US President Donald Trump called on pharmaceutical companies to justify the effectiveness of COVID vaccines amid unrest at the CDC. He demands that they publicly show the results of their work.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine delegated its representatives to the governing council of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The first meeting of the Council is scheduled for September 3 to determine the principles for project selection.
Meta will ban its AI chatbots from discussing suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders with teenagers, redirecting them to professional resources instead. This decision comes amid an investigation into AI risks and a lawsuit against OpenAI over a teenager's suicide.
The Transparency Register, a platform for collecting and publishing data on lobbying entities, has started operating in Ukraine. From September 1, 2025, it will become a key tool of the Law of Ukraine "On Lobbying".
The activities of the APT29 (Midnight Blizzard) hacker group have been neutralized. They hacked websites and redirected users to fake pages to gain access to mail.
Mercedes-Benz urges the US and EU to conclude a trade agreement due to significant losses from tariffs. The company lost $420 million in profit, and sales fell by 9% in the second quarter of 2025.
In Ukraine, the project of transitioning to a 12-year school system has officially started. The experiment will last until August 2027, preparing for the recognition of Ukrainian certificates in Europe.
Bitcoin fell to a two-month low due to significant sell-offs from inactive “whale” wallets and a decrease in ETF inflows. This also coincided with seasonal caution, as September historically sees a decline.
ChatGPT developer, OpenAI, plans to create one of the largest data centers in India. This facility will be part of the global Stargate initiative and the state program IndiaAI.
The price of gold rose to $3552 per ounce amid expectations of a Fed rate cut and demand for bullion as a safe haven. December futures jumped 1% to $3551.82 per ounce.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by 0. 44% due to rising production and concerns about the impact of US tariffs on demand. Russian oil exports fell to a four-week low.
At the SCO summit, Vladimir Putin stated that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by a "coup d'état provoked by the West. " He also expressed hope for peace in Ukraine after meeting with Donald Trump.
The Kremlin has intensified information efforts to deter Western support for Ukraine and undermine European participation in a peaceful settlement. These actions include accusing European states of prolonging the war and threatening with nuclear weapons.
In January-July 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of steel semi-finished products by 36. 3%, but increased pig iron exports by 55% compared to 2024. Revenue from semi-finished product exports fell, while that from pig iron increased.
In July 2025, the production of metallurgical products in Russia decreased by 10. 2% year-on-year. This is the worst indicator in at least the last 3.5 years, with billions in losses recorded by key enterprises.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin in China will "wriggle out" regarding negotiations. The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russia is the only one who seeks to prolong the war.
Over 70% of Ukrainians agree to a ceasefire only with international security guarantees. A survey by the "Rating" group showed that 75% of respondents demand guarantees from the USA and European countries.
The US has warned Russia of possible sanctions if the Kremlin does not move towards peace with Ukraine. This was stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where the importance of a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy was emphasized.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at a security summit. This shows how Xi is trying to turn history, diplomacy, and military might into tools for transforming the world order.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed the name of a covert CIA agent, causing concern and tension with the CIA leadership. This was another episode in the conflict between Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Brazil proposes an extraordinary BRICS summit to coordinate a common response to US trade challenges. The initiative gained urgency after the US raised tariffs on Brazilian products.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks and disguises. This decision was made amid Donald Trump's threats to deploy the National Guard.
The net profit of Russian Rosneft in the first half of 2025 fell by 68% to 245 billion rubles. This happened due to oil overproduction by OPEC countries and falling prices.
The Iranian rial hit a record low after European states took action against the Islamic Republic for failing to meet its nuclear commitments. The currency fell to 1,040,000 per US dollar in the unregulated market.
Donald Trump considers a meeting between Putin and Zelensky unlikely. He compared the situation to children on a playground who first fight and then rejoice when it stops.
President Zelenskyy announced that Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Switzerland are ready to be a platform for negotiations on ending the war. He thanked these countries for their readiness.
Donald Trump is considering abandoning diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and Russia. The White House is frustrated by the lack of progress and the position of European leaders.
The work of the joint US-Ukraine investment fund is progressing. A US delegation will visit Ukraine in September to identify investor companies, and Ukraine will auction off mineral extraction licenses.
Serhiy Rebrov called up Kyiv "Dynamo" winger Nazar Voloshyn to the main squad of the Ukrainian national team. This happened before the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament against France and Azerbaijan.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 220,000 Ram ProMaster and Dodge Journey vehicles in the US. The reason is a faulty rearview camera, which impairs the driver's visibility.
