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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that the negotiation track with American partners is currently on pause. Ukraine is awaiting the arrival of the American team and is counting on more active U.S. participation to achieve a just peace.
The US has returned intelligence sharing with Ukraine to its previous high level, increasing the effectiveness of strikes against Russia. Senators confirmed the improvement in cooperation, while the White House emphasized its desire to end the war.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he aims to reach an agreement with the United States to cancel all sectoral tariffs. Negotiations continue until August 19, when new 50% tariffs could take effect.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is facing the most difficult conditions since the Islamic Revolution due to intensified sanctions and military conflict. He also accused external forces of attempting to provoke protests by putting pressure on the population.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Trump rejected Zelenskyy's request for hundreds of Patriot missiles, citing dwindling U. S. stocks.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in response to Brazil's refusal to issue visas to American diplomats. Brazil called this political pressure, but did not expel the ambassador.
The U. S. will not publicly disclose the evaluation system for advanced AI models. Only participating companies will have access, which has raised concerns in the industry.
The Israeli prime minister said the army will not leave its positions in Gaza until Hamas fully disarms. He rejected the Trump administration's proposal for a simultaneous troop withdrawal.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by more than 5% after the US Treasury Secretary's statement about a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are reacting to the comments, although analysts are less optimistic.
US President Donald Trump said that Washington could launch large-scale strikes on Iran at any time. Allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, asked to cancel the attack.
General Alexus Grinkevich stated that without an additional destroyer, he would choose to defend the US instead of Israel. The intensity of the Iranian operation has depleted the US stocks of key defensive weapons.
US prosecutors have closed the case against Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool. It turned out that the damage was caused by improper installation under the supervision of the Department of the Interior.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US did not agree to a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot systems. He expressed concern about the transfer of technologies that could be used against the US.
President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance. The main priority was interceptors for Patriot and the impact of Russia's war on global markets.
Israeli military destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon using 700 tons of explosives. Netanyahu and Katz threatened a harsh response to violations of the ceasefire.
Elina Svitolina secured a victory over Polina Kudermetova, who previously represented Russia and now plays for Uzbekistan. The Ukrainian advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Washington.
US President Donald Trump said he is not sure whether he will allow Ukraine to obtain a license to produce missiles for the Patriot. The issue is still under consideration, and the US is cautious about transferring such technologies.
The US State Department will begin issuing commemorative passports with a portrait of Donald Trump in August. Due to high demand, 250 thousand special documents will be released.
Special representatives of the US President Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Kyiv in the second half of August. The visit is timed to coincide with events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country does not plan to use oil supplies to pressure the US. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a reputation as a reliable supplier.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Poland in Lublin. They discussed diplomacy in Washington, defense cooperation and the security of Ukrainians in Poland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the results of the visit to the United States. They discussed Polish investments in Ukraine and missile defense cooperation.
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Lublin. The talks were dedicated to summarizing the results of the Ukrainian leader's visit to the United States.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington convinced American lawmakers of Ukraine's ability to win the war. He emphasized that new sanctions could force the kremlin to sit down at the negotiating table.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
Iran rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a larger share of the waterway. The US considers Tehran's demands unjustified, as the strait is an international waterway.