European Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed the Verkhovna Rada, emphasizing the need for a genuine peace for Ukraine that respects its sovereignty and independence. She also announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia and a further rejection of Russian energy resources.
According to a poll by The Economist and YouGov, US President Donald Trump's approval rating for a second term has fallen to 39%, while his disapproval rating has reached 57%. This is the lowest approval rating and the highest disapproval rating of Trump's second term.
Donald Trump sent a personal letter to Polish President Karol Nawrocki through the Polish embassy in Washington. The text of the document has not been disclosed, but the letter has already reached Poland through diplomatic channels.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 1% to $68.39 a barrel, and WTI fell 0.1% to $64.4. This happened after prices rose 1% due to fears of supply disruptions from Russia and expectations of a Fed rate cut.
The US Congressional Commission has released new documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including his contact book and calendar. This coincided with Trump's trip to the UK, renewing interest in the financier's connections with influential figures.
Last month, Ukrainians bought almost 5,100 used cars from the USA, which is 6% more than in July. The average age of these cars is 5.3 years, and 46% of them are electric vehicles.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US fell to 6. 13%, the lowest level since late 2022. This comes amid active buying of mortgage bonds by investors ahead of an expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
During the US President's visit to the UK, activists projected images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto the walls of Windsor Castle. Police detained four people on suspicion of malicious communications.
Police detained two 37-year-old men on suspicion of flying drones over Windsor, violating temporary flight restrictions. This occurred ahead of US President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have arrived at Winfield House, the residence of the US Ambassador in London. Tomorrow he will meet with the King, whom he called his long-time friend.
The head of the occupation administration, Denis Pushilin, met with foreign journalists and politicians from various countries. The Center for Countering Disinformation notes that these are marginal figures, and Russian propaganda uses such events to spread fabrications.
The European Commission will soon present a new package of sanctions against Russia, covering cryptocurrencies, the banking sector, and energy. This will increase economic pressure on the Kremlin in coordination with the United States, accelerating the rejection of fossil fuel imports from the Russian Federation.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have arrived in Great Britain for their second state visit. They are accompanied by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was met by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the participation of American military personnel in the Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025" in Belarus. This visit took place as part of a "distinguished visitors day" and is a sign of warming relations between Washington and Belarus.
A poll showed that 54% of Ukrainians aged 18 and over who are not serving in the military are ready to join the Defence Forces. This readiness is also high among women, which indicates significant patriotism.
US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanking him for his support in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Modi confirmed his support for US initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
The international working group has prepared proposals to increase pressure on Russia to cease fire. They include sanctions against the energy and financial sectors, asset confiscation, and restrictions on access to military technologies.
The Czech Republic has successfully delivered over a million artillery shells to Ukraine, but the populist ANO party criticizes this initiative. Its leader, Andrej Babiš, promises to stop supplies if he comes to power, considering the costs too high for taxpayers.
Donald Trump's administration has approved the first packages of US aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons supplies. This is the first application of a new mechanism developed by the US and its allies to supply Ukraine with weapons from American stockpiles using funds from NATO countries.
This is the first arrest related to heightened security measures, which include airspace restrictions and additional police forces.
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy Russian oil, will face consequences. He expressed hope that these countries would join the US in stopping the bloodshed.
US President Donald Trump is making his second state visit to Great Britain from September 16 to 18. Meetings are planned with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as the announcement of economic agreements worth over $10 billion.
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato rejected a US call to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by imposing higher tariffs on Russian oil imports for China and India. Japan cites WTO obligations that do not allow tariffs to be applied beyond established limits.
US President Donald Trump went to Great Britain on his second state visit, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. He noted that the meeting with King Charles will take place at Windsor Castle, not Buckingham Palace.
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with China on TikTok has been reached. He plans to finalize the details of the deal during a conversation with Xi Jinping on Friday.
Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to make a deal to end the Russian invasion. He also noted that Europe must stop buying oil from Russia.
Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma will headline the Coachella 2026 festival, which will take place on April 10-12 and 17-19 in Indio, California. All of them have previously performed at Coachella, with Bieber appearing as a guest at four different festivals.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv Oblast, Kharkiv, Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Kherson. He emphasized that the only reason Russia can afford to do this is because it does not feel sufficiently heavy losses.
A study has shown that ending US financial support for health programs could lead to over 10 million additional cases of tuberculosis and approximately 2. 5 million deaths. In 2024, America provided over 55% of all external funding for the fight against tuberculosis.
Robert Redford, film star and director, has died at the age of 89. He was known for his films that touched on serious topics and his active environmental protection work.
