The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not commenting on the statements made by Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev, who supports the war. This
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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatiy held a telephone conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of NATO's Allied Forces in Europe, U.S. Army General Aleksus Grinkevich, and discussed the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, successfully persuaded U.S. senators to support a bill imposing strict sanctions against Russia. RBC-Ukraine reported this, citing Axios. Support for
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced on Tuesday that they had reached a compromise on an important bill that expands U.S. President Donald Trump’s authority to impose new restrictions
Oman has presented Iran with a plan, backed by the Gulf states, regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The plan calls for voluntary fees for its use. Reuters reported
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump intends to significantly increase funding for programs aimed at countering China’s global influence. According to a report by “Glavkom,” citing the Associated Press,
The U.S. is still significantly behind Ukraine in the production of combat drones, as it is only in the early stages of developing its own drone industry. This was reported
The Austrian government plans to extend the term of military service from six to nine months to adapt to the new security conditions caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine. RBC-Ukraine
As of July 27, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released the latest data on enemy losses. According to this data, the enemy has suffered significant
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi expressed his gratitude to international partners for their support and shared assessments of the Ukrainian army from military leaders of
On Saturday, July 25, Russia once again attacked a civilian vessel and Ukraine’s port infrastructure. This time, a vessel in the Odesa region was targeted. This was announced by Ukraine’s
Western countries have not yet fully grasped the significance of ground-based robotic systems (GRS) in military conflicts. This situation will change when they face protracted hostilities, a widespread threat from
Rubio stated that previous proposals were not suitable for Ukraine in the past and remain unacceptable now. He emphasized that, given the current situation, these proposals “would likely be even
The International Olympic Committee’s decision to temporarily reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee’s membership and lift restrictions on Russian athletes has sparked outrage among Czech sports experts and officials. This topic
UNESCO has added the site “The Ancient City of Tauric Chersonesos and Its Chora” to the List of World Heritage in Danger. This was reported by “Glavkom,” citing the Ukrainian
In Poland, a 63-year-old Ukrainian truck driver who was detained on the A4 highway while under the influence of alcohol was convicted under an expedited procedure. According to Glavkom, citing
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi held a meeting with Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, during which they discussed strategic cooperation in the energy sector. In particular, they discussed diversifying liquefied
On Wednesday, July 15, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in downtown Kyiv. This information was reported by “Glavkom,” citing the State Security Service of Ukraine. “On July 15,
The bill, dubbed “hellish sanctions” against Russia, has a good chance of being passed in the U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his opinion on the possibility of passing this initiative,
Sports Nine European countries, led by Estonia, have called on the European Union to stop funding the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This was in response to the lifting of sanctions
Poland has expressed its willingness to assist in the modernization of Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighter jets, but emphasized that the financial burden must be borne by Ukraine or its allies. This
Ukrainian refugees in Germany can now exchange their driver’s licenses for German ones without having to take written or driving tests. This was made possible by a decision of the
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia is no longer conducting the so-called “special military operation” against Ukraine. According to “Glavkom,” he made this statement in an interview with Die
In northern Mali, an attack took place on a convoy transporting Malian soldiers and members of the Russian paramilitary group “African Corps.” This was reported by the Glavkom news agency,
The Netherlands has already provided Ukraine with all possible support in the context of the war. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen noted in an interview with Radio Free Europe that
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that negotiations with Iran have been suspended, the exchange of information between the two countries continues. According to ABC News, citing sources in the
The U.S. president is closely monitoring developments involving the Russian leader. Photo: Serhiy Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (Getty Images) Donald Trump, the
Daria, who moved to Romania, shares her experience of emigration and offers advice to Ukrainians who are considering moving to that country. Temporary Protection One of the first important steps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the Ukrainian military carried out strikes on oil infrastructure facilities in several regions of Russia as part of the “long-range sanctions” plan. He announced
Serhiy Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, shared his impressions of the talks between Ukraine and Russia that took place in Istanbul. According to
On Tuesday, oil prices rose, but the increase was limited as traders sought to factor in not only the easing of tensions in the region but also rising supply and
There is growing discussion in Europe that the Russian Federation may launch an attack in the coming years. When asked when such an attack is most likely to occur—after hostilities
Following a decisive victory over the U.S. national team in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, the Belgian national team’s official social media accounts posted an original message.
