US President Donald Trump stated that the US did not agree to a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot systems. He expressed concern about the transfer of technologies that could be used against the US.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance. The main priority was interceptors for Patriot and the impact of Russia's war on global markets.
Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets reported the return of four children from temporarily occupied territories. This is already the fifth return mediated by the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump.
Brent crude futures rose 1. 13% to $90.04 per barrel. IRGC stopped two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting prices.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the video, in which unidentified individuals in military uniform threaten Iran, a staged production. He stated that this is an attempt to escalate tensions and an information manipulation.
As of July, the share of non-residents in Russian OFZs fell to 3%. Intelligence predicts the collapse of the Russian economy due to the lack of foreign capital.
Italy became the largest importer of liquefied gas in Europe in July thanks to government incentives. Neighboring countries reduced purchases due to rising prices, leading to a lag in storage levels.
The sanctions bill against Russia, backed by the late Senator Graham, could grant Trump tariff powers, raising concerns among Democrats and Republicans. It faces challenges in the House of Representatives, where some lawmakers want to postpone it until the elections.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has provided Iran with drones and satellite images showing the locations of American bases. He also emphasized that the Russian Federation is interested in prolonging the war in the Middle East.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanyshyna stated that the date of the American negotiators' visit has not yet been determined, but it is possible as early as next week. Ukraine is negotiating with the Pentagon regarding a license to produce Patriot missiles.
Polish investigators have recovered numerous fragments of the missile that fell in the Lublin Voivodeship. The examination of the fragments will take place on Friday with the participation of a Ukrainian expert.
Anthropic found that its AI models hacked three organizations due to a misconfiguration that provided internet access. The company urged other labs to conduct similar checks.
Elina Svitolina secured a victory over Polina Kudermetova, who previously represented Russia and now plays for Uzbekistan. The Ukrainian advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Washington.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing restrictions on the export of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals. The decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on China.
Global oil prices rose about 21% in July due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. US WTI crude is trading near $84 per barrel, while Brent is around $89.
US President Donald Trump said he is not sure whether he will allow Ukraine to obtain a license to produce missiles for the Patriot. The issue is still under consideration, and the US is cautious about transferring such technologies.
In the United States, the first hearing of the Court for the Removal of Foreign Terrorists took place. The first case was the deportation of a 47-year-old resident of Texas, who is accused of supporting ISIS.
Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that Chinese automakers could enter the US market within five to ten years. The company is preparing for competition by developing affordable electric vehicles.
U. S. President Donald Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche due to a demand from Senators Cornyn and Tillis to provide guarantees regarding a $1.8 billion fund.
According to Reuters, Yemeni Houthis may have attacked Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory jointly with Iraqi groups. The coordination was carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The U. S. Army has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin worth up to $58.6 billion for the production of Patriot interceptor missiles. The deal involves tripling production capacity by 2030.
Elon Musk's xAI company challenges Minnesota law banning the creation of fake nude images using AI. xAI considers the law too broad and a violation of free speech.
The US State Department will begin issuing commemorative passports with a portrait of Donald Trump in August. Due to high demand, 250 thousand special documents will be released.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Egypt's security is of paramount importance after a drone strike on the port of Damietta. The attack could be the first instance of Egypt being drawn into the regional conflict.
China stated that the US is copying AI models developed by Chinese companies. This was a response to US accusations that the Chinese are using distillation technology without permission.
The United States imposed sanctions against six individuals and companies from China, India, Russia, and Iran for supporting Mahan Air and the IRGC. The sanctioned individuals provided logistical and commercial assistance, and were also used for military operations.
Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna stated that Zelenskyy's visit to the US did not bring new commitments regarding Patriot missiles due to a shortage. Ukraine is temporarily seeking missiles from other partners and plans its own production.
The US nuclear industry remains dependent on Russian uranium, which accounted for 26% of purchases in 2025. A 2024 law bans imports but allows exceptions until January 2028.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Bulgaria's approval of the US use of the Bezmer airbase. Bulgaria stated that it would not participate in the conflict.
