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NORAD intercepted two Russian Tu-95s and two Chinese H-6s off the coast of Alaska. This is the first time that Russian and Chinese bombers have patrolled together in this region.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba outlined two principles of participation in the peace process. He emphasized respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

During Foreign Minister Kuleba's visit to China, Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. China also assured that it would not supply weapons to Russia, as Xi Jinping had previously promised.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the governor of Guangdong Province of China. He proposed to intensify regional cooperation between Guangdong and Mykolaiv region, in particular in the areas of reconstruction and investment.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed support for China's position on Taiwan. Ukraine will continue to adhere to the “one China” principle in its relations with China.

China's Foreign Ministry has declared its readiness to play a constructive role in the resumption of peace talks on Ukraine. China supports a political settlement, but believes that the conditions for negotiations are not yet ripe.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They discussed bilateral relations, the international agenda and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They were to discuss ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine and bilateral relations.

The US State Department commented on Kuleba's visit to Beijing. Miller emphasized the importance of China recognizing the aggressor and the victims in the war and hearing about Ukraine's losses directly from Kyiv.

In the first half of 2024, Ukraine increased iron production by 22. 25% and steel production by 36.96% year-on-year. This allowed the country to rise to 13th place among iron producers and 21st place among steel producers in the world.

Wang Yi and Dmytro Kuleba will discuss the development of China-Ukraine cooperation and issues of mutual interest. China will continue to support the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine through dialog.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is making his first visit to China since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. He plans to hold detailed talks with his Chinese counterpart on ways to achieve a just peace.

The US Department of Defense considers russia's military presence in the Arctic a potential threat. The Pentagon is also concerned about China's growing activity in the region and calls for strengthening security through partnership with NATO.

Ukraine's agricultural exports increased by 5% to $12. 45 billion in the first half of 2024. The EU remains the main importer, and exports to Africa increased 1.7 times.

China has significantly reduced the volume of semiconductor supplies to russia after the new US sanctions. From January to may 2024, the supply of advanced components through Hong Kong fell by 28%, and through mainland China - by 19%.

Heavy rains and flash floods have killed at least 20 people in China. In Shaanxi province, 12 people were killed by a bridge collapse, and about 30 are missing after cars ended up in the river.

The US Space Force is planning to deploy a new ground-based system to jam enemy satellite signals. The first 11 out of 24 terminals will be installed by the end of the year to protect US troops during conflicts.

In Shaanxi province in northern China, a bridge collapsed as a result of sudden heavy rain and flooding. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, 11 people were killed in the incident.

Today, on July 20, all space enthusiasts can join the celebration of International Moon Day. It was on July 20, 1969, that American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin first set foot on the surface of the Earth's satellite.

A fire broke out in a 14-story department store in the Chinese city of Jigong, Sichuan Province. The incident killed 16 people, caused significant material damage, and enveloped the neighborhood in thick smoke.

Due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's uncoordinated visits to Moscow and Beijing during Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, some countries are considering boycotting ministerial meetings or handing over the presidency to another country.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is planning a surprise visit to Belgrade on Friday to attend the signing of a cooperation agreement between the EU and Serbia on lithium imports, essential for the EU's digital and green transition.

IMF warns of severe global financial uncertainty as risks of sustained inflation rise, higher interest rates, trade disputes, and election-related policy uncertainty.

The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.

Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.

Ohio Senator J. D. Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee, has opposed U.S. military aid to Ukraine but does not support a Russian invasion, and has previously made derogatory remarks about Trump before becoming one of his staunchest allies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.

Customs officers at the Orlivka checkpoint found and temporarily seized more than 22 tons of Russian-made auto parts that were hidden in a truck that arrived from China via Romania and was intended for delivery to a Ukrainian company.

President Zelenskiy said he does not see Western countries pushing Ukraine to negotiate with russia, but acknowledged that some leaders would like to do so.

China's economic growth slowed to 4. 7% in the second quarter of 2024, the slowest since early 2023, due to a sharp contraction in household spending and the ongoing downturn in the real estate market.