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08.04.2025

Day 104% Tariffs Declared While Istanbul Talks Advanced

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08.04.2025 ⇢ Day 104% Tariffs Declared While Istanbul Talks Advanced
⌨Morning coverage continued focusing on Trump's tariff policies, with nearly 70 countries seeking negotiations with the US while even Trump-supporting billionaires criticized the measures. Military news highlighted Russian advances in Guevo, Kursk region, which was later declared liberated by afternoon. Reports claimed Ukrainian forces were planning an "echeloned defense" in the remaining occupied areas.

By midday, diplomatic breakthroughs emerged with Russian Foreign Ministry announcing Russia-US talks in Istanbul on April 10, to be headed by Darchiev and Coulter. Continuing the previous day's Russia-US rapprochement theme, NASA-Roscosmos cooperation was highlighted with joint Soyuz MS-27 launch.

Evening headlines were dominated by US escalating the trade war against China with 104% tariffs to begin April 9, prompting Beijing to initiate a WTO dispute. Simultaneously, Brent oil prices fell below $62 per barrel for the first time since April 2021, putting further pressure on the Russian economy.
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Глава Минфина США допустил снижение пошлин на импортные товары

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00:44 (21:44)⇢Trump Escalates Trade War With EU

⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's trade confrontation with the EU, reporting his criticism that European concessions are insufficient (Izvestia), his claim that the EU was created to harm US trade (RBC), and that tariffs will help repay US debt (NTV). Meanwhile, the EU threatens to use "every tool" against US tariffs affecting 70% of their exports (RT). On Ukraine, Russian media reports discuss potential Kyiv capitulation (Lenta), US Congress suggestions that Ukraine cede territory to Russia and vote against Zelensky (Moscow Times), and civilian casualties from Ukrainian drone strikes (Vesti). Trump also announced direct negotiations with Iran (Kommersant), while the WHO head warned a new pandemic is inevitable (TASS).
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Глава МИД Ирана подтвердил встречу с делегацией США в Омане

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Российские бойцы изолировали ВСУ на Запорожском направлении, рассказал офицер

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ВС России в Курской области противостоят колумбийские наемники, сообщил источник

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06:51 (03:51)⇢Trump's Tariff Policy Faces Global Pushback

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariff policies, with nearly 70 countries seeking negotiations with the US (Izvestia, RBC) and even Trump-supporting billionaires criticizing the measures (RBC). Musk reportedly asked Trump to reconsider the decision (Vesti). International relations coverage includes indirect US-Iran talks in Oman (NTV, Kommersant). Military news features Russian claims of confronting Colombian mercenaries in Kursk (RIA Novosti) and advances in Volchansk (TASS). Domestic economic coverage examines the gap between official poverty statistics and Russians' actual financial struggles (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while explaining pension eligibility requirements (Lenta).
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10:16 (07:16)⇢Ukrainian Forces Operate In Russian Border Regions

⌨The newspapers report extensively on international tensions with indirect US-Iran talks scheduled in Oman (Interfax), while Trump threatens escalating tariffs against China, which vows to "fight till the end" (RT). Military developments feature Ukrainian presence in Kursk and Belgorod regions (Moscow Times), with Russian war correspondents describing "fierce fighting" there (Lenta). Space cooperation continues despite tensions, with a Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft carrying a joint Russian-American crew launching from Baikonur (NTV). On nuclear policy, Medvedev stated nuclear disarmament won't happen in the coming decades (TASS), while Trump announced an upcoming Pentagon budget of approximately $1 trillion (Vesti).
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ВСУ нанесли удар по жилым домам в Горловке

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ВСУ нанесли удары по Горловке, есть пострадавшие

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ВС России освободили Гуево в Курской области

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12:51 (09:51)⇢Russian Army Deploys Robotic Evacuator Amid Kursk Advances

