Washington, D.C.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. The parties also touched upon issues of ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and the return of abducted children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Great Britain, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and the speakers of both houses of parliament. Discussions are focused on securing more air defense systems for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Europe finds itself critically dependent on American tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which control over two-thirds of the regional cloud computing market. This raises fears that the US administration could leverage its technological advantage, and even, at some point, disconnect Europe from vital cloud services that underpin its digital existence.
Iran sent Donald Trump a warning about the activation of "sleeper terrorist cells" in the US in case of an attack. The message was delivered through an intermediary at the G7 summit.
Donald Trump announced successful mediation in concluding a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, which had been at war for decades. Representatives of the countries will arrive in Washington for the final signing of the agreement.
The Latvian Saeima approved a statement in support of Ukraine's earliest invitation to NATO ahead of the summit in The Hague. Inviting Ukraine to the Alliance will be a significant signal of its clear path to membership.
European and Iranian foreign ministers met to assess Tehran's readiness for talks on a new, strengthened nuclear deal. This happened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the United States expressing readiness for direct contacts with Iran.
US intelligence believes that Iran has not made a final decision on creating nuclear weapons, but is close to it. Tehran may accelerate the process in case of an attack or the killing of its leader.
The European Union is making progress in trade negotiations with the United States on the eve of the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for the introduction of new customs duties on July 9. The bloc is ready to take measures to protect its economic interests in the absence of a mutually acceptable solution.
Israel's Defense Minister said Ali Khamenei "should not continue to exist" after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital and injured over 200 people.
Israeli officials are considering options other than airstrikes on Iran, including a special forces raid on the uranium enrichment facility in Fordo. While US President Donald Trump doubts the effectiveness of bombs against fortified targets, Israel is preparing to act alone.
Ukraine will not receive an invitation to NATO at the summit in The Hague next week. The issue is not on the agenda, no breakthrough decisions are expected.
A massive tornado crossing a rainbow was recorded in the state of Nebraska, USA. Forecasters are warning of possible storms in the Mid-Atlantic and East Coasts.
Donald Trump said that Emmanuel Macron falsely claimed that he left the G7 summit to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump emphasized that the reason for his departure was different.
Due to the aggravation of the security situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on citizens to leave Israel and Iran. Embassies are forming evacuation lists and developing evacuation routes.
The Trump administration is discussing a possible meeting with Iran this week. The goal of the negotiations is a nuclear deal and a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
The Israeli Air Force struck a target in the center of Tehran, eliminating Ali Shadmani. He was the highest-ranking military commander, close to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.
Donald Trump is cutting short his participation in the G7 summit in Canada and returning to Washington. The decision is related to the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and the need for urgent consultations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa called on Trump to end the trade war. They stressed the importance of avoiding protectionist measures.
Donald Trump received over $57 million from the cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial. He also earned millions from golf clubs and merchandise sales, leveraging his popularity.
The Trump administration is trying to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran. These actions could complicate the nuclear deal with Tehran that Trump is seeking to reach.
In opposition to Trump's military parade, a "No Kings" rally is being prepared. Trump reacted to this by saying that he "doesn't feel like a king."
Oleksandr Darchiev assured Donald Trump that he would make every effort to restore Russian-American relations. He emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence between the two countries.
According to a survey by KIIS, most Ukrainians consider the EU a reliable ally, while the US is perceived as a country that is tired of the war and puts pressure on Ukraine to make concessions.
U. S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller condemned the overnight attacks by Russia and stressed the need to immediately end the war.
Texas Deploys National Guard to Maintain Order Amid Protests. California Governor Criticizes Trump for Excessive Use of Force Against Protesters.
Donald Trump said that protests against the military parade in Washington will be met with great force. Protest sentiments are spreading against the backdrop of demonstrations in Los Angeles.
Japan announced that it had spotted two Chinese aircraft carriers operating simultaneously in the Pacific Ocean for the first time. The Japanese Defense Minister believes that this indicates Beijing's intention to expand its capabilities.
The New York State Senate has approved a bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives at will. The law will allow patients with a terminal diagnosis to receive a deadly cocktail of drugs.
Friedrich Merz presented Donald Trump with a facsimile of the birth certificate of his grandfather Friedrich Trump, later Frederick. The document was handed over during a meeting at the White House.