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US undersecretary of State for political affairs John Bass met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's urgent defense needs against the Russian invasion.

Key areas of support were discussed in Kyiv by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and acting undersecretary of state for political affairs John Bass.

The first tranche of 1. 5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets will be transferred to Ukraine before the start of the "summer holidays" with European officials.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the United States had blocked the supply of weapons needed by Israel for a "war for its existence," but the White House, State Department and Pentagon were baffled by his statement and denied any information about such a blockade.

Armenia recognizes the state of Palestine and joins countries that support the two-state principle as the only way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establish peace and stability in the Middle East.

US senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under US law that would allow US citizens to sue Russia for crimes such as torture and hostage-taking, and receive compensation at the expense of confiscated Russian assets.

Google has started canceling YouTube Premium subscriptions purchased through VPNs in countries where subscriptions are cheaper, as users complained on Reddit that their subscriptions are being canceled due to using VPNs to subscribe at lower prices in other markets.

Beijing has not yet commented on the new defense pact between Russia and North Korea. Perhaps the PRC is concerned about the potential loss of influence on North Korea and the growing instability on the Korean Peninsula.

US Deputy Secretary of State John Bass arrived in Kiev today, June 21, to meet with Ukrainian officials and confirm US support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.

The United States and China have resumed semi-official negotiations on nuclear weapons for the first time in five years, with Washington expressing concern about China's potential use of nuclear weapons in the conflict over Taiwan. However, Beijing has assured that it can win a conventional war without nuclear weapons.

At least 15 people were shot and wounded during Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland, California, and one victim is in critical condition.

Trump has proposed automatically granting permanent residence permits to international students who have graduated from US universities.

Putin has warned South Korea against supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine, calling it a "big mistake" that will have consequences.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of deaths and numerous wildfires have occurred in Europe, Asia and the United States due to record high temperatures in recent days.

Netanyahu promised that Israel will not leave Gaza until it reaches the release of all 120 Israeli hostages held by Hamas, both alive and dead, and destroys the military and managerial potential of the Kama Sutra.

Russia and North Korea have signed an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership, which should concern China, as it contradicts China's position on a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

The balloon arrived from Russia to Poland, and the Polish military is monitoring their movement, assuring that it does not pose a threat to the civilian population.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden and the United States for giving Ukraine priority in the supply of air defense.

The United States will give priority to the supply of a package for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine in comparison with other countries, the White House said.

The United States plans to announce new sanctions against Russia, banning the sale of Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software in the United States due to concerns about the company's ties to the Russian government and the potential risks of cyber attacks or data theft.

All 32 NATO members have agreed to the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of Secretary General of the Alliance, who will take over the leadership at a critical moment.

The film "Bucha" is based on real events during the Russian occupation of the city. The film was made with the assistance of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, which provided photos, videos, intercepted conversations of the Russian military and Agent data.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis is withdrawing his candidacy for the post of NATO Secretary General, and Romania will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide immediate military assistance to each other in the event of armed aggression, according to the text of their recently signed mutual defense pact.

During Blinken's may visit to Kiev, President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the US military assistance, but was disappointed that Blinken focused on corruption issues during their tense meeting, the Washington Post reports.

Families of victims of two Boeing 737 Max crashes are demanding a штрафу 24. 8 billion fine from the company for "the largest corporate crime in US history"

Tropical Storm Alberto hit the United States and Mexico, bringing heavy rains that killed three people in northeastern Mexico, but also gave hope to the drought-stricken region, and authorities welcomed much-needed precipitation.

According to official UN statistics, about 6. 5 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection status abroad since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.

The US military successfully eliminated a senior ISIS official, Osama Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, in an airstrike in Syria on June 16, which undermined ISIS ' ability to carry out terrorist attacks in the region.

Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the first named storm of the hurricane season, and is expected to bring heavy rains and possible flash flooding to northeastern Mexico and South Texas.