**US Soldiers and Vehicle Found in Lithuania**
A search operation in Lithuania has found an M88 armored vehicle that was carrying four missing American soldiers. The vehicle was removed from a swamp on March 31, six days after it disappeared in a training area.
The US soldiers and the tracked vehicle went missing on March 25 near the city of Pabrade, which is home to a US military camp. It’s unclear if the soldiers were inside the vehicle at the time.
The search and rescue operations are ongoing, with officials urging calm and caution as investigators work to determine what happened.
**Ukraine War Updates**
In other news, Ukrainian forces have downed 57 out of 131 Russian drones overnight, while another 45 drones disappeared from radar. This comes as Estonia’s defense minister warned that the threat level will increase significantly once the war in Ukraine is stopped.
The regional Investigative Committee in Russia reported that a gunman was neutralized after shooting at people on the street.
**Rare Earth Metals and US-Russia Relations**
There have been developments in the rare earth metals sector, with Russia and the US discussing possible cooperation. However, US President Donald Trump suggested that he is “pissed off” and “very angry” about Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s focus on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
**Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal**
The US has proposed an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine for several weeks now. However, this proposal has been met with continued attacks by Russia.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that a complete ceasefire without conditions could be achieved by April 20.
**Other News**
Sweden has allocated $7.6 million to support Ukraine’s drone and demining capabilities as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
A Ukrainian director’s documentary received an award at a film festival in Denmark.
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