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The Lebanese government will present a plan on August 31, according to which the radical group must lay down its arms. The leader of Hezbollah stated that he would not implement it until Israel fulfills the ceasefire agreement.
Spot gold prices fell by 0. 5% to $3375.06 per ounce. This comes amid a rising dollar and concerns about the independence of the US central bank after Trump's threat.
Alexander Stubb stated the necessity of striking the Russian war machine. He believes that Russia will try to advance in Ukraine before winter.
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after falling, as the market watched the war in Ukraine. Investors were assessing the imposition of high US tariffs on India.
ISW analysts predict that the Kremlin will not accept US and European proposals on security guarantees for Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly rejected the presence of NATO troops as part of such guarantees.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to use economic sanctions to prevent a world war. He also noted that there would be no world war, but there could be an economic one, which would be bad for Russia.
The special envoy of the President of the United States of America, Steve Witkoff, stated that Putin expressed a desire to end the war against Ukraine. Witkoff believes that Putin's personal presence is needed for a peace agreement.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
US President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Ukrainian representatives in New York this week. He noted that the US talks with Russians daily.
A new mansion in Hong Kong was sold for HK$1. 09 billion, making it the most expensive deal of the year. It is located in The Peak area, has over a thousand square meters and five bedrooms.
On August 26, an earthquake of magnitude 5. 5 occurred in Dagestan, with its epicenter located in the Caspian Sea. Tremors were felt in several regions, including Makhachkala, Chechnya, and Azerbaijan.
Donald Trump commented on Sergey Lavrov's statements regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy's legitimacy. Trump called Lavrov's words "nonsense" and stated that they do not matter.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic will be the first countries to apply the norms on multiple citizenship. After that, multiple citizenship can be extended to Canada and the USA.
The United States is ready to provide intelligence resources and battlefield oversight for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine. The US will also participate in the country's European air defense shield.
President Zelenskyy announced upcoming contacts with Turkey and European countries regarding platforms for negotiations with Russia. Ukraine is ready to work quickly to end the war, but expects confirmation from partners and pressure on the Russian Federation.
In the USA, a stepfather was arrested after his 11-year-old stepdaughter gave birth at home. A DNA test confirmed his paternity, and he faces life imprisonment.
General Motors is recalling over 23,500 Chevrolet Corvette cars from the 2023-2025 model years in the USA. The reason is a fuel leak, which could lead to a fire.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be legally binding. He emphasized the importance of accelerating the peace process and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook triggered a decline in the US bond market. Investors fear an undermining of trust in financial institutions and accelerating inflation.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Ukraine's firm intention to end Russian aggression in 2025. He discussed peace efforts with colleagues from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands in Odesa.
"Ukrposhta" has maintained delivery to the USA, despite its suspension by European services due to the abolition of the de minimis rule. Tariffs for Ukrainian exporters will increase by 1.5-3 US dollars, but the duty for Ukraine remains the lowest in Europe.
23-year-old Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska, who fled the war, died from stab wounds at a train station in Charlotte. Police arrested 34-year-old Dekarolis Brown, who has been charged with first-degree murder.
Ukrainian civil aviation maintains competitiveness despite the war, implementing innovations and modernizing its fleet. Antonov Airlines received international recognition, and "Aviakompania Konstanta" strengthened its positions in the global market, displacing Russians.
A powerful sandstorm hit the Burning Man festival in Nevada, causing damage and injuries. Winds up to 80 km/h reduced visibility to zero, destroying tents and campsites.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Putin of a "delaying strategy" regarding a peaceful settlement of the war. He believes that the Russian president is putting forward unacceptable conditions for a meeting with Zelenskyy.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
Russia is helping China develop the Sword amphibious operations control system, having signed a €4. 284 million contract. The project includes hardware and software, integration into armored vehicles, and training for Chinese military personnel.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military, discussing the situation at the front and in the border areas, the creation of reserves, and cooperation with partners on security guarantees. Special attention was paid to the border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, as well as Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries disrupted at least 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, causing a gasoline shortage. Strikes on facilities in Novoshakhtinsk, Ust-Luga, and the Druzhba pipeline are a response to Russian aggression.