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News from USA

President Donald Trump criticized the decision of the American central bank to raise interest rates, which occurred for the first time in three years. In response to Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for Canada to become an associated member of the European Union, Trump threatened to impose high tariffs, calling it a 'hostile act.' The U.S. Congress voted on a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on goods from countries buying Russian oil and gas, which will now go to the president's desk.

In brief

  • President Donald Trump sharply criticized the central bank's decision to raise interest rates in the U.S., which occurred for the first time in three years.

  • Trump reacted to von der Leyen's proposal to grant Canada associated member status in the EU by threatening to impose serious tariffs.

  • The U.S. Congress voted on a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on goods from countries buying Russian oil and gas, which will now go to the president's desk.

Poland

In Poland, pressure is mounting on the government due to rising fuel prices, leading to a conflict between the government and the Presidential Palace over the bill on extraordinary profits of fuel companies. In Warsaw, a tragic incident occurred where a 26-year-old mother was charged with the murder of her newborn. In Krakow, the Confederation's presidential candidate failed to gather enough signatures, causing outrage among party members.

In brief

  • The government in Poland is trying to control rising fuel prices, putting pressure on Orlen and the Presidential Palace regarding the bill on extraordinary profits of fuel companies.

  • In Warsaw, a 26-year-old mother was charged with the murder of her newborn, and investigators are examining the circumstances of this tragic incident.

  • The Confederation's presidential candidate in Krakow failed to gather enough signatures, causing outrage among party members.

World

On the international stage, Donald Trump continues his policy, threatening to impose high tariffs on the European Union in response to tightening cooperation with Canada. Night attacks occurred in Kyiv, resulting in numerous injuries among civilians. Meanwhile, Russia continues its provocations, and the situation in Ukraine remains tense.

In brief

  • As a result of the night attacks on Kyiv, at least 12 people were injured, including children, and the city is struggling with severe damage.

  • The U.S. Congress passed a bill on sanctions against Russia, paving the way for imposing 100 percent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.

  • Trump announced the possibility of imposing high tariffs on the European Union in response to tightening cooperation with Canada.