.

In Moscow, a verdict in the case of major fraud against pensioners was sentenced . The Lublin District Court of the capital found guilty participants in the criminal scheme acting under the guise of the provision of legal services. The press service of the Moscow courts mentions the name of one of the members of the group-Eduard Alibogovich Kekelik. He was found guilty of committing 113 crimes under articles on fraud.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called the signing of an agreement with the United States on cooperation in the production of minerals by the result of his conversation with Donald Trump during the funeral of the Pope. “In fact, now we have the first result of the Vatican meeting that makes it really historical. We are very waiting for other results of our conversation, ”Zelensky said. According to him, the document will be sent to the Verkhovna Rada for ratification.

Politics Ekaterina Bazanova 1 May 2025 In Argentina, a scandal around the Russian sect “Ashram Shambhala”, led by Konstantin Rudnev, who has served 11 years for its creation. Several Russians are suspected of trafficking in people, using slave labor and drug sales. The family, whose case will be disassembled on May 2, even spent three days in prison simply for the fact that on the day of the arrest of Rudnev flew along the same route as the detained members of the sect.

Donald Trump said Truth on the social network that he would put forward Michael Waltz to the post of regular representative of the United States to the UN. Thus, the American president confirmed that the Waltz was fired from the post of national security adviser. The duties of the US Presidential Advisor to National Security will be performed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump added.

The Russian authorities announced the “massive attack” of Ukrainian drones on the market in the city of Alyoshka in the Kherson region. According to the “governor” of the region Vladimir Saldo, who was appointed by Russia, at least seven people were killed as a result of the blow, more than 20 were injured.

The court in the United States ruled that Apple deliberately violated the lawsuit in the case against the Epic Games of competition in the App Store. This was announced by CEO Epic Games Tim Suini. The case was referred to the prosecutor for possible criminal proceedings. The trial began in 2020, when the Epic Games-the developer Fortnite-introduced its own payment system in the game on the iOS, bypassing the 30 percent commission of Apple.

The Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan announced the introduction of new rules for issuing investor visas. Now foreigners who have invested at least $ 300 thousand in the authorized capital of Kazakhstani companies or in local emission securities will be able to submit an electronic request for the receipt of the “gold visa”. The owners of such visas will continue to apply for a residence permit for up to 10 years.

News The Insider 30 April 2025 Granada residents use flashlights to navigate the streets during the April 28, 2025 blackout. Photo: NurPhoto / Getty Images Spain’s National Court has designated the investigation into the recent large-scale blackout as “secret” amid suspicions that it may have been caused by a cyberattack. Judge José Luis Calama made the decision on April 29 at the request of prosecutors, according to a report by news agency Europa Press.

Ukrainian volunteer, activist and blogger Sergei Sternenko announced an attack on him. “They attacked me. I am wounded, ”he wrote in his Telegram channel. He later clarified that there was no threat to life, and the attacker was detained. “Thanks to the SBU for the lightning -fast reaction. If not for them, I could no longer write anything, ”Sternenko added. The Security Service of Ukraine confirmed that the attempt was prevented.

The Trump administration notified the Congress of their intention to allow export to Ukraine military purposes through a direct commercial sales mechanism (DCS) in the amount of over $ 50 million. Kyiv Post writes about this with reference to diplomatic sources. The transaction involves the supply of military goods, technical data and related services to Ukraine.

Pavel Krisevich, corrugatedist, detained in the Ryazan region on police orientation, was arrested for 10 days according to the administrative article on disobedience to the legal order of a police officer (Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). According to the artist’s Telegram channel, he is arrested "for emotional behavior and abuse." The court took place in the police department of Skopin.