US senators have amended a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, extending its scope to Iran. The document maintains broad sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
Diplomatic sources have confirmed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump in Washington on July 28. This marks a significant diplomatic event.
On the night of July 24, a massive power outage occurred in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia. The causes of the blackout are currently unknown, and official authorities have not provided explanations.
Ukraine and the United States signed a bilateral statement of intent on defense partnership. The agreement provides for the export of Ukrainian drones for military testing at the Pentagon.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The Phalanx Center is destroying enemy logistics using cyber intelligence and drones. Commander Dmytro Filatov stated that a complete blockade of the highway to Crimea is a realistic goal.
Satellites have confirmed damage to the bridge leading to the Arabat Spit. Strikes were also recorded on the Chonhar Bridge and crossings over the North Crimean Canal.
EU ambassadors have approved sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 Russian entities. The extension of the ban on any investment in Crimea for one year was also approved.
Armenia's CEC allowed the "Strong Armenia" bloc to participate in the June 7 elections. The commission found no grounds to cancel the registration of the pro-Russian force.
The EU plans to extend protection for Ukrainians beyond 2027 with new rules for men. The restrictions will not affect those who are already in Europe.
A new air defense ring consisting of over 100 "Pantsir" systems on towers has been erected around Moscow. Putin's Valdai residence has been hidden on maps and its protection reinforced.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
The European Union has initiated a written procedure to provide a loan to Ukraine and implement new restrictions against Russia. This was reported by journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
Air defense systems have been placed on special towers around the dictator's Valdai residence. The number of defensive points is only five times less than Moscow's defense.
A former Radio Liberty journalist was detained in Chita on suspicion of transmitting data to the SBU. He is accused of facilitating cyberattacks on Russian government agencies.
Mikhail Shvydkoy and Russian clergy arrived in Georgia for the farewell to Patriarch Ilia.
The National Bank called on the EU to mediate in the case of cash seizure and detention of Oschadbank employees. Hungary has already expelled the Ukrainians from the country.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.
The court chose a pre-trial measure for Volodymyr Kompanichenko, the head of the SBU department in Zhytomyr region, in the form of detention for 60 days. He is accused of abuse of power and providing undue benefits in a case involving the embezzlement of UAH 1.4 billion.
Graffiti insulting Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Lytvynenko appeared in the center of the Serbian city of Novi Sad. This happened a day after the monument to Taras Shevchenko was damaged.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Kyiv region on February 22, one person was killed, and 8 people, including a child, were rescued. Destruction and fires were recorded in the Obukhiv, Brovary, Boryspil, Bucha, and Fastiv districts of the region.
Amnesty International has reported a threat of execution for 30 activists in Iran, accusing the authorities of using the death penalty to suppress dissent. Among the accused are two minors.
Georgia's "friendliness" rating towards Russia increased from 15 to 19. 4 points over the year, according to a study by a Russian institute. The country is now in the category of "Relatively friendly/unfriendly communication regimes."
Possible transport vehicles for the Oreshnik missile system have been spotted at the former Krychaw-6 military airfield in Belarus. Satellite images from Planet Labs on February 9 confirm the active deployment of the military base.
Baku military court sentenced former leaders of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Among them are the ex-president, commander of the armed forces, and other high-ranking officials.
EU ambassadors have agreed on sanctions against 15 individuals and 6 organizations in Iran for suppressing protests. Sanctions have also been imposed against 4 individuals and 6 organizations for assisting Russia in the war against Ukraine.
As a result of a Russian attack in the Kyiv region, a man and a woman were killed, and their 4-year-old daughter was rescued. The fire engulfed an apartment building, damaging about 50 apartments.
Adam Kadyrov, the son of the head of Chechnya, was taken to a new republican hospital in Grozny after a car accident. He is in critical condition in intensive care, and roads to the hospital are blocked.
European officials are discussing sending 15,000-30,000 troops to Ukraine, with France and Great Britain leading the ground and air components, and Turkey ensuring the security of transport routes in the Black Sea, ahead of the summit in Paris, where specific commitments regarding Ukraine's security are expected.
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan released an interim report on the crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines near Aktau. According to the report, the aircraft was damaged by "striking elements of a warhead," but their origin has not been established.
