**Explosion Rocks Market in Kyiv, Killing 2**
An explosion occurred at a market in the northeastern part of Kyiv on April 3. The blast caused casualties and damaged the area.
The police are investigating the incident, but preliminary reports suggest that a gas cylinder exploded. Two people were killed, according to official reports.
Emergency services, including bomb disposal experts and medics, rushed to the scene in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv.
**US Secretary of State Talks NATO**
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at a press briefing alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Rubio emphasized that the United States is more involved with NATO than ever before.
**Ukraine’s Exports and Economy**
In other news, Ukraine’s exports to the US in 2024 totaled $874 million. The country’s economy minister said this includes cast iron worth $363 million and pipes worth $112 million.
**Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with both sides suffering casualties. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 28 Russian drones overnight, while Russian forces suffered over 1,390 casualties in the past day alone.
**International Support for Ukraine**
The international community is showing support for Ukraine. The US, EU, and other countries are providing aid to help cover Ukraine’s ammunition needs. A joint European military fund has also been proposed to purchase military equipment and weaponry.
**Reconstruction Efforts**
Ukraine’s prime minister said that nearly $7.4 billion in funds have been allocated for “priority recovery projects” in 2025, but a deficit of nearly $10 billion remains to finance reconstruction projects.
**US-Russia Diplomacy**
A meeting between Russia’s sovereign wealth fund head and the US president’s envoy has taken place, reportedly discussing a comprehensive ceasefire agreement.
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