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The East Europe Foundation cooperated with Fedorov’s agencies in at least eight donor programs. After his dismissal, he joined the foundation and received a reservation from mobilization.
Starting September 29, the United States will restrict imports from Canada of dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles. The decision was made in response to Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs.
Brent rose to $99. 39 after the US destroyed five Iranian tankers. The market fears disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian tankers following missile attacks by the IRGC on an American vessel. Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.
The Sussexes will remain non-working members of the royal family after returning to Britain. Their security will be determined by a separate committee.
Canada has imposed 15–50% tariffs on goods from the United States following the failure of negotiations. Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on Washington.
The market is short about 4 million barrels of oil products per day due to the wars and constrained refining capacity. Diesel in the US has risen to a record high.
US forces said they had destroyed or damaged three Iranian oil tankers. Washington called it a response to Iran's missile launch.
Iranian state media reported that the IRGC Navy had seized an American unmanned underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz. The US did not comment on the statement.
Three U. S. agencies have reported aggressive AI distillation by Chinese companies. The method makes it possible to reduce the cost of creating models.
The leaders of Russia and the United States spoke for an hour about ending the war and restoring ties. The Kremlin denied having aggressive plans toward Europe.
Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.
The Kremlin spokesperson stated that the Russian Federation was ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States. He accused Kyiv of "inflexibility" and threatened "a deterioration in the terms of peace".
Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must participate in negotiations on ending the war. He also stated the need for security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Ukraine and the U. S. have developed several ideas for ending the war. Zelenskyy said that their details are not being disclosed yet.
The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is counting on U. S. support in implementing the Freyja anti-ballistic project.
Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Trump’s map showing an American flag over Iceland inappropriate and summoned the U. S. ambassador. The post appeared amid attention focused on Greenland.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U. S. President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for further work on a ceasefire. They also discussed peace in the Middle East.
The countries that manufacture Patriot systems are seeking ways to quickly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter. France and Italy are preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles.
Cuba said that no negotiations with the US are taking place, while losses from the embargo reached $8. 1 billion in 2025. Havana blames the oil blockade for the prolonged power outages.
Zelenskyy said that Russia is ready for negotiations. Ukraine wants to restore the diplomatic process and agree on de-escalation by winter.
Donald Trump published maps with the name "New America" instead of New Mexico. The state's governor said that the name is not up for discussion.
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in the United States canceled its collaboration with Vadim Repin and changed the concert program following an appeal from the Embassy of Ukraine.
The US seeks to resume negotiations between Ukraine, the US and Russia. There are no specific dates, and linking them to elections in Russia is merely Kyiv’s forecast.
According to the expert, it was important for Washington to receive positive signals from both sides, and in his assessment, this became the main result of the visits.
The UN session will open on September 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of Khalilur Rahman. The general debate will take place from September 22 to 28, with talks on Ukraine possible.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the negotiating team after meetings in Kyiv with representatives of the U. S. president. He called for continuing the joint work.
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), 71% of Ukrainians consider themselves happy, returning to the level of 2021. Money, health and the meaning of life have the strongest impact on happiness.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than $1 amid the escalation of U. S. and Iranian attacks. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz declined.