Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk predicts a possible trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, and Russia in the summer or early autumn. This meeting could resolve urgent issues that require personal agreement between the heads of state.
Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Donald Trump with a glass statue with 24-karat gold, entirely made in the USA. This gesture became a symbol of cooperation and a response to Trump's pressure to move production to America.
Oil prices rose 1% after US inventories fell and exports increased. Macroeconomic uncertainty due to US tariffs on Indian goods limits growth.
Russia uses information campaigns to divide the Trump administration, portraying Witkoff as rational and Trump as irrational. The goal is to undermine US efforts to end the war and achieve unilateral concessions.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed a desire to meet with US President Donald Trump. The head of the White House is open to such a meeting if it contributes to ending the war in Ukraine and provided Putin meets with Zelenskyy.
The White House reported difficulties in organizing a meeting between Trump and Putin next week. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is open to meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated in a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. The conversation took place against the backdrop of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
The meeting between US Ambassador Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin was deemed successful, but secondary US sanctions against Russia will be imposed on Friday. They are intended to prevent third-party trade with sanctioned countries.
US President Donald Trump will hold his second phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week today. The conversation will take place amid White House envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
The US President signed a decree introducing an additional 25% tariff on India. This decision is related to India's import of oil from Russia.
The US and NATO have introduced the PURL mechanism to accelerate the supply of critically important American weapons to Ukraine. The initiative is funded by European members of the Alliance and Canada, providing for regular aid packages worth about 500 million dollars each.
Sean Combs' defense appealed to Trump for a pardon after being convicted of prostitution-related crimes. The musician was convicted on two counts and faces up to 20 years in prison.
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on August 8. The goal of the meeting is to achieve a peace agreement between the countries, which have been in a long-standing conflict.
Donald Trump considers US Vice President J. D. Vance his successor. He also sees Marco Rubio in leadership positions in the White House.
The US will make a decision on sanctions against Russia after Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow. Donald Trump noted that Russia's war against Ukraine is a priority, and he "stopped others in a few days."
The Trump administration is considering additional sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet" if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine by Friday. This would be the first time the US has sanctioned Moscow since Trump's return to the White House.
The US President plans to create a working group for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This could escalate relations between the White House and local authorities after immigration raids.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the country to buy local goods in response to US threats to impose tariffs. The Modi administration has not instructed Indian refineries to stop buying Russian oil, considering it a commercial decision.
US President Donald Trump said that his special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will likely visit Russia on Wednesday or Thursday. Witkoff is currently focused on issues in the Gaza Strip, but Russia has invited him for a meeting.
A US federal agency has launched an official investigation into former special prosecutor Jack Smith, who handled cases against Donald Trump. The investigation concerns a possible violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from using their position for political activity.
British Foreign Minister David Lammy admitted feeling guilty during the conflict between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Oval Office. He believes he did not sufficiently support the Ukrainian delegation before the meeting.
The United States Senate goes on summer recess without passing a bill on sanctions against Russia, which gives Trump the exclusive right to decide on their introduction. Democrats are skeptical about punishing Putin, despite his disappointment.
Special Envoy of the United States of America Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Sunday, August 3. The visit may yield certain results regarding a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Donald Trump is a peacemaker and seeks to resume negotiations with Russia.
Cambodia plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is due to his role in ending the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which led to a ceasefire.
Donald Trump stated that he ordered two nuclear submarines to be placed closer to Russia. This happened after Dmitry Medvedev mentioned nuclear weapons, which, according to Trump, is an absolute threat.
US President Donald Trump does not rule out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin within 10 days before the end of the term for settling the war in Ukraine.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that US President Donald Trump seeks peace with Russia, but will not tolerate jokes. Graham emphasized that Trump is unlike his predecessors and will not allow capabilities to be exaggerated.
Joe Biden publicly criticized the Donald Trump administration, stating that democracy in the US is experiencing "dark days. " The former president accused the current government of destroying his achievements and threatening the rule of law.
The US and European NATO countries are creating a new mechanism for supplying military aid to Ukraine using funds from European members of the Alliance. Ukraine will form lists of needs for $500 million, and NATO allies will decide who will pay for or donate items from the list.
