Washington, D.C.

China is considering inviting Donald Trump to the September parade commemorating the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin has also confirmed his presence.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not rule out London's participation in Germany and the US's talks on arms procurement for Ukraine. Discussions are at an early stage between London, Washington, and European countries.

Gold prices fell by 0. 2% to $3340.79 per ounce due to a strengthening dollar and easing market tensions. This occurred after Donald Trump's statement about the "highly unlikely" dismissal of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that Donald Trump is optimistic about diplomacy but is a realist, as the example of Iran showed. Trump is dissatisfied with Putin's actions and announced strict tariffs if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days.

American Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to Donald Trump's ultimatum regarding the war in Ukraine, warning Putin against ignoring the 50-day deadline. In case of disobedience, Russia faces duties of up to 100% on oil for countries supporting its war machine, which resembles tough US measures against Iran.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen support for Russia in multilateral forums after meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister. This happened after US threats to impose tariffs on Moscow's trading partners.

Despite initial resilience to US tariffs, China's economy is showing a slowdown in growth. A drop in new housing prices and a slowdown in retail sales have been recorded, indicating the impact of the prolonged crisis in the real estate market.

Germany will transfer Patriot air defense batteries to Ukraine and purchase replacements from the USA. The delivery of weapons may take months, despite Zelenskyy's calls.

President Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, discussing cooperation between Europe and the US to support Ukraine. They talked about supplying additional "Patriots" and other weapons, as well as increasing pressure on Russia.

Iran and the US have failed to agree on the time, date, and location for resuming talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Iran will not return to negotiations without confidence in their effectiveness, demanding guarantees against future attacks.

European partners will contribute to the purchase of Patriot systems for Ukraine, while NATO will not be directly involved. Germany and Norway are discussing funding for several systems, awaiting US approval.

The Russian Federation states its desire to continue negotiations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of unwillingness to accept Russian terms. Moscow also criticizes Washington for its "inconsistent position" regarding the negotiation process.

The SBI announced suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin regarding evasion of service and illegal receipt of combat payments. The case caused a stir, but part of the public and MPs call not to politicize it, emphasizing legal impeccability.

European officials doubt that Donald Trump's change in rhetoric regarding Russia and Putin indicates a pro-Ukrainian stance. They believe that Trump sees Putin as a partner and Zelenskyy as an obstacle to a peace agreement.

Donald Trump stated that the US would send weapons to Ukraine through NATO countries, with the alliance fully paying for these supplies. Specifically, the transfer of Patriot systems is mentioned, which NATO will then distribute.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would resume fighting in the Gaza Strip if Hamas is not eliminated within 60 days. This is a condition for a permanent ceasefire, on which Israel is working together with the US.

Relations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have escalated, despite Trump's previous promises regarding Ukraine. Putin rejected Trump's ceasefire proposals, continuing the offensive, which led to a change in the American president's position.

The US Secretary of State and the Russian Foreign Minister held a meeting in Malaysia, discussing the end of the war in Ukraine. Rubio noted that Washington seeks a "roadmap" for peace, while Lavrov proposed a "new approach."

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly appealed to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, urging him to support the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia. Slovakia is blocking the package due to unresolved issues regarding gas supplies after 2027.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced a new round of nuclear talks with Iran within a week. President Trump stated that Iran itself requested the meeting after US strikes on nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump said that negotiations to end the war in the Gaza Strip "are going very well," expressing confidence that Hamas is ready to end the conflict. Netanyahu discussed plans for the resettlement of Palestinians, while the Palestinian presidency rejected such ideas.

Asian stock markets are stable, while the dollar strengthens and oil prices fall after the US announced increased tariffs for 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, starting August 1. The European Union will not receive new increased tariffs.

Israel is considering military action against Iran if Tehran resumes its nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss this issue with US President Donald Trump.

Bitcoin rose to $109,000 on Monday, bolstered by optimism about "crypto week" in Washington and Elon Musk's statement of support for Bitcoin by his new party.

Donald Trump stated that he "helps a lot" Ukraine, which is resisting Russia, and commented on his conversation with Zelenskyy. He also reiterated that the war would not have started if he had been president.

US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire in Gaza on July 7 if an agreement is reached. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Qatar, envisioning a 60-day truce and the release of hostages.

The United States of America is considering imposing 17% tariffs on agricultural exports from the European Union. European officials are trying to negotiate exemptions for certain goods, including aircraft parts and alcohol.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.

Donald Trump is planning a multi-year mega-celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, which will include a "Great American States Fair," "Patriot Games," a "Freedom Plane," and a UFC fight on the White House grounds. The events will take place against a backdrop of low levels of patriotic pride among Americans.