France and 14 other states signed a joint statement calling on the world to recognize the Palestinian state. This happened after a conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.
The UN conference in New York concluded with a call from 17 countries for an end to Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip. The signatories condemned the attacks by Hamas and Israel, demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops and a halt to settlement construction.
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Ukraine's leading allies in Europe plan to approach the EU for tens of billions of euros in loans for joint procurement of weapons for Ukraine and to strengthen their own defense. The SAFE program envisages loans for weapons, financed by EU debt with a 45-year repayment period.
Malta will announce its recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025. This was announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela, emphasizing the commitment to establishing peace in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the statement by the head of the British government, Keir Starmer, regarding the future recognition of Palestine as a state. Netanyahu believes that Starmer's actions encourage Hamas terrorism.
French company Naval Group, a submarine manufacturer, reported a possible cyberattack on confidential data related to surface ships and submarines. Hackers published 30 GB of information, claiming to have 1 TB of data.
France will launch an air operation in the coming days to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip to meet the urgent needs of the civilian population. This operation will not replace the need to increase the volume of aid through ground transportation.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that normalization of relations with Israel is only possible after the creation of a Palestinian state. According to him, lasting peace in the region can only be achieved after the rights of the Palestinian people are taken into account.
Business and Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds stated that the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state before the end of the current parliament's term in 2029, if it contributes to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. This decision should be used to achieve a breakthrough in the conflict, rather than as a symbolic step.
A study by the "European Movement" showed that only a third of citizens in the largest EU countries consistently support democratic values. 64% of respondents do not rule out the advantages of authoritarian rule, yet almost half support the idea of European defense integration.
Ukrainian athletes won 9 medals at the European Shooting Championship in Châteauroux, France. Olympic champion Mykola Milchev won a bronze medal in the "skeet" discipline, scoring 46 points.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the gradual closing of the funding gap for drone production in Ukraine. New negotiations with partners on this issue are planned for this week, as well as discussions on assistance in strengthening the air shield.
Alina Komashchuk won a bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships in Tbilisi, which was her first individual medal at a world championship. The Ukrainian athlete defeated several strong opponents, losing in the semifinals to a Polish sabre fencer.
In August 2025, five new films will be released in Ukrainian cinemas: "Freaky Friday 2", "Count Dracula: A Love Story", "Weapon", "Caught Red-Handed" and "The Roses". Among them are comedies, mysticism, horror, thrillers and dramas, covering themes of family relationships, mysterious disappearances and the criminal underworld.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron. The parties discussed defense needs, including strengthening air defense, supplying SAMP/T and Crotale missiles, and financing the production of Ukrainian drones. They also discussed the training of Ukrainian pilots on "Mirages" and Ukraine's European integration path.
Israel has resumed air deliveries of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and is taking other measures to alleviate the humanitarian crisis. This includes establishing humanitarian corridors for UN convoys and humanitarian pauses in densely populated areas.
Georgian and American military equipment, including US armored vehicles and Georgian Didgori and Cobra, has been transferred from Senaki to Vaziani for the Agile Spirit 2025 exercises. The convoy passed along the Tbilisi-Senaki-Leselidze highway, welcomed by local residents.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognize a Palestinian state in September, becoming the first Western member of the UN Security Council to do so. This move came after Great Britain and Canada refused to join the initiative due to their unwillingness to anger the United States.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with US President Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss a trade deal. European diplomats do not expect a quick agreement due to Trump's tendency for last-minute cancellations and the complexity of decision-making in the EU.
The head of the French government, François Bayrou, will present to parliament a draft constitutional amendment on granting autonomy to Corsica, ignoring the proposals of the State Council. This step is aimed at preserving trust between the central government and the island after the text of the reform was agreed upon with local representatives.
France's Court of Cassation has overturned a French arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, citing presidential immunity. However, since Assad is no longer president, new arrest warrants can be issued against him, and the investigation into the case may continue.
More than a third of British Members of Parliament, about 220 people from nine parties, have signed a letter to Keir Starmer demanding recognition of the Palestinian state. They consider this an important step towards implementing the two-state principle.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held meetings with representatives of the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and France. Issues of security, reforms, the peace process, military cooperation, and the exchange of 1200 prisoners of war from each side were discussed.
US President Donald Trump commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's intention to recognize Palestine as a state, stating that his words do not matter. Macron plans to make an official statement at the UN General Assembly in September, which has caused outrage in Israel and the US.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to recognize the Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly. This decision drew sharp condemnation from Israel and the United States, but received a positively neutral reaction from European allies.
This will increase the burden on Ukraine's state budget, whose deficit exceeded 20% of GDP last year.
Chinese automaker Zeekr, part of the Geely group, plans to expand its operations in the EU despite the imposed tariffs. The company is preparing to enter the markets of Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain within the next 12-24 months.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize the Palestinian Authority as an independent state. Netanyahu believes this encourages terror and could create an Iranian proxy, as in Gaza.