Finland has imposed temporary restrictions on air traffic over the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland due to the escalating security situation following an attack by Ukrainian drones on
In July, China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises called "Maritime Interaction-2026" in the Yellow Sea. Afterward, warships from both countries will set out to conduct joint patrols in
The Donald Trump administration has decided not to extend the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), which could mean the gradual phasing out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which has
Currently, 13 deaths have been reported in the capital. The total number of injured has risen to 86, including two children. Of those injured, 70 were hospitalized. Extent of the
Europe is gradually scaling back its hospitality toward Ukrainians, and some countries are discussing the possibility of restricting protection for men of draft age. However, the question arises as to
The United Kingdom is significantly changing its strategy for modernizing the Royal Navy, moving away from building new destroyers in favor of modern hybrid vessels equipped with drones. This decision
On June 29, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko made an unexpected visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This meeting took place against the backdrop of growing
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the design of a new commemorative passport, issued in limited quantities to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, which is being celebrated this
An important NATO summit in Ankara is approaching, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has already issued a warning to Vladimir Putin. This event could have a significant impact on
During the URC 2026 Recovery Conference, Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister of Community and Territorial Development, announced the results of the preliminary selection of companies in
The European Union has drawn up new rules for Ukrainians who left the country after the start of the full-scale invasion. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing remarks by Magnus
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President, expressed concern over the current tensions between Ukraine and Poland, calling them a “serious mistake.” According to him, the situation could
The occupying authorities in Crimea have decided to suspend rail service with Russia. This decision has raised many questions among the local population, who have grown accustomed to using this
A landmark event took place at the Ukrainian Saturday School in Warsaw—the ceremonial closing of the school year, which coincided with the school’s 10th anniversary. The school operates successfully thanks
Russian oil exports have reached their highest level since 2026, despite growing competition in the Indian market. Bloomberg reported this, citing data from Ukrinform. According to tanker tracking data, the
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his disagreement with a Senate resolution calling for an end to military action against Iran. According to the BBC, as reported by Ukrinform, the U.S.
Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, expressed hope that the current tensions in relations between Ukraine and Poland would not hinder Ukraine’s European integration aspirations. She told reporters this
From June 20 to 22, North Korea held a plenary session of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, during which the policy of strengthening its nuclear capabilities was reaffirmed.
A Ukrainian diplomat recalled Russia’s nighttime attack on a cargo ship in the Black Sea that belonged to a Turkish company. This occurred shortly after a Turkish delegation’s visit to
German military forces are being actively deployed in Lithuania near the Belarusian border. By 2027, Germany plans to permanently station about 5,000 troops there, which will be the Bundeswehr’s largest
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of the conflict with Iran, noting that the parties had reached an agreement on Tehran’s renunciation of nuclear weapons. This news came from
Karima Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been temporarily suspended from her duties pending a special vote by member states. This was reported by Glavkom, citing
Iranian assets will remain frozen until Tehran agrees to a lasting ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Only then, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, can negotiations begin.
