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American forces conducted an additional round of strikes at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, focusing on Iranian military capabilities that threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier that day, Greater Tunb Island was attacked.
MP Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk reported that there is no candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the US yet.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that the country does not plan negotiations and will continue to respond decisively to US strikes. He emphasized that Tehran will not adhere to agreements if Washington violates its commitments.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
President Zelenskyy announced plans to start producing Patriot missiles by the end of 2026. Production of Aster-30 missiles for SAMP/T is also planned.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
On July 15, Cuba fully restored electricity supply after a blackout that left 9. 6 million residents without power. The outage occurred due to a problem with a generator at a thermal power plant.
Epic Games and Google have jointly withdrawn an attempt to retroactively settle a lawsuit that changes how Android app stores operate in the United States. Google will be forced to host competing app stores within its own.
The US struck Iran's coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage facilities in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatens to halt the export of regional energy carriers.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is approaching the possibility of producing Patriot missiles for the first time. If an agreement is reached with the US, Ukraine will become the third country in history with such a capability.
The US is pushing for the restoration of the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline to transport oil from Iraq to Syria. This will reduce Iran's influence on global energy supplies.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
On July 15, the national teams of England and Argentina will determine the second finalist of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will face Spain in the final on July 19.
54-year-old Chen Yulin was arrested in November 2024 during a trip to Beijing. The US government, according to reports, suspects a connection with China's nuclear tests.
The US has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have also reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to Iranian ports.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that if Iran does not sign a peace deal, no one will be left in the country. The U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade of ships heading to Iranian ports.
Brent oil prices rose by 1. 7% to $84.73, and WTI by 1.5% to $79.34 due to the US reinstating a naval blockade of Iran.
Iran signals readiness to use Yemeni Houthis to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This could open a new front against the US and threaten two key energy arteries of the world.
The US has reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to and from Iranian ports. The blockade resumed after President Trump's statement about US actions as guardians of the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said he sees no reason to consider Senator Lindsey Graham's death a crime. He called conspiracy theories a waste of FBI time.
According to MarineTraffic, 22 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. This is happening before the introduction of the US blockade announced by President Trump.
U. S. President Donald Trump, during a phone call, urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to begin withdrawing Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon. According to Axios, Netanyahu is unlikely to take significant steps due to the elections.
American forces damaged a power plant on the Iranian island of Kish on Tuesday morning. Some power units may be taken out of service for repairs.
US President Donald Trump announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all countries except Iran, and the blockade of Iranian ports. He also announced the replacement of the 20% tariff with investment agreements with the Gulf countries.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
Verkhovna Rada deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that Yulia Svyrydenko may refuse the position of ambassador to the United States. She plans to discuss her future with President Zelenskyy this evening.