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the Ukraine conflict with multiple developments: Russian military claims evacuating wounded with robotic technology (Izvestia), liberating Guevo in Kursk region (RIA Novosti, TASS), and claims of Ukrainian operations being planned in US European command headquarters, according to ex-commander Zaluzhny (Lenta). Peace prospects are receiving attention with Trump criticizing ongoing bombing during ceasefire talks (Moscow Times), and Goldman Sachs assessing 70% probability of a Ukraine agreement (RBC). Other news includes WHO director warning about an inevitable new pandemic (NTV) and criticism of Germany's militarism as "empty and dangerous" (RT).
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"Это обсуждали еще с Ельциным". Какое соглашение Трамп захотел от России

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15:26 (12:26)⇢Russia Passes Law To Try Emigrés In Absentia

⌨The newspapers report on a law to allow trying Russians who fled the country in absentia, which has passed its second and third reading (Interfax). Military news includes Defense Ministry footage of fighting for the village of Guevo in Kursk (NTV, TASS), while Ukrainian TV host Skabeeva is accused of glorifying Russian military participants (Vesti). The Kremlin claims hockey player Ovechkin's NHL goal record as a propaganda victory (Moscow Times). Other headlines mention enhanced control over coin and bullion buying/selling in banks (RBC), Trump-era discussions about agreements with Russia (RIA), and Musk urging Trump to cancel tariffs (RT).
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Китай инициирует спор в ВТО из-за американских пошлин

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17:11 (14:11)⇢Russia-US Diplomatic Talks Resume In Istanbul

⌨The newspapers report extensively on diplomatic talks between Russia and the US. Russian Foreign Ministry announced a second round of consultations on diplomatic missions in Istanbul, with delegations to be headed by Darchiev and Coulter (Interfax, RBC, TASS, Vesti). Military news includes Russian forces clearing Ukrainian military from Guevo in Kursk region (Izvestia, NTV). International relations coverage features Russia's ratification of a strategic partnership treaty with Iran (Moscow Times) and the US explaining troop withdrawal from a Ukraine-supporting hub in Poland (Lenta, RT). China has initiated a WTO dispute over American tariffs (RIA Novosti), while Turkey reversed its decision to ban lemon exports (Kommersant).
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США выдвинули Ирану ультиматум по ядерной сделке

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19:35 (16:35)⇢Kremlin Claims Ovechkin's Hockey Record As Propaganda Victory

⌨The newspapers report on hockey star Alexander Ovechkin, with coverage of his NHL goal record being claimed as a propaganda victory by the Kremlin (Moscow Times) and analysis of his sporting longevity secrets (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Military tensions continue with Russia declaring Ukrainian forces and Western instructors legitimate targets (TASS) and former Ukrainian general Zaluzhny commenting on a NATO command center's role in shaping Kyiv's strategy (RT). Economic news includes the Moscow Exchange Index ending its record-long decline (RBC) and Lithuania's prime minister opposing tightening sanctions against Russians (Izvestia). In international relations, the US issued an ultimatum to Iran regarding a nuclear deal (RIA Novosti).
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США повысили импортную пошлину на китайские товары до 104 процентов

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21:09 (18:09)⇢US Slaps 104% Tariffs On Chinese Goods

⌨The newspapers report extensively on US-China economic tensions, with the US imposing 104% tariffs on Chinese goods (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). Diplomatic relations between Russia and the US are developing with talks scheduled for April 10 in Istanbul (TASS, RT, Interfax). Military news includes Ukraine allegedly capturing two Chinese citizens (Lenta, Moscow Times, Zelensky claiming this could change the conflict dynamics) and Russian special forces preventing a Ukrainian incursion into Belgorod region (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Domestic news mentions Moscow potentially experiencing snowfall in May and June (Vesti) and Governor Vorobyov promising Putin to address all needs of Moscow region residents (NTV).
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Цена нефти Brent опустилась ниже 62 долларов за баррель впервые с апреля 2021 года

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