Technology company Oracle may join a consortium of firms that will allow TikTok to operate in the US. The final decision will be made by US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping this week.
Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the publication of spreading "false and defamatory content. " The lawsuit is related to articles about Trump's alleged involvement in the "Epstein affair" and the newspaper's support for Kamala Harris.
Ukrainians should prepare for changes in the currency and investment markets due to the approaching decision of the US Federal Reserve on the interest rate, which is expected on September 17.
On September 16, gold reached a new record of $3689. 27 per ounce, as investors anticipate a reduction in US Federal Reserve interest rates. This weakens the dollar and makes gold more attractive for investment, with forecasts of further growth to $3700.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the White House understands the available sanction mechanisms against Russia. President Donald Trump may decide to apply them, calling on Europe to also impose sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would have a concrete discussion with Donald Trump regarding US security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a document supported by the US and European partners to end the war.
The EU has postponed the presentation of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. This issue has been removed from the Coreper II agenda without a new date being set.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week in New York during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump hopes to negotiate a peace deal involving the Kremlin leader.
Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, called on NATO to step up efforts to be ready for war and expressed confidence that the Russian drone attack on Poland on September 10 was directed from Moscow. He supported Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to stop importing Russian oil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US could use sanctions to harm Russia's economy. He believes that Donald Trump has enough power to make Russian dictator Vladimir Putin fear him.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the US would not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods to stop purchases of Russian oil unless European countries impose high tariffs on China and India. Bessent emphasized the need for Europe to play a more active role in reducing Russian oil revenues and ending the war in Ukraine.
Israeli forces have launched a ground offensive on Gaza City with the aim of destroying Hamas, a new escalation of the conflict. The operation began after Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who supported a swift end to the offensive.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Romania indicates an escalation of the war and the need for its cessation. He noted that ending hostilities requires the consent of both sides, which Russia is not providing.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an active week of diplomacy at the UN General Assembly. He emphasized the importance of coordinated work with European leaders to pressure Russia.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on the US-China agreement on TikTok, emphasizing that it indicates the beginning of a new bipolar world without Russia. He noted that Russia has lost its subjectivity due to the war against Ukraine and is now merely a raw material appendage.
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on companies in India and China that facilitate trade in Russian oil as part of a new package of restrictions. The US proposes tariffs of up to 100% for China and India, and will also affect Russian oil companies.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have not been able to make progress on organizing a summit. He also noted that Europe has split into two "camps" regarding the seizure of Russian assets.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an agreement with China on TikTok ownership after trade talks in Madrid. Details of the agreement will be finalized during Trump's conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
American military personnel observed joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, which began amid escalating tensions with NATO. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited them to see "everything that interests them," which became another sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the country's readiness to strike Hamas leaders, including abroad, and took responsibility for the strike on Qatar. The US, represented by Senator Marco Rubio, emphasizes the need to eliminate Hamas to free hostages and rebuild Gaza.
US President Donald Trump will hold a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. This was preceded by a successful trade meeting in Europe, where an agreement was also reached regarding a company that "the youth wanted to save."
The European Union reminded Trump that it has been gradually phasing out Russian fossil fuels since the beginning of the war, with a clear roadmap. The 19th package of sanctions against Russia is in the final stages of preparation, Brussels said.
US President Donald Trump said he would declare a state of emergency in Washington and federalize it if Mayor Muriel Bowser did not cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This came after Bowser refused to provide information about undocumented migrants, despite the deployment of more than 2,000 troops in the city.
China accused Nvidia, a key AI chip supplier, of antitrust violations amid trade talks with the US.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian called cooperation with Russia legitimate, responding to US calls to the G7 and NATO for additional tariffs. He stated that US actions undermine international trade, and China maintains an impartial position on the war in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump for the first time openly recognized Russia as an aggressor in the war against Ukraine, stating that the aggressor is losing more soldiers. This indicates a change in his position regarding Moscow, although he previously accused Kyiv of inciting the war.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose amid drone attacks on Russian refineries and growing fuel demand in the US. Investors are assessing the consequences of the attacks on oil and fuel exports from Russia.
Increased military spending by NATO countries could lead to an additional 1320 million tons of planet-warming emissions. This is equivalent to Brazil's annual greenhouse gas emissions.
US President Donald Trump predicts the resumption of dialogue between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, according to him, the hatred between Zelenskyy and Putin is boundless, so "I will still have to speak."
US President Donald Trump, while speaking in a luxury suite at the Trump National Golf Club, stated that he is not liked by "smart people. " According to him, they do not like the topics of his conversations.
