NEWS ROUNDUP
t.me/R_Diplomat– In negotiations with Russia on Ukraine, the United States expresses many elements that coincide with Moscow's position – Peskov
– Russia and China could participate in the international investigation of the terrorist attack in Kashmir – the head of the Ministry of Defense of Pakistan
– Estonia has released the Kiwala tanker, which was detained on April 11 while en route to the Russian port of Ust-Luga – Sputnik
– China captures the island of Sandy Cay in the South China Sea, belonging to Vietnam – FT
– The number of foreign mercenaries fighting in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decreased – Alaudinov
– Iceland is considering strengthening its defense capability and resuming EU accession negotiations in connection with the actions of the new US administration – Wall Street Journal
– Ukraine and the United States have agreed that the subsoil agreement will not include the American aid provided before it was signed – Shmygal
– Trump "quite rightly" believes that Russia and the United States are moving in the right direction regarding the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict – Lavrov
– The United States is not expanding sanctions against Russia in order "not to interfere with the peace process – Rubio
– This week will be critically important for resolving the crisis in Ukraine, and the United States has reason to be optimistic – Rubio
– Trump asked Macron to leave before starting a dialogue with Zelensky before the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican – The Sun