Bitcoin rose to $109,000 on Monday, bolstered by optimism about "crypto week" in Washington and Elon Musk's statement of support for Bitcoin by his new party.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 10% tariffs on countries that join BRICS' "anti-American policies. " This announcement came amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group criticized US tariff policies.
Tesla shares fell by more than 3% due to investor concerns about Elon Musk's focus after his announcement of creating a new political party in the US. This decision drew criticism from Donald Trump and concern from analysts regarding its impact on the company.
The US dollar is hovering near multi-year lows due to uncertainty over new tariffs that Donald Trump plans to impose. The euro is also showing a downward trend.
President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have disagreements regarding aid to Ukraine within the framework of the "coalition of the willing" and approaches to communicating with Donald Trump. France is irritated by Britain's decision to engage with Trump, while London is annoyed by Paris's approach to negotiations.
Oil prices fell after OPEC+ increased production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, exceeding expectations. Uncertainty regarding US tariffs also affected demand.
The White House called "disgusting" claims of improper staffing of the meteorological service during the massive flood in Texas. The Trump administration plans to cut 800 jobs at NOAA and its budget by 30%, which has drawn criticism.
Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk's idea of creating a third political party in the US, calling it "ridiculous" and stating that Musk "has gone off the rails. " Trump believes that such parties only create chaos.
Israel has sent a negotiating team to Qatar to discuss a 60-day truce in Gaza, which includes an exchange of hostages and bodies of the deceased. US President Donald Trump personally guarantees Israel's adherence to the cessation of military operations.
In Texas, the death toll from the massive flood has risen to 80 people, including 28 children. US President Donald Trump has promised federal support and is considering visiting the state.
Donald Trump stated that he "helps a lot" Ukraine, which is resisting Russia, and commented on his conversation with Zelenskyy. He also reiterated that the war would not have started if he had been president.
US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire in Gaza on July 7 if an agreement is reached. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Qatar, envisioning a 60-day truce and the release of hostages.
The death toll from the Texas flood has reached 67, including 21 children. 11 girls from the camp remain missing, with searches continuing for the third day. President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Kerr County.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the United States is close to concluding several trade agreements. President Trump will send letters to 100 countries regarding tariff increases from August 1.
Kit Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, commented on the conversation between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. He noted Trump's readiness for cooperation and thanked Zelenskyy for his condolences regarding the floods in Texas.
Elon Musk announced the creation of a new political party, the "American Party," after polling his followers. The party's goal is to "restore freedom" to the United States, opposing the two-party system.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi explained that Donald Trump avoids a direct answer regarding arms sales to Ukraine due to Americans' understanding of the ongoing peace process. According to him, the US seeks to incline Russia towards certain steps, which is why the wording is cautious.
Donald Trump said he was unsure of his ability to end Russia's war against Ukraine, despite previous promises. He held talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, with the conversation with the latter proving more productive.
The USA is considering a bill and sanction steps as leverage against the Kremlin, as stated by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi. Ukraine hopes for the adoption of sanctions that will stimulate the peace process.
Elon Musk officially announced the creation of his political party called "Party of America". The decision was made based on the results of a poll on the social network X, where 65.4% supported the initiative.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that China could ask Russia to start hostilities in Europe to distract the West in the event of an attack on Taiwan. He emphasized the need to deter Russia and China by strengthening NATO and cooperating with the Indo-Pacific region.
Donald Trump said he was not sure if he could end Russia's war against Ukraine. He called the situation in Ukraine "Biden's deal" and noted that his conversation with Zelenskyy was "very good and very strategic."
The President of Ukraine called the conversation with the head of the White House "maximally productive. " The heads of state discussed air defense issues and joint weapons production.
The editorial board of The New York Post appealed to US President Donald Trump with a call to resume the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The publication emphasizes that the suspension of air defense supplies harms Ukraine and US interests, and also warns against world destabilization in case of Ukraine's fall.
US President Donald Trump has signed letters to 12 countries, setting tariff levels on exports to the US. These tariffs, which can reach 70%, will come into force on August 1.
BlackRock Inc. stopped seeking investors for a multi-billion dollar Ukraine reconstruction fund earlier this year after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The fund was supposed to raise at least $500 million from countries and $2 billion from private investors.
US President Donald Trump announced the start of negotiations with China on a possible deal regarding TikTok. He noted that the US has "largely" concluded an agreement on the sale of the application.
Donald Trump said he discussed sanctions against Russia with Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin "is not thrilled" about them. Trump also had a conversation with Zelenskyy, which he called "very good" and "strategic."
On the night of July 5, Russian troops attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, as a result of which four people were injured and civilian infrastructure was damaged. Air defense forces shot down five drones, but the debris caused destruction and fires.