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The three countries fear that EU rules for electric vehicles will constrain their automakers. Turkey warns of risks to EU industry.
Zelenskyy enacted sanctions against 20 vessels, 29 individuals, and 29 companies linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex and Rostec. The restrictions also targeted 10 propagandists.
German investigators suspect Russian and Belarusian citizens of attempting to blow up a Ukrainian aircraft with a drone. One of them may be linked to the GRU
The President of Ukraine said that prolonging the war and the blockade of the Black Sea threaten global food security. Grain exports are becoming more expensive.
Three employees received $45,000 each, while another received $20,000. The White House said that the gifts comply with ethical standards.
The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.
Ukrainian Danylo Kravchenko won gold at the Junior European Championships in the under-73 kg category. In the final, he defeated Russian Armin Sobliyev.
Kyrylo Budanov said that he regularly communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin almost until the Wagner mutiny in 2023. He also contacted Igor Kostyukov regarding grain routes.
Over 7 months, 1. 5 million tonnes of cargo were transported through Moldova. Experts are calling for the route to be expanded to Constanța and other regions.
A bill imposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy resources is stalled in the U. S. House of Representatives. Congress fears rising prices.
Erdogan reported on the expansion of nuclear cooperation with Russia and the construction of new power plants. The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is close to being launched.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
Ankara has proposed a mechanism for the safe export of grain through the Black Sea and is discussing it with Kyiv and Moscow. The parties have not yet reached an agreement.
A ferry carrying 259 passengers capsized off Cyprus: eight people died and 19 were hospitalized. The vessel sank to a depth of 514 meters.
A ferry carrying 267 people capsized off Cyprus: 8 died, 18 are missing. The captain and seven crew members were detained.
After the attack, the crew abandoned the «OMSKY-107», and the unmanned vessel drifted toward the Turkish coast. The ship ran aground near Şile.
The Foreign Ministry reported that there are no Ukrainians among those affected. Rescuers are searching for possible missing persons.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
The ferry, which was traveling from Kyrenia to Taşucu, capsized 6 km from the shore. At least 159 people have been rescued; a search operation is under way.
After a 10-day operation, the military freed the captured MV LATUF and destroyed four pirate boats. The ship continued on its route.
Due to its currency policy, Turkey has become more expensive for foreign tourists. From May to July, the flow of visitors declined, particularly from the United Kingdom.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Major Sergei Sechkov of the 332nd Regiment was killed in the explosion, and his wife was injured. A 24-year-old Russian woman is suspected of carrying out the blast.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
Beijing promised to protect its interests after the U. S. plans to expand sanctions against Iran and its partners. China buys most of Iran’s oil.
Asim Munir will visit Tehran on August 24 for talks on peace and security. The sides will discuss the conflict, U.S. sanctions and the Houthi issue.
The warrant concerns the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and 35 people. Ankara also plans to appeal to Interpol.
Ukraine and Indonesia have signed a five-year memorandum on joint Antarctic and tropical research. The first projects will begin in December.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.