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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.
The US is strengthening military aviation in the Middle East due to the escalation with Iran, deploying fighter jets from Europe. Trump is considering options for action, including seizing the Iranian hub, but diplomacy remains open.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to America will take place in September, despite Trump's accusations of Chinese interference in the election. Preparations for the trip are ongoing, and the parties remain in contact.
At least three US servicemen have died after the resumption of hostilities. The US is planning larger-scale retaliatory attacks but faces a shortage of resources.
Joseph Aoun arrived in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. On the agenda are security and the situation in the region amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Caroline Leavitt returned to the briefing room for the first time after maternity leave, which began on April 24. She gave birth to a daughter on May 1 and returned to work at the White House at the end of June.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran cannot impose fees for the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as it is an international waterway. The Gulf countries also do not support such payments.
The US State Department has launched a government-wide campaign against the ICC, which has been labeled a threat to sovereignty. Measures include diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and visa restrictions for court staff.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi stated that the NATO summit in Ankara became one of the most successful for Ukraine, despite concerns about Trump's position. He noted the constructive rhetoric of the US president and practical decisions, in particular regarding the license for Patriot.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
The NATO Secretary General stated that Putin must decide whether he is ready for negotiations. Currently, Russia is spending nearly half of its budget on defense.
Taiwan requires US weaponry to strengthen its defense due to pressure from China. Diplomat Alexander Yui (Yui Tah-ray) stated that the island will not rely solely on its allies.