The deficit of the Russian federal budget in January-July 2025 increased to $61 billion, which is four times higher than the planned $14. 66 billion. This happened against the backdrop of falling oil and gas revenues and rising expenditures.
President Zelenskyy held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They agreed on the necessity of sustainable peace for Ukraine and the danger of Russian plans.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warns that a withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast would create favorable conditions for renewed Russian attacks. This also threatens the loss of the "fortress belt."
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, misinterpreted Putin's statements regarding ceasefire conditions.
Studies show that weekly injections of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, can reduce a person's biological age by up to three years. This discovery could change the approach to combating aging.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine deserves a just peace based on international law and respect for territorial integrity. He stressed that Russia should not be rewarded for the war, and Ukraine will not give away its land.
Trump's representative Steve Witkoff, who discussed a territorial exchange plan with the Kremlin, may participate in negotiations in the UK. These negotiations are intended to coordinate positions before the Trump-Putin summit on peace in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision on synchronizing sanctions between Ukraine and key partners. Ukraine has 100% synchronized the US sanctions for 2025, which concern Russia's energy and military-industrial complex.
An armed man, who believed that the coronavirus vaccine caused his illnesses, opened fire near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta. A police officer was killed in the incident, and the shooter was found shot dead.
The Trump administration is pressuring Harvard University, threatening to revoke patents due to non-compliance with federal funding legislation. The university has until September 5 to prove compliance, otherwise it risks losing patent rights.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may join the summit of US and Russian leaders on August 15 in Alaska. The White House is considering the possibility of transforming the bilateral format into a trilateral one.
High-ranking officials from the US, Ukraine, and Europe will meet in the UK to coordinate positions ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. This comes amid concerns that Trump might accept Putin's proposals without considering Ukraine's interests.
Donald Trump announced a meeting with Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The Kremlin confirmed the date and location, stating that they would discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and economic interests.
Vladimir Putin offered Donald Trump a ceasefire in Ukraine on the condition of territorial concessions. The proposal involves the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
US President Donald Trump announced an upcoming meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The meeting place will be announced later.
The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan concluded a peace agreement mediated by the United States. The document contains 17 points concerning the recognition of sovereignty, economic partnership, and the creation of a transit route.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced negotiations between security advisors regarding a ceasefire. He emphasized that the decision must be made by Russia, which started the war.
The dictator of Belarus stated that Donald Trump, when issuing ultimatums to Russia, "must understand the possibility of a harsh response" from Vladimir Putin.
Alexander Lukashenka criticized the volatility of US customs policy and joked that America lacks a dictator. He also believes that there is no split between Western Europe and the US, and current events are a distribution of roles.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala. The cessation of killings, real peace, and support for Ukraine were discussed.
Russia is spreading disinformation about allegedly agreed arrangements for ending the war without Ukraine's participation. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC, refutes these statements, emphasizing Ukraine's cooperation with partners.
China justifies Russian oil imports, citing the right to economic and energy cooperation with all countries. This comes amid Donald Trump's statements about possible additional tariffs for China.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with Putin the latest developments regarding Ukraine and reaffirmed commitment to deepening strategic partnership. Modi expects to meet Putin in India later this year.
A new memorandum allows the Pentagon to redirect weapons intended for Ukraine back to US stockpiles. This could lead to billions of dollars previously allocated for Ukraine being reallocated to replenish depleted US stockpiles.
Ford has for the second time postponed the release of the Project T3 electric pickup truck and the next-generation electric van until 2028. This decision will allow the company to focus on developing more affordable electric vehicles, including a mid-size pickup truck in 2027.
In a conversation with Putin, Xi Jinping supported the efforts of the US and Russia to promote a political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. Beijing insists on peace talks and a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed a new instrument for supplying weapons to Ukraine, PURL, which Latvia is ready to join. Ukraine's European integration path and the need to open a negotiation cluster were also discussed.
Hamas called Israel's plan to seize the Gaza Strip a "full-fledged war crime" that would come at a "high price. " The organization stated that it would make efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Oleksandr Lukashenka, during a conversation with Volodymyr Putin, stated that Donald Trump is right to "bend Europe over" and offered Minsk for negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. He also emphasized that Russia will not lose in Ukraine.
