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The Élysée Palace confirmed the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, which will be led by Macron and Starmer. Zelenskyy's participation is expected to discuss security guarantees.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a meeting in Paris on September 4. Leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of troops.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in September to discuss international security guarantees. This will be a continuation of the negotiations that took place in Washington.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Rhode founder Hailey Bieber personally chose Russian model Anna Goryainova for the ad campaign. Bieber found her on social media and recommended her to the team. Rhode was sold to e.l.f. for $1 billion.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have initiated the re-imposition of UN sanctions against Iran. This is due to Tehran's failure to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day, noting the courage of its people. He assured of France's unwavering support in the fight for justice and peace.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was illuminated in blue and yellow on August 24 in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day. This symbolizes France's solidarity with Ukraine; similar actions are taking place in various European countries.
The Head of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that the issue of deploying contingents in Ukraine was not discussed within NATO. He noted that this issue is part of international politics and negotiations with Moscow.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a conversation with Emmanuel Macron, stated Ankara's readiness to join initiatives for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The leaders also discussed the escalation in the Middle East, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
France reacted harshly to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on August 20-21, which caused casualties and destruction. Paris emphasizes that the Kremlin's actions prove the absence of a desire for peace, despite declarations about negotiations.
A debate has arisen in Germany regarding the country's possible participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out such a possibility, but society and politicians are divided in their opinions.
A meeting between representatives of Syria and Israel, mediated by the US, took place in Paris to de-escalate tensions. A truce in Suweida, stabilization of southern Syria, and the restoration of the 1974 agreement were discussed.
Today, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" took place, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Security guarantees for Ukraine and next steps were discussed.
Valentyna Zhytnyk, a Ukrainian jewelry designer and former Miss Ukraine Earth, has her Zgarda piece permanently exhibited at the House of Ukraine Museum in San Diego. This marks the first time a Ukrainian artist's jewelry has joined the museum's collection.
Ukraine's rhythmic gymnastics team, consisting of eight athletes, has departed for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Among them are two debutantes at the senior world championship.
Former head of state enterprise of the Ministry of Defense notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that no appeals from Ukrainians regarding the bus accident near Cairo have been received. There is no information about the presence of Ukrainians among the victims in local law enforcement agencies.
Balenciaga has released a new Marché Packable Tote Medium bag, which imitates a supermarket bag. The accessory made of polyamide and Dyneema costs over $1000 and can hold up to 10 kg.
An English tourist in Paris became a victim of a theft of a Richard Mille watch worth 190,000 euros. The theft occurred near the Eiffel Tower when the man was getting into a taxi.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
22-year-old Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi is moving to French club PSG for 67 million euros. He will sign a 5-year contract and arrive in Paris by August 13.
In the Aude region of southern France, the largest forest fire of the year is raging, claiming the life of an elderly woman and leaving more than 2,500 households without electricity. The fire covered more than 13,000 hectares, destroying at least 25 houses, and up to 80% of the buildings in the village of Jonquières burned down.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
At Madrid's Barajas airport, an Iberia plane made an emergency landing after colliding with a vulture. The bird hit the plane and was then sucked into the left engine.
French swimmer Leon Marchand became world champion for the third time in the 200-meter individual medley, clocking 1:53. 68. This happened the day after he set a world record in the same event.
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.
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.