What does Russia say about "the ball at your feet"? EU chooses the day to counterattack the US, India announces ambitious vision for the Southern Hemisphere

The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable international events in the past 24 hours.

On March 12, the US began imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, in line with the White House's commitment to no exceptions or exemptions, despite efforts from many countries to avoid this measure. (Source: Times Now News)

Europe

* Russia needs to be briefed by the United States on the results of talks with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia before commenting on whether the ceasefire proposal is acceptable to Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on March 12.

Mr. Peskov also did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump would have a phone call and that this call could be organized very quickly if necessary.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would make its own decisions on the conflict in Ukraine, after Kiev said it was ready to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. (Reuters)

* Ukraine is ready to accept the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, provided that the Russian Federation accepts and implements it simultaneously. The United States will inform Russia that Moscow's agreement will be the key to achieving peace.

The information was stated in a joint statement after negotiations between the Ukrainian and US delegations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11.

On the same day, the Chief of Staff of the President of Ukraine, Mr. Andriy Yermak, said that if Russia agrees to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, Kiev "is ready to work tirelessly to prepare and negotiate the next stage, because, of course, this is only the first step." (RIA)

* The international community welcomed the joint US-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 11, according to which Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "fully supports Washington's efforts to achieve a just peace that ensures lasting security for Ukraine".

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X: “The idea of ​​a 30-day ceasefire is an important and correct step towards a just peace for Ukraine.”

Meanwhile, the High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said that the ceasefire proposal, if accepted by Russia, could be an important step towards achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Churchill also hailed the move as a positive one. Both the EU and the countries noted that it now depends on Russia's decision. (TASS, AFP)

* Russian and US intelligence agencies agreed to regular contact , which was the content agreed upon by Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergei Naryshkin and Head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Ratcliffe in a phone call on March 11.

According to the SVR, this is aimed at ensuring international stability and security, as well as reducing confrontation in relations between Moscow and Washington. The two sides also discussed issues of cooperation between the two intelligence agencies in areas of mutual interest and resolving crisis situations. (CBS News)

* The EU will respond to US steel tariffs from April 1. "We regret this measure," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement on the US tariffs. The EU will "deploy a series of countermeasures" in response to Washington's "unjustified trade restrictions."

Ms Von der Leyen estimated that the US tariffs were worth $28 billion and that the EU's response would impact the equivalent value of US products. (AFP)

Asia-Pacific

* India unveiled an ambitious vision for shared growth and development of the Global South, called “MAHASAGAR” – also known as “Inclusive Progress Together for Security and Growth Across Regions”.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed: "Our vision focuses on trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth and shared security for a shared future." (Hindustan Times)

* China will resolutely respond to US steel tariffs and will take “all necessary measures” to “safeguard its legitimate interests,” according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning.

According to her, the US action "seriously violates the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), severely damages the multilateral trading system based on law and is not beneficial to problem solving. (THX)

* Acting South Korean President Choi Sang-mok called on the military to maintain a firm combat readiness posture in the face of North Korea's growing nuclear and missile capabilities.

The acting president also highlighted the recent change in the paradigm of warfare driven by advanced science and technology such as artificial intelligence, calling for their adoption in the military to "proactively cope with rapidly changing battlefield conditions." (Yonhap)

* Pakistan's efforts to rescue hostages kidnapped on a Jaffar Express train on March 11 were hampered by the attackers carrying bombs and sitting right next to the hostages.

It is still unclear how many terrorists were involved in the attack, but according to some security sources, the authorities killed 27 and rescued 155 passengers. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) - an ethnic armed group - has admitted attacking the Jaffar Express and is currently holding 214 hostages.

On March 12, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the incident, expressed deep concern about the situation of those held hostage and called for their immediate release. (Reuters)

Middle East-Africa

* Iran confirmed talks with China and Russia on its nuclear program on March 14, after Beijing announced it would host the meeting. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the three-way talks would focus on “developments related to the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.”

On March 11, China, Iran and Russia also conducted a joint exercise in the Maritime Security Belt 2025 in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf, through which 20% of the world's traded crude oil passes. (IRNA)

* Moscow supports restoring the Iran nuclear deal in its original form as approved by the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. He said that signals that the US wants the deal to be accompanied by political conditions, such as Iran having to undergo inspections to ensure that it does not support groups in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria or elsewhere, are ineffective. (TASS)

* New talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will begin in Doha (Qatar) on March 11, according to senior Hamas official Abdul Rahman Shadid.

In a statement, Mr. Shadid affirmed that Hamas is approaching “these negotiations in a positive and responsible manner.” For its part, Israel has also sent a team of mediators to Doha to negotiate an extension of the ceasefire in Gaza. (AFP)

America

* The US began imposing a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, in line with the White House's commitment to no exceptions or exemptions, despite efforts from many countries to avoid the measure. The move is believed to be aimed at strengthening protection for US steel and aluminum producers and reviving domestic manufacturing. (Reuters)

* The US House of Representatives passed a bill to fund government agencies through September with 217 votes in favor and 213 against. The bill will be sent to the Senate in the coming days. (Reuters)

* The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has fired its chief scientist and several other staff under an order from President Donald Trump. This is the latest in a series of policies by the administration to cut federal spending and narrow scientific research, especially climate research. (Reuters)

* The Friends of the UN Charter calls on the US to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

In a statement, the group said that the list, which was unilaterally drafted by the US State Department, “lacks transparency and is not trustworthy,” and “reflects the intention to further tighten the illegal economic blockade to make it difficult for Cuba to conduct financial and commercial activities, causing the Cuban people to suffer more disadvantages.” (Cuba Minrex)

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