US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly yelled at Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in February during negotiations over a mineral deal. Washington made demands that Ukrainian officials perceived as blackmail, such as granting the US half of the mining rights in Ukraine.
Donald Trump and his eerie irony: the US president said in a new interview that part of his "big plans" for the 2026 midterm elections is to "survive. "
Donald Trump has set a new deadline for Hamas: the group must agree to a peace deal for the Gaza Strip by midnight on Sunday. Otherwise, according to Trump, Hamas faces “real hell.”
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US government shutdown currently has no direct impact on aid to Ukraine, and all planned deliveries are proceeding on schedule. The embassy continues to monitor the situation and maintains contact with American partners.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 19,077 Nissan electric vehicles in the US. The reason is the possible overheating of batteries during fast charging, which poses a fire hazard.
Starbucks is closing hundreds of coffee shops in the US due to financial inefficiency, which could affect housing prices. The closures signal a decrease in demand and a change in neighborhood dynamics, especially in commercial corridors.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a technology stake that will focus on increasing funding for arms procurement. One of the tools will be controlled arms exports, which should fill the budget for defense procurement.
23-year-old climber Balin Miller died while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. His fall happened live on TikTok, shocking thousands of viewers.
A fintech expert predicts a moderate devaluation of the hryvnia in 2026, with the dollar exchange rate at 48 hryvnias and the euro at 52 hryvnias. She emphasizes the importance of diversification to minimize risks.
Apple removed ICEBlock and similar applications from the App Store that reported the location of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This decision was made after an appeal from the administration of US President Donald Trump, who stated that the agents' safety was at risk.
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is attempting to acquire tools to track people's locations using data from hundreds of millions of mobile phones. This has raised concerns among privacy advocates, as it could allow ICE to circumvent the protections of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The meat price index in September was 127. 8 points, which is 0.7% higher than August. Over the year, prices increased by 6.6% due to high demand for beef and lamb.
Adidas has unveiled the official "Trionda" ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The ball's design combines the colors of the flags of the three host countries and symbolizes the unity of football.
An explosion and fire occurred at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, causing powerful flames visible for many miles. Authorities reported no threat to the public and no injuries, and the fire was largely contained.
A Rolex Oyster watch, which belonged to the first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva. It is expected to sell for over $1.3 million.
Bitcoin price reached a seven-week high of $120,052, its highest value since mid-August. The surge is supported by seasonal optimism and expectations of liquidity inflow due to a possible US government shutdown.
The US shutdown could lead to significant delays in arms supplies to Ukraine, as meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and American officials have been disrupted. Ukrainian delegations are reviewing their plans for visits to the US amid "massive attacks of unprecedented intensity" from Russia.
Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.
The head of the UK Space Command reported that Russia attempts to jam the country's military satellites weekly. In response to growing international tensions, the UK and the US conducted their first coordinated satellite maneuver in space.
The White House plans to release a list of agencies where large-scale layoffs of civil servants will take place, according to CNN. The reason for the cuts is a mismatch with the president's priorities and the policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ukraine's allies in Europe and NATO are pressuring the Greek government to sell some of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Kyiv through the PURL initiative. Athens is reluctant to transfer modern weapons to Ukraine, preferring outdated armaments.
The United States of America is discussing the possibility of increasing military aid to Ukraine, but the supply of long-range missiles, including Tomahawk, remains in doubt due to limited stocks and the risks of escalation. The US is considering alternative options, including transferring systems with a shorter range or purchasing missiles by European allies.
Turkey does not plan to terminate gas supply contracts with Russia, despite calls from the United States. Ankara emphasizes diversification of supplies but considers Russian gas critically important for meeting the country's needs, especially in winter.
Vladimir Putin claimed that Russian troops were allegedly advancing along the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that they had entered Kostiantynivka, Siversk, and Chervonoarmiisk, and that Kupyansk was two-thirds captured. He also questioned NATO's combat readiness, referring to it as a "paper tiger."
Vladimir Putin stated that he would not send drones to France and Denmark, comparing European officials to those who believe in UFOs. He also noted that Russia has no targets in Europe, and the speculations of European countries are a way to escalate the situation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that the use of Tomahawk missiles without the involvement of the American side is impossible. He also called statements about the supply of these missiles dangerous, which, according to him, would harm relations with the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that North Korea, BRICS, and other “neutral countries” made efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. He noted that the actions of these countries differ from the behavior of Europe and the United States under the administration of former President Joe Biden.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claims that "all NATO countries" are confronting Russia in the war against Ukraine. He also stated that Moscow had twice expressed its readiness to join NATO but was rejected.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow twice expressed its readiness to join NATO in 1954 and 2000, but was rejected. According to him, US President Bill Clinton initially acknowledged such a possibility, but later "changed his mind."
