Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived at the White House to participate in a peace summit with Azerbaijan, organized by Trump. The signing ceremony of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on August 8.
US President Donald Trump announced the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8. The ceremony will take held at the White House with the participation of leaders from both countries.
The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan will sign a peace agreement in Washington on August 8. The agreement will grant the US exclusive rights to develop a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus.
Russia attacked a compressor station of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in Odesa region. This facility ensures gas supplies from LNG terminals in Greece to Ukrainian gas storage facilities and is involved in the supply route for LNG from the USA and gas from Azerbaijan.
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on August 8. The goal of the meeting is to achieve a peace agreement between the countries, which have been in a long-standing conflict.
As of July 31, watermelon is the sales leader, followed by plum and nectarine. Melon prices are rising, while apples and grapes are getting cheaper.
Ukraine has received Azerbaijani gas via the Trans-Balkan route for the first time, which is a positive step for supply diversification. Expert Volodymyr Omelchenko noted that the volumes are still small, but in the future they could reach billions of cubic meters, provided production in Azerbaijan increases.
Mykhailo Kokhan won a gold medal in hammer throw with a result of 77. 10 m at the World Universiade, which became the 11th medal for Ukraine. Overall, Ukraine ranks 7th in the overall standings.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Russia demonstrates an intention to start a conflict with Azerbaijan. He noted that Moscow's influence in the region has weakened, and Azerbaijan has left its orbit.
Kyrylo Hurnov, a student of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2025 Universiade in the under 80 kg weight category. This is Ukraine's sixth medal at these competitions.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced the preparation of a lawsuit against Russia over the crash of an Azerbaijani Embraer aircraft on December 25, 2024. Azerbaijan demands recognition of guilt, punishment of those responsible, compensation to families, and reimbursement of damages to AZAL.
The updated War&Sanctions database now contains information on 626 vessels of the Russian and Iranian "shadow fleet" that ensure illegal oil supplies bypassing sanctions. Among them are 20 Russian tankers and 11 Iranian vessels that finance the war and attacks on Ukraine.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has published an order from the commander of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces regarding the urgent reinforcement of the military base in Armenia. Personnel selection is being carried out from four combined arms armies, and individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking are prohibited from being selected.
The HUR reports that the Kremlin is accelerating the manning of the military base in Gyumri, recruiting personnel from Rostov, Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea. This is happening against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Evdokimov, expressing protest regarding the death of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. Baku demands an objective investigation and punishment of those responsible, denying accusations of interference in Russia's internal affairs.
In Voronezh, special forces visited businessman Yusif Khalil, and in Yekaterinburg, the head of "Azerbaijan-Ural" Shahin Shikhlinsky, who was previously interrogated after a raid, was detained. These events are taking place against the backdrop of an escalating conflict between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Ilham Aliyev, expressing support for Azerbaijan due to Russia's threats and the killing of Azerbaijani citizens. The leaders discussed bilateral relations and humanitarian cooperation.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andrii Kovalenko, stated that Russia is losing leverage in the South Caucasus. The detention of Sputnik employees in Baku and Armenia's statements indicate a purge of Russian agents.
The General Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan has launched an investigation into the death of two citizens in Yekaterinburg, suspecting torture and premeditated murder by Russian law enforcement. Huseyn Safarov died in an MVD (Ministry of Internal Affairs) facility, and his brother Ziyeddin – in a police vehicle.
Seven people have been detained at the "Sputnik Azerbaijan" office, two of whom have been arrested, for fraud, illegal entrepreneurship, and legalization of illegally obtained property. This happened amidst the agency's failure to comply with the decision to suspend its activities for violating media parity.
In Baku, police detained two Russian FSB employees at the "Sputnik Azerbaijan" office. This happened amidst the cessation of the Russian media outlet's activities due to violation of parity conditions.
The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan canceled all Russian cultural events due to attacks on Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan demands an investigation into this case, which led to the death and detention of compatriots.
Two foreigners, citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia, suspected of selling counterfeit dollars, have been extradited from Germany to Ukraine. They operate as part of a group that sold counterfeit dollars via Telegram channel and mail for 50-60% of the face value.
Ukraine has completed the evacuation of 164 citizens from Iran and Israel, returning them by bus to Kyiv. The operation included a land crossing and air transit through Azerbaijan and Moldova.
An Azerbaijani citizen with a Polish passport was arrested in Greece for espionage near a naval base. 5,000 files with photos of ships entering and leaving the base were found on his devices, and a possible connection to other arrests is being investigated.
On June 22, 176 people, including 133 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Israel due to the worsening security situation. The operation was carried out by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on behalf of President Zelenskyy; the plane with passengers landed in Moldova.
Japan plans to evacuate approximately 90 citizens and their family members from Iran by land to Azerbaijan due to airport closures. The government is considering sending a Self-Defense Force transport plane to a base in Djibouti.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
Today we celebrate International Dubbing Day, World Day Against Child Labor and the Day of the Stock Market Worker of Ukraine. Also today is Superman Day and Snake Day.
The European Union plans to create a maritime security center in the Black Sea to monitor threats and protect infrastructure. The information will be transferred to Ukraine and other countries in the region.
