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The United States added Raúl Castro’s grandson, a Cuban bank, and four companies to its sanctions list. Washington promises to increase pressure on Havana.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow as an attempt to preserve intelligence communication channels. The visit took place amid the Russia–Ukraine war.
Denmark has sent the first group of conscripts to serve in Greenland amid the U. S. president's intentions to obtain the territory. Copenhagen has also pledged billions of dollars for the island's defense.
The US and Ukraine are discussing a license to produce Patriot missiles. Marco Rubio said that building the plants would take years.
The United States will allegedly gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s reserves. The details of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
The Trump administration has suspended visa interview appointments for applicants worldwide due to global training for consular staff. Applicants are having their appointments rescheduled, while the policy of tightening immigration faces legal obstacles.
The US is not currently planning new strikes on Iran, focusing instead on sanctions and a naval blockade. A military response has not been ruled out in the event of an attack by Tehran.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
Marco Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador in Washington after Trump threatened to bomb the country over talks with Iran.
The UN Secretary-General expressed serious concern over US sanctions against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seyé. The UN called the ICC a pillar of international justice.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the creation of a task force to combat birth tourism.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that the secret flight from Turkey using an Air Force One decoy aircraft was organized by the Secret Service and the military. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were aboard the decoy aircraft.
The U. S. State Department is seeking the transfer of Robert Gilman, who is in a stupor at a hospital in Voronezh. The hospital is not allowing his relatives or diplomats to see him.
The United States imposed sanctions against eight Cuban officials and military enterprises over ties with China and Russia. The restrictions concern arms supplies and the recruitment of Cubans for the war against Ukraine.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The FBI has established partnerships with law enforcement agencies in China and Russia to combat cyber fraud, fentanyl, and other crimes. Joint operations have already yielded results, but are raising concerns due to risks to U.S. security.
Trump said Iran will face a strong blow if the strait is not opened. Oil prices fell due to progress in negotiations.
Fire Point chief designer Denys Shtilerman stated that Ukraine will not receive Patriot interceptor missiles in the near future. He believes that US statements about converging positions are preparation for pressure, not mediation.
US President Donald Trump decided to refrain from a new strike on Iran, agreeing to the request of Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. The terms of the agreement are the cessation of the nuclear threat and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington's campaign against the ICC is aimed at protecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Rubio reported that after the start of the campaign, five countries announced their withdrawal from the court.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The talks will take place against the backdrop of the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the US conflict with Iran.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
Lavrov said that the Russian Federation agreed with the US proposals at the meeting in Anchorage, but the American side did not fulfill its obligations. He added that Zelensky did not do what Trump proposed.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that new concepts are needed to end the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that the U.S. is ready to seek a compromise when the opportunity arises.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila. They discussed U.S.-Russia relations and the need to end the war in Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a readiness for a realistic and patient approach so that the Cuban people can feel prosperity. He emphasized that the socialist model does not work, but the timeline for changes is not defined.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his intention to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. He noted that the U.S. is ready to play a constructive role in ending the war.
Sergei Lavrov stated that the US, through arms supplies and intelligence data, is directly involved in directing Ukrainian weapons at targets in Russia. Tomorrow he plans a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
ASEAN ministers expressed concern over the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East. The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies.