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The White House reported a “promising start” to the talks in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza. However, an agreement has not yet been reached, and much work remains to be done to free hostages and help civilians.

The United States will provide Ukraine with additional security assistance packages in the coming days. This was confirmed by a White House spokesperson after the US and Ukrainian defense ministers spoke about the situation at the front and defense needs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to negotiate a position in Kamala Harris' administration in exchange for supporting her campaign. This occurred after a similar meeting between Kennedy and Donald Trump.

Annual inflation in the US fell to 2. 9% in July, the first time it has dropped below 3% since March 2021. This strengthens the arguments in favor of the Fed lowering interest rates at the September meeting.

Hamas will not participate in Gaza talks because of the US approval of $20 billion in arms sales to Israel. Biden hopes for a ceasefire agreement that will deter Iran from attacking Israel.

The Pentagon has expressed concern about Russia's increased cooperation with Iran, North Korea and China in the arms sector. Of particular concern is Russia's intention to purchase weapons and ammunition from these countries for the war in Ukraine.

Iran threatens to attack Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader if ceasefire talks in Gaza fail. The US and allies are trying to convince Iran to ease tensions before the talks.

The United States said it did not participate in the overthrow of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina. This denial came after Hasina's accusations that the United States was involved in her ouster in order to gain control of the island of St. Martin.

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

White House spokesman John Kirby said that Putin could end the war against Ukraine if he is concerned about the situation in the Kursk region. Kirby emphasized that statements about Western coordination in Kursk are Putin's propaganda.

In an interview, US President Joe Biden called Donald Trump a real threat to America's security if he is elected on November 5. Biden emphasized the danger of Trump winning the election.

President Zelenskyy received several reports from Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front. Zelenskyy noted the actions of the Defense Forces and thanked the units for pushing the war into the aggressor's territory.

More than 76,000 people have been evacuated from the border areas of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 4.4 thousand were placed in temporary shelters, the rest - with relatives and friends in other regions.

The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.

The French Defense Ministry reports a successful offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of Russia. Russia declares a state of emergency and tries to repel the attack by deploying troops, aircraft and artillery.

The Moldovan Emergency Commission has introduced an alert regime in the gas sector due to the risk of interruptions in gas supplies. The reason was the military actions in the Kursk region, where the Suja gas metering station is located.

President Zelenskyy said that Russia should feel the consequences of the war it brought to Ukraine. He thanked the military for their effective reports and defense of their positions, emphasizing Ukraine's desire for a just peace.

Russian intelligence knew about a possible invasion of the Kursk region two weeks in advance, but Putin was not informed. gerasimov and high-ranking officials ignored the warning, and the defense forces were caught off guard.

According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian troops have entered Russia's Kursk region, the first invasion by a foreign army since World War II. This took the Russian military by surprise and caused concern for Putin.

Kamala Harris's campaign raised $36 million in the day after Tim Walz was announced as the vice presidential candidate. This is one of the best fundraising days ever, showing the enthusiasm of Democrats for the choice.

The White House confirms that it had no prior knowledge of the operation in Kursk region. The US plans to ask Ukraine about the details, but reaffirms Ukraine's right to self-defense against Russian aggression.

Washington has not changed its policy on strikes against Russia with American weapons. The White House wants an explanation from Ukraine on the situation in the Kursk region.

The European Commission spokesperson said that Ukraine has a legitimate right to defend itself by striking the aggressor on its territory.

The White House has called on Turkey to stop exporting American goods to Russia that could be used for military purposes. The US is threatening consequences if Ankara does not take steps to stop the illegal trade.

US President Joe Biden is planning a meeting with the national security team due to the worsening situation in the Middle East. The United States is strengthening its military presence in the region amid concerns about a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

Kamala Harris will meet with three candidates for the post of Vice President of the United States: Mark Kelly, Tim Walz and Josh Shapiro. The choice is expected to be announced before the start of her tour of the country on August 6.

U. S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security against Iranian threats and discussed efforts to support the country's defense.

US Vice President Kamala Harris tried to influence Germany and Slovenia to release Russian prisoners. The goal was to facilitate prisoner exchanges between the United States and Russia, including the release of Vadim Krasikov and the Dultsevs.

The advisor to the head of the OP said that Ukraine would not comment on the information about receiving F-16s. He called it a topic where the 'fog of war' is appropriate, as it should be reflected on the battlefield.

The White House refused to comment on the arrival of the first F-16s to Ukraine. John Kirby confirmed that the process of transferring the fighters is progressing and they will be ready to fly by the end of the summer.