## Kremlin says “no plans” for Putin-Trump call as White House warns patience is limited

Authored by euromaidanpress.com

US officials are increasingly concerned that Moscow may use talks as a delay tactic rather than seeking genuine peace.

There is nothing in the schedule for now,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about potential phone conversations between the leaders.

Bloomberg reported that the US is waiting for Dmitriev to brief Putin on his visit before proceeding with the next steps.

When questioned about the results of Dmitriev’s negotiations, Peskov responded: “Let’s wait for his return to Moscow.”.

Rubio indicated the US would determine “in a matter of weeks” whether Russia is serious about peace.

“Congress has already started working on a bill on sanctions, and the pressure from the Capitol will already be growing.

We will send our message to Moscow, and we hope that Moscow will be ready for peace.”. »

### Europe to burned American scientists: We’ll take you in

Authored by politico.eu

“Europe can and should be the best place to do science ... a place that attracts and retains researchers, both international and European.”.

She also set out a trove of enticements for researchers hit by Trump's moves.

Currently, researchers based in the U.S. who relocate to Europe can apply for €1 million beyond the usual maximum grant amount, which will be increased to €2 million. »

### Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in response to Trump tariffs

Authored by polygon.com

Nintendo has delayed pre-orders in the United States for the Switch 2 in response to sweeping new tariffs outlined by the Trump administration earlier this week.

“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” Nintendo said in a statement provided to Polygon.

Nintendo announced its next-generation console on Wednesday, setting the price of Switch 2 at $449.99. A few hours later, U.S. President Donald Trump announced “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of countries, including territories where Nintendo manufactures its hardware. »

### China strikes back at Trump with 34 percent tariff — bans some rare earth exports to the U.S.

Authored by tomshardware.com

In addition to these taxes, Bloomberg reported that China is restricting the export of seven rare earth metals as part of its move against Washington.

The Ministry of Commerce for the People’s Republic of China is sanctioning the following materials: samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium.

However, Trump justified the jump in tariff rates for China as an answer to the non-tariff barriers it allegedly places on U.S. goods. »

### Federal judge rules return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison

Authored by theguardian.com

A federal judge on Friday afternoon ordered the US to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison after a Trump administration attorney was at a loss to explain what happened.

Reuveni had few, if any, to offer, conceding that Abrego Garcia should not have been removed from the US and sent to El Salvador.

In 2019, a US immigration judge granted him protection from deportation to El Salvador because he was likely to face gang persecution. »

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