President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not join NATO now, but can receive additional funding from the Alliance for its army and military motivation. He emphasized the need to focus on obtaining funds for drones and for the military, leveraging the readiness of the US and key European leaders to strengthen Ukraine within the framework of 5% defense spending.
At the 29th meeting in the "Ramstein" format, partners announced key decisions regarding strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. The USA is initiating a new mechanism jointly with NATO for European countries to purchase American weapons, and the Netherlands is allocating 125 million euros for the maintenance of F-16 aircraft.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that a political decision by the G7 is key to the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, most of which are located in Europe. He noted that after such a decision, tools will emerge to use these funds for the benefit of Ukraine.
China has banned a US citizen working for the Department of Commerce from leaving the country for several months, coinciding with Beijing and Washington's attempts to organize a leaders' summit to resolve trade disputes. The exit ban was imposed due to the failure to indicate employment with the US government in the visa application.
July 21 marks National Junk Food Day, when it's allowed to enjoy your favorite high-calorie dishes. UNN offers recipes for XXL burgers, homemade french fries, pizza, nachos, and donuts.
Russia's "swarm" drone tactic breaches Ukraine's defenses, tripling the number of Shahed hits. From April to June, 15% of drones penetrated defenses, compared to 5% in the previous three months.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky stated that Ukraine has a chance to receive a certain number of air defense systems in a short time, although not all of the announced 15-17 complexes. The US has allowed European partners to purchase and transfer air defense systems to Ukraine, which will speed up the process.
Hackers are exploiting a serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint server software for a global attack on government agencies and businesses. Tens of thousands of servers are at risk, and Microsoft has released a patch for only one version, leaving others vulnerable.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, including China, India, and Brazil. These countries buy about 80% of cheap Russian oil, supporting the Russian war machine.
Spot gold prices rose 0. 6% to $3368.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.5% to $3376. This occurred amid a weakening dollar and expectations regarding trade talks and the Fed meeting.
The UK Secretary of State for Defence will initiate a "50-day campaign" to arm Ukraine at the Ramstein meeting to force Putin to the negotiating table. This initiative supports Donald Trump's proposal for an ultimatum to Russia by September 2.
Brent crude futures rose by 6 cents to $69. 34 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 17 cents to $67.51. This comes as the impact of new European sanctions on Russian oil supplies is being assessed, alongside concerns about declining demand due to tariffs.
A study by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center found a direct link between climate extremes and sharp spikes in food prices. This highlights the growing vulnerability of food systems to environmental shocks, leading to inflation and affecting the consumption of poorer households.
The United States of America will not extend the pause for the introduction of duties, and new tariffs will come into force on August 1. US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stated that the Trump administration will conclude trade agreements by this date.
Discontent is growing in the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions, including strikes on Syria and the shelling of a church in Gaza. American officials believe his behavior could undermine Trump's efforts and is too destructive.
Donald Trump marked the half-year point of his second term, stating that the USA is "the coolest" and "most respected country in the world. " He emphasized significant achievements, including ending wars, and called this period one of the most significant for any president.
US President Donald Trump may meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC event in South Korea. This comes amid attempts by Washington and Beijing to negotiate an end to the tariff war.
Armed Bedouin clans announced their withdrawal from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after a week of clashes and a US-brokered ceasefire. This allowed humanitarian convoys to begin arriving in the affected city.
Japan's ruling coalition, according to exit polls, is losing its majority in the upper house of parliament, putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government. This comes ahead of the deadline for concluding a customs agreement with the United States, which could lead to political turmoil.
Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin seeks to move the Ukrainian settlement into a peaceful course, but the Kremlin's goals remain unchanged. NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov proposed the next meeting for next week.
Iran, Great Britain, France, and Germany may hold talks on Tehran's nuclear program next week. This comes after the E3 countries warned of renewed sanctions if no progress is made.
US President Donald Trump confirms his intention to facilitate a peaceful settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced a possible meeting between Trump and Putin to resolve important issues.
Donald Trump's administration considered terminating contracts with SpaceX after a spat between Trump and Elon Musk. A review of the contracts revealed their critical importance to the Department of Defense and NASA, making their cancellation impossible.
China's rare earth magnet exports to the US in June surged by 660% compared to May, reaching 353 metric tons. This recovery followed the conclusion of trade agreements that resolved issues with the supply of critical minerals.
Donald Trump called on the US Senate to cancel its summer recess for the urgent approval of six candidates he proposed for positions. Among the nominees are lawyer Emil Bow and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro.
Lieutenant General Alexus Grinkevich urged NATO countries to adopt Ukraine's experience in implementing innovations in the defense sector. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the military and the defense industry for the prompt supply of equipment.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements with Donald Trump regarding air defense and weapons, which are to be implemented quickly. Ukraine is ready to purchase necessary weapons and export technological Ukrainian weapons, including drones.
In Long Island, USA, a 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine due to a metal chain around his neck. The incident occurred during a scan when the magnetic device pulled the chain, dragging the patient inside.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an electronic bracelet, observe a curfew, and banned from social media due to fears of flight amid an investigation into an attempted coup. He is also prohibited from communicating with his son and foreign diplomats.
President Zelenskyy received a report from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha on new sanctions against Russia and agreements with the USA. The situation at the Russia-Georgia border regarding Ukrainian citizens and the appointment of new ambassadors were also discussed.
