December 22, 02:33 PM • 13319 viewsDecember 22, 03:27 PM • 4748 viewsDecember 21, 02:01 PM • 64784 viewsDecember 22, 02:33 PM • 13320 viewsDecember 22, 07:59 AM • 36156 viewsDonald Trump suggests the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, and himself. The US President believes that such a meeting should have taken place earlier.
Elon Musk ordered the Starlink terminals in the Kherson region to be disabled in September 2022, which caused communication disruptions and hindered the encirclement of Russian positions. This incident was the first known case of Starlink being disabled on the battlefield, raising concerns about the billionaire's influence on geopolitics.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski appealed to Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, with a request to resume arms supplies to Ukraine after Russian shelling damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv. This incident became a key moment that influenced Trump's change of position regarding military aid to Ukraine.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced possible talks with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump this week. He seeks to gather the leaders in Istanbul to discuss the war in Ukraine.
The price on the spot gold market decreased by 0. 5% to $3350.08 per ounce. The strengthening of the US dollar and optimism regarding trade negotiations between the US and the EU are putting pressure on gold prices.
President Zelenskyy stated that ending the war in Ukraine begins with a meeting of leaders, and the Russian side has also started discussing this issue. Moscow's position is influenced by operations on its territory, not just negotiations.
The first Patriot air defense system battery promised by Trump, along with missiles, has already been delivered to Ukraine.
Ukraine is working to acquire ten Patriot systems that will be sold by the United States. Germany has confirmed the provision of two systems, Norway - one.
President Zelenskyy instructed to prepare a contract for the sale of drones to the USA worth 10-30 billion dollars. This decision is a result of agreements with President Trump.
The third round of negotiations in Istanbul yielded no results, Russia continues its offensive. Experts note that Trump's warnings did not affect Moscow's position, which is not interested in an agreement on someone else's terms.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill canceling $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. This is the first time in decades that Congress has approved a president's request to rescind previously approved funding.
The birth rate in the US in 2024 fell to 1. 6 children per woman, an all-time low. This decline has been ongoing for almost two decades and is linked to economic instability and a lack of social support.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has agreed to purchase two Lockheed Martin helicopters, a key security deal with the US following the lifting of the arms embargo. This deal, worth over $100 million, comes amid trade talks between the countries.
The European Commission has received support from EU member states for the introduction of 30% tariffs on goods from the USA if a trade agreement is not reached. The tariffs could affect goods worth 93 billion euros, but their introduction has been suspended until August 7 for negotiations.
U. S. federal prosecutors have charged Michael Hann, who manufactured seven improvised explosive devices using artificial intelligence advice. He stored five of them and shotgun shells on the roof of a residential building in the SoHo neighborhood of New York.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the negotiations in Istanbul are a continuation of Russia's mockery of Donald Trump.
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association called for additional incentives for electric vehicles after the largest drop in new car sales in 10 months in June. New EV registrations fell by 5.1% to 1.24 million, indicating a slowdown in demand growth.
Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited supplied military-grade explosive octogen to Russia in December for $1. 4 million. This happened despite US warnings of possible sanctions against organizations supporting Russia's war efforts.
The US Army's June parade in Washington, dedicated to Donald Trump's birthday, cost $30 million. The event sparked controversy over expenses and drew protests.
The European Union has concluded an agreement with the United States, under which it will fully pay for military equipment that Washington will send to the EU. A significant part of these weapons will be distributed to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump wants to personally make all decisions regarding sanctions against Russia, as announced by White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt. He has been in close communication with Senator Lindsey Graham, but insists on his role as commander-in-chief.
The Ukrainian side at the Istanbul talks outlined three priorities: a complete ceasefire, organizing a meeting of the leaders of Ukraine and Russia with the participation of Trump and Erdogan, and continuing the humanitarian track. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov noted that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire and is awaiting a political decision from the Kremlin.
A Florida judge rejected US President Donald Trump's request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the trial of convicted sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Trump administration has faced accusations of a lack of transparency from the Department of Justice regarding the Epstein investigations.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that he hears for the first time that a meeting in the format of delegations with the Russian Federation could be the last. He emphasized that Ukraine supports President Trump's initiative and has already held many meetings.
During negotiations in Turkey, Ukraine proposed a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Putin in August. This proposal coincides with the deadline set by Trump for finding a solution.
The US decided to burn nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives purchased for USAID humanitarian programs. These supplies were stored in Belgium after the Trump administration froze foreign aid programs, and proposals for their repackaging and repurchase were rejected.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with Turkish President Erdogan a possible meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, Turkey, and Russia. The goal is to move to real negotiations on ending the war and returning abducted people.
The European Union plans to impose 30% tariffs on American goods worth about 100 billion euros if the US follows through on its threat of tariffs after August 1. This will include industrial goods, cars, and whiskey, affecting a third of American exports to the EU.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the unhindered use of medium- and long-range missiles, such as ATACMS and Taurus, will allow Ukraine to strike at Russia's military infrastructure. This will help slow down the production of missiles and drones, and significantly reduce the effectiveness of Russian air attacks.
Brent and WTI crude futures edged lower after three sessions of declines. This happened amid a US-Japan agreement and discussions of sanctions against Russian oil, which affects global trade sentiment.
