09:57 AM • 6924 views09:57 AM • 6924 viewsMarch 12, 02:36 PM • 23074 viewsPutin met with the Iranian president in Ashgabat, declaring “very close” positions on international events. Iran expressed hope for a strategic partnership with Russia, despite accusations of arms sales.
World oil prices rose by 10% due to the risk of escalation between Israel and Iran. Experts predict further growth to $85-100 per barrel in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced efforts to prevent an expansion of conflict in the Middle East. He expressed concern over insufficient aid to Gaza and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.
The indictment against 5 members of the criminal organization, including MP Dubinskyi, was sent to court.
The head of the Budget Committee, Roksolana Pidlasa, explained the need to distribute the $50 billion loan from the EU and the US over two years. This is due to the one-time nature of the payment and the lack of new agreements for the future.
U. S. President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They discussed continued close cooperation to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
The UK government is investigating 37 companies suspected of complicity in Russia's oil sanctions circumvention. So far, no firm has been punished, and the investigation has been ongoing since December 2022.
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund for Ukraine. The Fund will receive funds from the United States, Japan, and Canada.
Donald Trump called for the revocation of CBS's license over the editing of Kamala Harris' interview. The Federal Communications Commission found no violations, calling Trump's words a “threat to freedom of speech.
The Pentagon announces the postponement of the meeting of the Ramstein contact group on Ukraine's defense. A new date has not been announced, but the coalition continues to work on providing Ukraine with defense capabilities.
The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.
The expert believes that the postponement of the Ramstein meeting gives Ukraine time to prepare better. The US is expected to change its position on long-range weapons after the November elections.
Category 3 Hurricane Milton hit Central Florida, causing widespread destruction. More than 3.3 million consumers were left without electricity and tornado casualties were reported.
Mark Rutte said that Trump understands the importance of Ukraine's struggle for US security.
Security measures are being tightened in Berlin ahead of the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Police are deploying additional forces to ensure maximum security due to the high risk to the Ukrainian leader.
A sperm whale tooth disguised as a souvenir was found in a parcel from Kyiv to the United States. The artifact is of scientific value and protected by the CITES Convention, and special permits are required for its export.
Advisor to the President Dmytro Lytvyn denied an Italian newspaper report that Zelenskyy was ready for a ceasefire along the current front line. He emphasized that Ukraine adheres to the Peace Formula and will present a plan for victory to its partners.
Researchers have identified hundreds of pro-Russian bots on X that have been spreading disinformation about the US election for years. Some accounts evaded detection for 15 years by retweeting content seconds after it was published.
US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the first time in two months. He called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Lebanon and minimizing civilian casualties.
According to US officials, Ukraine is capable of controlling the territory in the Kursk region for several months.
US President Joe Biden warned of the potential destructiveness of Hurricane Milton and called for safety. He condemned the spread of disinformation about the storm, calling it “un-American.
The 59-year-old commander of a Turkish Airlines aircraft collapsed at the controls during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. The crew made an emergency landing in New York, but the pilot died before landing.
EU member states have agreed on a plan to lend 35bn euros to Ukraine using frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia as collateral. This is part of a wider G7 initiative to provide Kiev with 45bn euros in aid.
The October 12 Ramstein meeting has been postponed due to natural disasters in the US that require Biden's attention. Zelenskiy says a new schedule will be prepared soon to coordinate the Victory Plan.
The Kremlin confirmed that Trump sent Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. However, it denied claims of phone calls between the leaders after Trump left office.
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine aims to have a document called “Fundamentals of Peace” ready by November. The plan envisages an end to the war by 2025 and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
The Kremlin has denied information about telephone contacts between Putin and Trump after the latter's presidency ended. This denial refers to allegations made in a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Zelenskyy said that the combat situation creates an opportunity to take measures to end the war in Ukraine by 2025.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will visit Berlin on October 11 to meet with Chancellor Scholz. He will present a “victory plan” to end the war, which he previously showed to Biden, and then visit Rome and Paris.
A Russian court sentenced former US Marine Trevor Reed to 14. 5 years in prison in absentia, accusing him of joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces and participating in hostilities against russia.