Ukraine has no intention of yielding to the pressure of Russian attacks and will continue to step up strikes on Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that it is unacceptable
Armenia faces a critical political choice that will determine its future. Following the tragic events of three years ago, when the country suffered a military defeat at the hands of
In photos released by the DPRK’s state news agency KCNA, Kim Jong Un is seen inspecting a facility that is likely a uranium enrichment plant. Experts believe it may be
The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran targeting the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex. This information was released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, according to Ukrinform.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived in Kyiv on an official visit. This was reported by the press service of Ukrzaliznytsia, citing the publication Glavkom. Photos released show Mark
During the night, Russian forces launched 198 Shahed, "Gerbera," "Italmas," and "Parody"-type decoy drones from the Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk regions in Russia, as well as from Gvardeyskoye
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv has officially announced new tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year for full-time undergraduate applicants. Tuition fees have risen by nearly 30%. Highest and
During a phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him “crazy” and accusing him of ingratitude. According to RBC-Ukraine, citing Axios, the tension
The 33rd annual “Run Under the Chestnut Trees” charity event, dedicated to Kyiv Day, took place in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The event was organized by the Ukrainian Embassy
Over the past 24 hours, 302 combat engagements have been recorded. Ukrainian troops continue to heroically hold their ground, inflicting significant losses on the occupiers. Our defenders are resolutely repelling
The complex relationship between the U.S. and China has taken a new turn: both countries have taken reciprocal actions regarding journalists. The United States revoked the visa of a Chinese
Ukraine is taking a decisive step toward forming an international sanctions alliance against aggressor nations and their allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed two important decrees implementing new decisions
Hungary is insisting that Ukraine fulfill 11 conditions regarding the Hungarian minority before meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in order to turn a new page in bilateral relations. Péter Magyar, the
Azerbaijan continues to provide assistance to Ukraine in its recovery and reconstruction, Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev stated during the celebration of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day in Kyiv. His remarks were reported by
The Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergård, stressed that the European Union should focus on supporting Ukraine rather than rushing into negotiations with Russia, which shows no desire
The new package of sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom has dealt a significant blow to Russia’s financial infrastructure by blocking key cryptocurrency channels used to circumvent restrictions. This was
Ukraine, together with its European partners, is expanding drone production abroad. Countries such as Norway, the Netherlands, Romania, and Germany have already joined this initiative. This is discussed in an
The conflict with Iran has depleted the United States’ arsenal, prompting Washington to actively seek out tungsten—a metal essential for the production of bombs, missiles, and other weapons. Currently, China
During Tuesday’s trading on Asian markets, Brent crude futures rose by more than 2% after the U.S. carried out strikes against Iran. This led to increased market tension, as a
In recent days, several tankers carrying liquefied natural gas and crude oil have left the Persian Gulf and passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid a decline in
On May 25, international delegations arrived in Kyiv to participate in the 4th International Summit of Cities and Regions, titled “Partnership. Resilience. Readiness.” This information has been confirmed by the
The Russian Federation has stepped up its efforts to justify its aggression against European countries, attempting to draw Asian nations into a hybrid conflict with the West. This was reported
France continues to engage in active dialogue with China, seeking to encourage it to influence Russia to end the war against Ukraine. This was reported by Pascal Confavre, a representative
Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, held a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. During the talks, they discussed issues related to European Union enlargement,
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which Putin launched to restore Russia’s status as a superpower, has become a real challenge in the fifth year of the war. This is reported
As of May 22, 2026, Ukrainians may see changes in the exchange rates of major currencies. The dollar, euro, and zloty have their current values, which influence citizens’ economic decisions
The United States has expressed dissatisfaction with the decision by Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature to approve additional military spending at a lower level than Washington deemed necessary. Reuters reported this, citing
Any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels will be met with a "strong response" against one of the U.S. bases in the region, as well as against enemy
Brent crude futures fell by $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 per barrel, following a sharp 4% drop in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also fell by
On Sunday, May 3, a significant diplomatic event will take place in Yerevan on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will meet with
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš plans to hold brief talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. This will be their first face-to-face meeting
During a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of Washington making the "right choice" regarding Taiwan. This was reported
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict. According to Ukrinform, citing Reuters, the American leader
The U.S. presidential administration is considering several possible sanctions against countries that have refused to support Washington in the conflict with Iran. This was reported by Glavkom, citing Reuters. According
On Thursday, April 2, the oil market saw a sharp rise in prices—by more than $5—following a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of renewed attacks on
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur expressed concern over the lack of clarity from the United States regarding the support it expects from NATO allies. The minister’s statement was published in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the reasons for the absence of trilateral talks that could help resolve important issues. He explained that current circumstances do not allow for this
On Tuesday evening, a new incident occurred near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, which Iran attributes to the United States and Israel. This information was reported by Glavkom, citing Anadolu