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The Trump family earned up to $6 billion through the World Liberty crypto project, drawing criticism regarding potential political influence. The company claims independence from politics, and its value has surpassed Trump's real estate holdings.
US President Donald Trump will make an "exciting announcement" related to the Pentagon. The statement will be made from the Oval Office at 2:00 PM Washington time.
US President Donald Trump will make an important statement today, August 2, at 9:00 PM Kyiv time. The content of the statement is not disclosed, but it will take place after the expiration of the term given to Putin regarding peace in Ukraine.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and advisor to Donald Trump, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest civilian award in the United States.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The next meeting of the "coalition of the determined" will take place in Paris on September 4.
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States will meet in September to discuss international security guarantees. This will be a continuation of the negotiations that took place in Washington.
The Trump administration is developing plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This idea has been discussed since the first weeks of Trump's second term.
Donald Trump is considering abandoning diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and Russia. The White House is frustrated by the lack of progress and the position of European leaders.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not lose the war and Russia will not win, and called on the West to pressure Russia for negotiations. He emphasized Ukraine's strength in fighting and arms production.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. He demonstrated the consequences of Russian shelling, emphasizing Russia's unwillingness to end the war.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
US President Donald Trump signed an order prioritizing classical architecture for federal buildings. This is intended to restore aesthetic standards and reflect the dignity of the American system of self-government.
The US is introducing new duties on all international parcels, abolishing the de minimis exemption. This decision has caused dissatisfaction among trade partners and postal services, which are suspending shipments to America.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that Donald Trump is a Soviet or Russian agent. He claims that Trump's foreign policy is strategically beneficial to the Russian Federation.
Donald Trump was displeased but not surprised by the Russian strikes on Kyiv. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that this is a consequence of the protracted war and Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
The European Union is considering secondary sanctions to prevent third countries from helping Russia circumvent existing measures. The 19th sanctions package, focused on abductors of Ukrainian children, and an anti-circumvention tool are being discussed.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in the US. Possible security guarantees for Ukraine and a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will be discussed.
Denmark summoned a US diplomat over suspicions of secret US operations in Greenland. Intelligence uncovered three Americans, linked to the White House, operating on the island.
Roberta Metsola expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, but called for readiness for new sanctions against Russia. She emphasized that Ukraine's security is Europe's security.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to use economic sanctions to prevent a world war. He also noted that there would be no world war, but there could be an economic one, which would be bad for Russia.
Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook triggered a decline in the US bond market. Investors fear an undermining of trust in financial institutions and accelerating inflation.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals as incentives for peace in Ukraine. Among the ideas are Exxon Mobil's return to Sakhalin-1 and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
US President Donald Trump stated that the war in the Gaza Strip would end within two to three weeks. He referred to his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump on August 25 issued a decree providing for criminal and administrative prosecution for desecration of the American flag. The document obliges federal agencies to maximize the application of existing laws to bring offenders to justice.
Donald Trump expressed his desire to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2025. He noted that they have a great relationship and there is potential for cooperation.
Donald Trump stated that the US is studying the experience of drone warfare in Ukraine, as it is an entirely new form of combat. He noted that there hasn't been a war of such scale since World War II.
US President Donald Trump announced that he discussed nuclear arms limitation and other security issues with Putin in Alaska. He called Putin's trip to Alaska an important statement of his desire to end the war.