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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not plan talks with Putin, as previous contacts did not lead to de-escalation.

The US Department of Justice fired prosecutors in cases related to the Capitol riots. This decision by the Donald Trump administration raised concerns about the independence of the department.

Donald Trump criticized Ali Khamenei for his statements about "slapping America," threatening renewed bombings of Iran if uranium enrichment continues. Trump also stated that he saved Khamenei from death by rejecting plans from Israel and the US.

Vladimir Putin has announced cuts to military spending for the next three years after Kremlin officials warned Russia was on the verge of recession. This also comes amid record interest rates and inflation in the country.

Donald Trump said that a truce in Gaza is close and could be reached as early as next week. He noted that the US is intervening due to the death toll and is providing significant aid to the region.

The US Senate did not support a bill that would have required congressional approval for the use of the military against Iran. 53 out of 100 senators voted against limiting powers, including one Democrat and one Republican.

60 congressional Democrats are demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio abandon plans to cut State Department staff. They oppose firing 700 diplomats and canceling entrance exams for service.

On June 27, the US Supreme Court ruled to limit the rights of judges to block presidential decisions, particularly regarding Trump's executive order to revoke birthright citizenship for non-citizens. This decision, approved by 6 conservative judges against 3, strengthens the president's powers and changes the procedure for challenging executive actions.

US President Donald Trump did not rule out the supply of additional Patriot missiles to Ukraine. He answered "Maybe" to journalists' questions about this decision at a press conference at the White House.

Rwanda and DR Congo signed a peace agreement in Washington, mediated by the US, which provides for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo and the launch of economic integration. The US, in turn, received preferential rights to extract minerals in the Congo.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with advisors from partner countries the results of the NATO summit and the prospects for Ukraine's European integration. The discussion focused on increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump.

European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.

Donald Trump accused Ayatollah Khamenei of lying about defeating Israel. The US President said that he saved Khamenei from death and canceled the easing of sanctions after Iran's aggressive statements.

US President Donald Trump said that he could introduce increased tariffs on European exports before or after July 9, the previously set target date. He noted that the date is not fixed and can be changed depending on the achievement of an agreement.

Donald Trump announced the suspension of negotiations with Ottawa on tariffs in response to Canada's introduction of a digital services tax on American tech companies. The U.S. will impose tariffs on Canada within seven days.

Russian President Vladimir Putin supports Donald Trump's idea of "new frontiers of cooperation" after a potential meeting. The Kremlin confirms its readiness for contacts with Trump and respects his initiatives for settling the Russian war in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump made a statement about the future "settlement" of the war in Ukraine, referring to a conversation with Putin.

Russia allegedly seeks to end the war against Ukraine. But - on terms "beneficial" for the Russian Federation. Readiness for the third round of negotiations in Istanbul was also announced. All this was reported by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Council.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated his readiness for contacts with Donald Trump, expressing respect for his initiatives to resolve the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin emphasizes the sincerity of Trump's efforts and is open to negotiations.

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Senator Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia can play a decisive role in achieving a truce. This bill is supported by 82 US senators.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak believes that sanctions against Russia and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table for real talks.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country's nuclear facilities have suffered significant damage from bombings by the US and Israel. Iran will not restart nuclear talks with the US, having canceled the planned sixth round.

On Friday, the price of gold fell by more than 1%, reaching its lowest level in almost a month, due to easing geopolitical and trade tensions. Investors are awaiting US inflation data for clues regarding future interest rates.

The Trump administration reportedly discussed the possibility of helping Iran gain access to $30 billion in exchange for abandoning its nuclear program and investing in a new Iranian nuclear program without uranium enrichment. The negotiations took place against the backdrop of military strikes on Iran and Israel.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes Trump's statements about resuming nuclear talks after the bombings. Iran also denies UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities and suspends cooperation with the IAEA.

Oil prices are heading for their sharpest weekly decline since March 2023 due to the absence of supply disruptions caused by the Iranian-Israeli conflict. Brent and WTI futures have fallen by about 12% this week, returning to "pre-conflict" levels.

The leading Canadian University of Toronto offers refuge to Harvard master's and doctoral students whose visas will be revoked by the US. This will allow students to continue their studies with the help of faculty from both universities.

President of France Macron stated the effectiveness of American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities such as Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. He also emphasized President Trump's active position on a ceasefire in Gaza.

The European Commission is ready to sign a trade agreement with the US but is considering the option of failure. Von der Leyen has received updated proposals on tariffs and promises to defend EU interests.

The US administration intends to limit the exchange of classified intelligence with Congress due to the leak of a preliminary assessment of damages from the strikes on Iran. This decision followed the publication of data on the temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear program.