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March 20, 05:17 PM • 18718 viewsMarch 20, 03:18 PM • 22762 viewsCuts to USAID funding initiated by the Trump administration could cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030. According to The Lancet, USAID programs have averted 91 million deaths in the past two decades.
Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased cooperation with partners regarding new sanctions against Russia. The goal is synchronized international pressure to counter the protraction of the war.
US Special Presidential Representative Keith Kellogg stated that Peskov's comments about "hindering" peace negotiations are baseless. He emphasized the US calls for an immediate ceasefire and the need for trilateral negotiations.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to terminate the Syria sanctions program to support stability, but restrictions against Bashar al-Assad and other violators have been preserved. Earlier, Switzerland and the EU also lifted some economic sanctions against Syria.
The US dollar is rapidly depreciating, heading for its worst half-year performance since 1973. This is due to President Donald Trump's trade and economic policies, which are forcing investors to reconsider their attitude towards the currency.
The NATO summit in The Hague demonstrated the growth of European defence spending, but calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine indicate a change in mood. NATO has refocused on deterring Russia, while Ukraine faces heavy casualties on the frontline and the risk of losing territory.
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan urged Sergey Lavrov not to interfere in the country's internal affairs. Mirzoyan stated that Lavrov's information about the "government's struggle against the church" is incomplete and incorrect, and that the actions are related to the legal process concerning an attempted coup.
At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.
Norway will send some of its F-35 fighter jets to Poland in the autumn to enhance the security of Polish airspace and protect the logistics hub near Rzeszów. This measure will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of international military aid to Ukraine.
Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.
Syria will insist on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Golan Heights, regardless of future peace agreements. Israel doubts that Syrian leader al-Sharaa would agree to any deal without this withdrawal.
The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.
The European Union will soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also expects strong sanctioning steps from the USA, in particular the Lindsey Graham bill.
The US intercepted a conversation between Iranian officials discussing the aftermath of American military strikes on Iran's nuclear program. The Iranians downplayed the damage, claiming the attack was less devastating than expected.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved initiatives regarding the application of personal and economic sanctions against Iranian entities. This decision is based on EU Council resolutions from 2011 and 2023.
Poland will invest 2. 4 billion zlotys in the state defense group PGZ to increase the production of 155-mm and 120-mm artillery shells fivefold. This will reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
The IAEA Director-General stated that Iran's nuclear facilities were seriously damaged, but not completely destroyed. Iran has the industrial and technical potential for a possible resumption of its nuclear program.
Apple's 'F1' film grossed $144 million worldwide, becoming the company's biggest debut. The picture became Apple's first summer blockbuster, despite previous cinematic failures.
This year, Bitcoin is breaking records, while most altcoins are experiencing a significant decline, having lost over $300 billion in market value. Bitcoin now accounts for 64% of the total market value of crypto assets.
Actress Charlize Theron criticized Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez for their $50 million wedding in Venice. Protesters in Venice also condemned the lavish wedding, demanding that Bezos pay more taxes, accusing him of tax evasion and low wages for employees.
Oil prices fell due to a decline in geopolitical risks in the Middle East and an expected increase in OPEC+ production. However, fears of a slowdown in global oil demand are exerting downward pressure.
Canada has canceled a 3% digital services tax on tech giants, which was due to come into effect on June 30, to resume trade talks with the United States. The move restores dialogue after US President Donald Trump called the levy a “direct attack.”
Iran refuses to negotiate with the United States as long as Washington dictates terms regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Iran's Ambassador to the UN stated that uranium enrichment in Iran "will never stop" and is a right of the country under the NPT.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that thanks to US strikes, Iran's only metal processing plant was destroyed, setting Tehran's nuclear program back years. Most of the enriched uranium remains under the rubble at facilities in Isfahan and Fordow.
In Idaho, an unknown assailant opened fire on firefighters who were extinguishing a forest fire, killing two people. Police and the FBI are conducting an operation to neutralize the shooter; residents are asked to avoid the area.
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard calls for an extension of talks between the EU and the US beyond the July 9 deadline for a more favourable trade agreement. Progress in negotiations remains questionable, and the US's 10% "mutual" tariff could become the baseline for any agreement.
A Russian LNG tanker docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is idle due to US sanctions, for the first time since October. Russia seeks to increase gas exports and is expanding its "shadow fleet", changing management companies to circumvent restrictions.
Iran has appealed to the UN, demanding that Israel and the US be held responsible for military actions and pay compensation. This followed missile attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Russian lies about NATO expansion as the "reason" for aggression against Ukraine do not correspond to Putin's statements in 2004. At that time, he welcomed the Alliance's expansion, stating that it would strengthen trust in Europe and the world, unlike current claims of a "threat."
