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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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"There is a very high probability that it will be so": Trump on meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump stated a high probability of a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin. The place and time of the meeting have not yet been determined.

Politics • August 6, 10:17 PM • 47862 views
25% tariffs for India are just the first step for the US to increase pressure on Russia - Bloomberg

The Trump administration plans new measures to pressure Russia, including sanctions against the shadow fleet of oil tankers. This comes after the introduction of 25% tariffs for India for buying Russian oil.

Economy • August 6, 10:00 PM • 4184 views
Rubio: Decision on secondary sanctions against Russia to be made "within the next 24-36 hours"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a meeting between Trump and Putin is possible if Ukraine and Russia's positions on ending the war converge. Key issues are territorial concessions from both sides.

Politics • August 6, 09:37 PM • 5086 views
Putin seeks meeting with Trump, it could happen next week - Media

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to meet with US President Donald Trump. The head of the White House is open to such a meeting if it contributes to ending the war in Ukraine and provided Putin meets with Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 6, 09:11 PM • 4239 views
Shooting at Fort Stewart military base in the USA: five soldiers wounded

Five service members were wounded at Fort Stewart base in Georgia. The suspect, Sergeant Quarneilious Radford, has been apprehended.

Crimes and emergencies • August 6, 08:47 PM • 4651 views
Trump told Merz that Witkoff and Putin's meeting was “more productive than expected”

US President Donald Trump informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was more productive than expected. Earlier, a possible meeting between Trump and Putin, and then with Zelenskyy, was discussed.

Politics • August 6, 08:01 PM • 3520 views
Zelenskyy proposed that representatives of Ukraine and partners define a common position on a ceasefire

After a conversation with Donald Trump, President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine proposed to define a common position on a ceasefire. European leaders were on the call, discussing the situation after the US representative's visit to Moscow.

Politics • August 6, 07:34 PM • 3364 views
Trump plans to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy - Media

US President Donald Trump plans a personal meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin next week. Soon after that, he plans to meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 6, 07:12 PM • 5479 views
"One Jew will have 400 Slavic slaves": HUR intercepted anti-Semitic delirium from a Russian residentVideo

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense intercepted a conversation of a resident of the Belgorod region who spreads anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. She claims that the USA and Israel plan to build a center of evil on the Temple Mount, and Slavs will become slaves of Jews.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:00 PM • 11670 views
British PM joined Zelenskyy's conversation with Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place against the backdrop of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

Politics • August 6, 06:30 PM • 9692 views
It seems Russia is now more inclined towards a ceasefire, pressure on them is working - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is now more inclined towards a ceasefire due to pressure. He emphasized the importance of an honest end to the war and the protection of Ukraine's independence.

Politics • August 6, 06:11 PM • 4397 views
Discussed what was voiced in Moscow: Zelenskyy spoke with Trump and European leaders

President Zelenskyy held a conversation with President Trump and European leaders. They discussed statements made in Moscow and emphasized the need for a fair end to the war.

Politics • August 6, 05:38 PM • 57931 views
Washington still plans to impose secondary sanctions against Russia on Friday - White House official

The meeting between US Ambassador Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was deemed successful, but secondary US sanctions against Russia will be imposed on Friday. They are intended to prevent third-party trade with sanctioned countries.

Politics • August 6, 05:16 PM • 5540 views
Trump-Zelenskyy conversation concluded - Media

Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have concluded.

Politics • August 6, 05:03 PM • 7282 views
Partners pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for the next heating season - VereshchukPhoto

Ukraine's partners have pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for vulnerable households for the 2025-2026 heating season. Each household can receive UAH 19,400.

Society • August 6, 04:59 PM • 4078 views
The US may announce information regarding new sanctions against Russia in the near future - Rubio

The head of the State Department announced the possible imposition of sanctions against Russia. The decision is expected after consultations with the special envoy who returned from the Russian Federation.

