Gilman's Release Could Restart Ukraine Talks
The release of American citizen Robert Gilman is being viewed as a potential catalyst for resuming dialogue between Washington and Moscow on a Ukraine settlement. Against this backdrop, the visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv remains announced as taking place "within a week to ten days," though specific dates have still not been named. The humanitarian gesture is being used as a warm-up before difficult negotiations — classic diplomatic mechanics, in which a symbolic step precedes substantive talks.
Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt has announced her departure from the position of press secretary for the Trump administration — the personnel change comes amid intense diplomatic activity on several fronts at once, from Iran to Ukraine. At the same time, the Washington Post reported that Trump plans to spend nearly $1 billion on renovating the White House. The change of the person who explains the White House's position to the press on a daily basis is a notable moment precisely now, when the administration's rhetoric is especially important for the markets.
Americans Demand Stricter Regulation of Social Media
61% of surveyed US citizens supported tighter regulation of social media — a significant figure capable of pushing Congress toward legislative initiatives as early as this year. For businesses working in digital advertising or the platform economy in the US, this is a signal to prepare for new compliance requirements and possible restrictions on data collection.
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