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Putin needs guarantees: Reuters
Sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters that Vladimir Putin is unlikely to support the 30-day ceasefire agreed to by the US and Ukrainian delegations on Tuesday.

The EU will impose retaliatory tariffs on American goods starting April 13
The European Commission announced today that the EU will impose retaliatory tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of US goods starting in April. The body is responding to the US's general tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Macron met with the chiefs of staff of 34 countries Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron held a closed-door meeting in Paris with the chiefs of general staff of about thirty countries.
Volkswagen's profit fell by about 30%
Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen, reported a 30.6% drop in net profit for the 2024 fiscal year. The company sold 9 million vehicles worldwide, down 2.3% from 2023's 9.2 million units.
"The EU is ready to play a full role in the negotiations." European Commission President
"Now the ball is in Russia's court. The European Union and its partners are ready to play a full role in the upcoming peace negotiations," he said.