Politics • August 6, 04:36 PM • 9741 views
India called Trump's new tariffs "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable"

India's Ministry of External Affairs states that US tariffs on Russian oil imports are "unfair. " Trump's decision is called "unfortunate," and India promises to protect its interests.

Economy • August 6, 03:49 PM • 4248 views
Trump to hold talks with Zelensky amid White House envoy's meeting with Putin - Media

US President Donald Trump will hold his second phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week today. The conversation will take place amid White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

Politics • August 6, 03:28 PM • 5685 views
Trump signed a decree introducing a 25% tariff for India for purchasing Russian oil

The US President signed a decree introducing an additional 25% tariff on India. This decision is related to India's import of oil from Russia.

Economy • August 6, 02:18 PM • 9226 views
Spain refused to purchase the latest F-35s: they will be replaced by European fighters

Spain has postponed the purchase of American F-35 fighters, focusing on European options. The country plans to modernize the Eurofighter and invest in the future FCAS system.

News of the World • August 6, 01:12 PM • 3366 views
New mechanism for supplying weapons to Ukraine PURL: what the initiative entails

The US and NATO have introduced the PURL mechanism to accelerate the supply of critically important American weapons to Ukraine. The initiative is funded by European members of the Alliance and Canada, providing for regular aid packages worth about 500 million dollars each.

Politics • August 6, 01:03 PM • 115888 views
Putin had a "useful conversation" with Witkoff, signals exchanged regarding Ukraine - Ushakov

Russian dictator's aide Yuriy Ushakov reported on a "useful and constructive conversation" between Putin and Stephen Witkoff, where the "Ukrainian crisis" and strategic cooperation were discussed. Putin conveyed "some signals to the US regarding the Ukrainian issue," and similar signals were received from Donald Trump.

Politics • August 6, 12:37 PM • 3696 views
Putin's meeting with Witkoff ended: talks lasted about 3 hours

US President's Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff held his fifth meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks lasted about three hours.

Politics • August 6, 12:14 PM • 5597 views
Russia attacked a compressor station in Odesa region on the route for gas from the USA and Azerbaijan - Ministry of Energy

Russia attacked a compressor station of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in Odesa region. This facility ensures gas supplies from LNG terminals in Greece to Ukrainian gas storage facilities and is involved in the supply route for LNG from the USA and gas from Azerbaijan.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 09:59 AM • 52858 views
US to sell “Kerimov’s yacht” for hundreds of millions: vessel maintenance costs almost $1 million per month

US authorities will sell the superyacht Amadea, linked to Russian senator Suleiman Kerimov, at a closed auction on September 10, 2025. The reason for the sale is the monthly maintenance costs of the vessel, which amount to almost $1 million.

Economy • August 6, 09:37 AM • 3425 views
Putin met with Trump's special envoy Witkoff in the Kremlin ahead of the deadline

Putin met with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, in the Kremlin. The meeting took place ahead of Trump's deadline for Russia regarding peace efforts.

Politics • August 6, 09:00 AM • 3386 views
Epstein case: former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary summoned for questioning

The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee demands that the Department of Justice disclose all Jeffrey Epstein files. Among those summoned for questioning are Hillary and Bill Clinton, as well as former attorneys general and FBI directors.

Politics • August 6, 08:01 AM • 4995 views
Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack: there was a "deliberate strike on preparations for the heating season"PhotoVideo

President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, which resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 07:18 AM • 3562 views
Japan urged leaders of 120 countries to consider the lessons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Thousands of people in Hiroshima honored the memory of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. The city's mayor urged world leaders to visit Hiroshima and consider the lessons of the tragedy, warning of the consequences of military buildup.

Politics • August 6, 07:06 AM • 4828 views
US approves over $200 million in security assistance for Ukraine

The aid includes repairs for M777 howitzers, logistics services, and more.

Politics • August 6, 06:55 AM • 3243 views