USAID has purchased 18 autotransformers for Ukraine to help restore the power grid after Russian attacks, US Ambassador Bridget Brink said.
U. S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security against Iranian threats and discussed efforts to support the country's defense.
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The freed American prisoners arrived in Maryland on August 1. They were personally greeted by US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The United States rejects the election results in Venezuela, declaring the victory of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Venezuela's Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the disputed election at Maduro's request.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the recent prisoner exchange between the United States, Germany, Belarus and Russia. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation and the humanitarian significance of this operation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the country's important participation in a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia, the United States, and European allies. The exchange included Russian oppositionists and NATO citizens detained in Russia.
US President Joe Biden will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They will discuss the situation in the Middle East after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Iran and efforts to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
US Vice President Kamala Harris tried to influence Germany and Slovenia to release Russian prisoners. The goal was to facilitate prisoner exchanges between the United States and Russia, including the release of Vadim Krasikov and the Dultsevs.
Putin met with former prisoners who returned to Russia after the exchange and promised them state awards. Eight people, including two children, returned to Russia in exchange for 16 people transferred to the United States.
US presidential adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that Alexei Navalny was to be part of a prisoner exchange deal between the US and Russia. Sullivan met with Navalny's parents and assured them of his intention to finalize the deal.
US President Joe Biden shares a photo of the released Evan Hershkovich, Alsa Kurmashova, and Paul Whelan. The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place, and 24 people were released.
Navalny's associate said that he could have been released during the prisoner exchange on August 1. The exchange was planned for February, but was postponed due to Navalny's death.
A spokesman for the German Chancellor said that the decision to extradite Vadim Krasikov to Russia was not an easy one. Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Chechen commander in Berlin.
Ismail Khaniyeh was killed by a device that was secretly planted in a Tehran boarding house several months ago. The bomb was detonated remotely while Haniyeh was in his room.
US President Joe Biden announced the exchange of 24 prisoners between the US and Russia, including Americans and Russians. The exchange took place with the participation of Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey.
The US Democratic Party is starting the process of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Harris changed the dynamics of the race by raising more than $200 million and attracting new supporters.
The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place at a Turkish airport. Among those released are journalists, politicians, and other citizens, a total of 24 people from both sides.
Czech police have detained a minor for preparing a terrorist attack at the Bratislava Pride parade. The suspect was a member of an international online group that planned attacks via Telegram.
US Secretary of State Blinken asked Qatar to convey a message to Iran and Hezbollah, urging them not to escalate the situation after the assassination of Hamas leaders. Qatar agreed to mediate in this matter.
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan have been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange. Both Americans, accused of espionage, are leaving Russian territory.
The Ukrainian president warned that without the support of its partners, Ukraine would not be able to hold the front line. Zelenskyy warned that in this case, Putin could seize part of the territory and move on to other European countries.
People's Deputy Dmytro Solomchuk predicts further growth in food prices due to poor harvests in the world. Ukrainian exports have grown by 5-7% in recent months, but this does not compensate for global crop losses.
European and American diplomats are holding urgent talks in the Middle East after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Ghani. The goal is to prevent further escalation and a new full-scale war in the region.
The President of Ukraine called on China to put pressure on Russia to end the war, rather than to be a mediator. Zelenskyy emphasized that stronger states should put more pressure on the aggressor.
The United States supports Ukraine's decision to complete additional nuclear power units and will help with technology. The government has approved the project to complete the construction of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, and the draft law is being considered by the Verkhovna Rada.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas's military wing in Gaza. The strike was carried out on July 13, 2024, in the Khan Younis area, and other militants were also killed.
On August 1, a register for foreign-funded NGOs and media outlets was launched in Georgia. Organizations with more than 20% foreign funding must register by September 1, otherwise they will be fined.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine has signed an agreement on a $3. 9 billion grant from the United States. The funds will be used to pay salaries to teachers, employees of the State Emergency Service, government agencies, and social benefits.
Members of the UN Security Council condemned the assassination of Ismail Khania in Iran and called for diplomatic efforts. Iran blamed the United States and Israel, threatening to retaliate, and Palestine called for an end to the escalation in the Middle East.