Ukraine-US talks in Riyadh, liberation of Nadiia village in Luhansk region - Weekend brief
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Ukrainian troops liberated a village in the Luhansk region. Meanwhile, the delegations of Ukraine and the United States met in Saudi Arabia.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
Ukraine-US talks in Riyadh
The second meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and the United States took place in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, March 23. According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this time the talks were more technical.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that during the meeting, the parties were to discuss proposals for the security of energy and infrastructure facilities.
According to The New York Times, this time the talks in Riyadh will last two days. On Sunday, the talks were held between Ukraine and the United States, and today they are to be held between Washington and Moscow. A Ukrainian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that additional talks between the Ukrainian and American sides could take place today, but everything depends on progress.
The purpose of this meeting is to agree on the details of a possible partial ceasefire (cessation of attacks on the energy sector, and navigation in the Black Sea), which could be a decisive step toward a complete cessation of hostilities.
Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade liberates village of Nadiia in Luhansk region
The Third Assault Brigade liberated the village of Nadiia in the Svatove district, Luhansk region.
“The capture of Nadiia cost the enemy two months of effort and two wiped out mechanized regiments - the 752nd and 254th 20th army of the Russian Federation,” said Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the Third Army Corps.
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US makes $5 billion in one day through 'golden card' program for immigrants
The US has launched a program to sell "golden cards," which grant permanent residency. In just one day, the government earned $5 billion.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stated that each card costs $5 million. Despite the high price, 1,000 of these cards were sold in a single day, generating $5 billion for the budget.
According to forecasts from the administration of US President Donald Trump, this initiative could bring in $5 trillion if 1 million cards are sold.
Pope makes first public appearance since hospitalization
The Pontiff left the hospital on March 23, where he had been receiving treatment for severe pneumonia.
Faithful gathered near the hospital and in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City as Pope Francis left the medical facility. He greeted the crowd from the balcony of his hospital room.
The Pope was picked up by a convoy with a police escort.
Italy puts Starlink talks on hold after Musk's controversial remarks
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