A US court upheld the decision to fine Donald Trump $83. 3 million for defaming journalist E. Jean Carroll. The court rejected Trump's argument of presidential immunity.
September 9 marks Rescue Service Day and World Agriculture Day. Teddy Bear Day, World Electric Vehicle Day, and Hug Your Boss Day are also celebrated.
Duane Davis, accused of Tupac Shakur's murder, stated that Sean Combs (P. Diddy) paid $1 million for the crime. Although Diddy denied it, documents suggest otherwise.
The Iskander missile, which Russia used to attack the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, contained over 30 foreign parts. Among them were components manufactured in the USA, Japan, Great Britain, and Switzerland.
The US calls on the EU to stop importing Russian energy, promising to strengthen sanctions against Russia. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the EU should replace Russian oil and gas with American resources.
Donald Trump blames the Democratic Party for the murder of Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska. He used the tragedy for political campaigning, urging people to vote for Republicans.
The Trump administration unilaterally terminated memoranda of understanding, ending cooperation with European countries in combating disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran. This decision has been called "unilateral disarmament" in the information war.
France and Germany propose that the EU target Lukoil and other players who help Russia sell oil. This is part of the 19th sanctions package, which aims to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
At Ukrainian Fashion Week, the Andreas Moskin show took place in partnership with the "Live Towards" platform. It featured veterans, military personnel, and civilians with disabilities, symbolizing unity and dignity.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Shmyhal. They discussed the "Ramstein" meeting and defined priorities for 2026, including strengthening air defense.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported the first attack on the building of the Government of Ukraine. The strike was carried out with an Iskander missile.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that China can stop the war in Ukraine, but it is more profitable for it to observe. The US must regain its moderator status or come to terms with the world's reorientation towards the East.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Security guarantees, defense support for Ukraine, and strengthening sanctions against Russia were discussed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Putin's imperialistic plans will not be limited to Ukraine. He called on European allies to seek new partnerships due to changing relations with the United States.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about Donald Trump's demands to stop buying Russian oil. He emphasized that Hungary and Slovakia openly buy Russian oil due to infrastructural peculiarities.
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of "Rossiya Segodnya", announced the discovery of a serious illness requiring surgery. According to sources, it is cancer, which may lead to her removal from office.
Chrysler is recalling 91,787 hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs from model years 2022-2026 in the US. The reason is a software bug that can lead to a sudden loss of power and an accident without warning.
Experts note that new vessels are replacing those that have been blacklisted.
California has become the first US state where real estate sellers in fire-prone areas must warn buyers about wildfire risks and mitigation measures. This affects housing values, lowering prices for hazardous properties but increasing them for safer ones.
European Council President António Costa stated that the EU and Donald Trump have stabilized relations. This happened after agreements on defense spending, trade, and cooperation on Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that in Russia's war against Ukraine, in his opinion, there is somehow a "victory for Russia. " The head of the Hungarian government also claims that the European Union, with its policies, is heading towards a state of "disintegration."
Chinese automakers face challenges in the Russian market due to declining sales and increased tariffs. This forces them to seek new export destinations amid global price wars and new tariffs.
The price of gold remains close to record highs due to weak US employment data. This fuels forecasts that the Fed may cut the key interest rate as early as this month.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will join the virtual BRICS summit organized by Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will send the foreign minister.
China is significantly increasing its imports of Russian LNG, having made its first export from the Arctic LNG 2 project and designated the Beihai terminal to receive supplies from the Russian Federation. Purchases are made through a little-known company to conceal the end consumer.
On August 8, oil prices rose by more than 1% due to the threat of new sanctions against Russian exports. OPEC+ is increasing production slower than expected, supporting price growth.
September 8 marks the International Day of Journalists' Solidarity, dedicated to unity and the fight for freedom of speech, as well as International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO to draw attention to the problem of illiteracy. Also on this day, Apology Day, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurses Day, the folk holiday Rozhanytsia, and Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The US has introduced new rules for non-immigrant visas, now documents can only be submitted in the country of citizenship or permanent residence. For Ukrainians, two application points have been designated – Krakow and Warsaw, Kyiv is not included.
Donald Trump plans to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The American leader is confident that he can resolve the situation, citing his experience of ending seven conflicts.
Hamas has stated its readiness for immediate negotiations on the release of all prisoners in exchange for an end to the war and withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. This came after the latest appeal by US President Donald Trump.
