Ukraine
Ukraine Spends $266 Million a Day on Conflict
Ukraine's Finance Ministry has reported that daily expenses for waging the conflict in 2026 will average $266 million, with the total budget for the Armed Forces of Ukraine reaching $97 billion.
Trump Signals Immediate Sanctions Escalation Against Russia
US President Donald Trump said he is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia at any moment if negotiations on resolving the conflict with Ukraine fail to produce results.
Trump Denies Washington's Involvement in Starshield Restrictions
US President Donald Trump said Washington had nothing to do with the slowdown of Starshield, the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet. Reuters earlier reported that restrictions on the Ukrainian military were imposed at the White House's direction.
WTO: Geopolitical Conflicts Will Reshape Global Trade for Years
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will have a long-term impact on global trade flows. The organization forecasts Middle East exports will fall 17% in 2026.
EU Sanctions 77 Individuals Over State Duma Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
The EU Council has added 77 individuals to its sanctions list, including 74 candidates and three Russian Central Election Commission members, for participating in State Duma elections in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Responds to Trump's Call for New Presidential Election
Andriy Sybiha said Volodymyr Zelensky enjoys the support of the Ukrainian people and that citizens have the right to decide. His remarks came in response to Donald Trump's statement that Ukraine should elect a new president.
Trump Allows Russian Diesel Imports After Ukraine Strikes on Refineries
The US has issued a temporary license for Russian diesel supplies until April 7, 2027. The decision follows Ukraine's disregard of US requests to halt attacks on Russian refineries.
Trump Suggests Ukraine Elect a New President
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should elect a new president, accusing Volodymyr Zelensky of failing to resolve the conflict and of striking Russian oil refineries.
Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Will Be Resolved Soon
US President Donald Trump said he expects to secure a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the near future.
EU Thanks Azerbaijan for Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
The European Union expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, highlighting its importance amid attacks on energy infrastructure and preparations for winter.
Azerbaijan Sends Ukraine Electrical Equipment Worth 2.5 Million Manats
Azerbaijan has sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including electrical equipment worth 2.5 million manats. The shipment was formed at Ukraine's request.
Budanov: Next Round of Peace Talks Planned for October 2026
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Kyrylo Budanov said the next round of peace talks is scheduled for October 2026 in a trilateral format.
Ukraine and Azerbaijan Discuss Investment in Ukraine's Reconstruction
Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Yuriy Husyev and AZPROMO head Yusif Abdullayev discussed expanding economic cooperation and attracting Azerbaijani investment into Ukraine's economy.
Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine and Outcomes of Kushner and Witkoff Visits
The presidents of Russia and the United States held an hour-long phone conversation, discussing the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and the outcomes of American representatives' visits to Moscow and Kyiv.
US, Russia and Ukraine may announce trilateral talks
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks involving the US, Russia and Ukraine could be held soon.
Ukraine receives 36.55 tons of cable from Azerbaijan for energy sector
Ukraine has received three shipments of high-voltage cable from Azerbaijan over the past two weeks to repair power grids in Kyiv region.
Aliyev Congratulates Zelensky on 35th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Volodymyr Zelensky on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, highlighting strategic partnership and energy cooperation.
EU Announces 22nd Sanctions Package Against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the new sanctions package will be the largest since 2022 and will increase the number of sanctioned individuals by a third.
Russia Requests Clarifications from US and Turkey on Arms Supplies to Ukraine
Russia has requested clarifications from Washington and Ankara regarding possible US-Turkish arms supplies to Ukraine, said Maria Zakharova.
NYT: Russian Strikes on Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Security
Russia is attacking grain ships in the port of Odesa, paralyzing maritime transport and threatening global food supplies, according to The New York Times.
Turkey Proposes Russia and Ukraine Mechanism to Protect Ships in Black Sea
Ankara has proposed that Moscow and Kyiv create a special mechanism to prevent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Sibiga: Azerbaijan's Role Strategically Important for Europe's Energy Security
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that Azerbaijan plays a strategic role in Europe's energy security, and Ukraine is interested in diversifying energy supplies.
Russia Urges US to Focus on Diplomacy on Ukraine
Russia calls on the US and others to promote a political-diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, warning against escalation.
Putin Confident in Russia's Victory in Conflict with Ukraine
On August 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with the thesis that Russia will undoubtedly win and preserve its statehood during a meeting with Vladimir Mashkov, chairman of the Union of Theater Workers of Russia.