NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the alliance was created not only to protect Europe but also for the security of the continental United States 🇺🇸. According to him, without European bases, Washington will not be able to project its power as effectively on the world stage 🌍. This statement is addressed to American isolationists and aims to justify the benefits of funding NATO 💰

The US has officially renounced neutrality in the conflict: at the G7-2026 summit, Washington cemented its course for full support of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Macron confirmed: the era of 'neutral mediation' is over; the US is now Kyiv's direct partner. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🚫

🇭🇺 Peter Magyar confirmed: Hungary is blocking the acceleration of Ukraine's EU accession. The Prime Minister believes that opening new negotiation clusters after two weeks is illogical. Furthermore, Budapest demands a referendum before final admission. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

Record heat in Europe has put France's energy system at risk: due to river overheating, EDF is forced to shut down nuclear power plants. Paradox: electricity demand is hitting peaks, while generation is dropping, forcing the country to buy energy from neighbors. ⚡🌡️🇫🇷

Iraq threatens to leave OPEC due to production quotas and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz 🛢️📉. Following the UAE, Baghdad demands a revision of the rules, threatening to crash oil prices. Is the cartel on the verge of collapse? ⚠️

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed the creation of a communication channel with Iran in Doha and UAE negotiations regarding $300 billion in investments. 🤝🇮🇷 Washington acts as a regulator, demanding security guarantees. Experts call this a pragmatic response to the lessons of the regional war. 🌍💰

A court in Kazan sentenced Igor Kolomoyskyi to 12 years in prison in absentia. The businessman was found guilty of stealing oil from Tatneft worth 10 billion rubles. He is currently under arrest in Ukraine on his own criminal charges. ⚖️🛢️

On the night of June 26, Kremenchuk and Poltava were hit by ballistic missiles and drones. Explosions were heard early in the night, and authorities urged citizens to stay in shelters. This is a continuation of systematic Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. 🚨🇺🇦

Satellites have recorded a collapse: 10-kilometer traffic jams have formed before the Kerch Bridge, trapping 1,500 vehicles. Due to fuel shortages, power outages, and the evacuation from the "Artek" camp, a mass outflow of population from Crimea has begun. 🚗🚫⚡️

🇺🇸 The US has officially renounced the role of a neutral mediator in the conflict. Emmanuel Macron confirmed that at the G7 summit, Washington legally cemented support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and a united front with allies. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Council of Europe Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty has warned EU countries about the risks of prematurely rolling back protection for Ukrainian refugees. He noted that the escalation of attacks in 2025–2026 makes the return of citizens dangerous, and canceling the status could plunge millions into poverty. Temporary protection status has been extended until March 2027, but discussions about its reduction are already underway.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated in Washington that the Alliance protects not only Europe but also continental US. On the eve of the summit in Ankara, he called Russia a long-term threat and warned about the risks of military cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang. 🇺🇸🇪🇺🚩

Denmark is the first in the EU to legally ban asylum for Ukrainian men of conscription age (23–60 years). Minister Bødskov explained this by the need not to undermine Ukraine's defense. The decision became possible thanks to Copenhagen's special status in migration issues 🇩🇰🇺🇦

Ukraine and Poland discussed the active participation of Polish business in the country's reconstruction and the deepening of energy partnership. At the same time, Ukraine received $3.39 billion from the World Bank to support the budget, fulfilling conditions for integrating the energy market with Europe. ❄️🇺🇦🇵🇱

The EU Council has officially extended economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2027 🇪🇺🚫. Bloc leaders confirmed the course to isolate key sectors of the Russian economy. Additionally, a 21st package of restrictions is being prepared, which will for the first time affect the Russian fishing industry 🐟📉.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Bratislava is on the verge of realization: diplomats only need to coordinate the dates. 🇺🇦🤝🇸🇰 Meanwhile, the prime ministers of the two countries have agreed on a joint meeting in Lviv. Robert Fico continues to insist on negotiations and is discussing with the EU the creation of a communication channel with the RF. 🗣️🕊️

The US has officially abandoned the role of a neutral mediator in the war in Ukraine. French President Macron confirmed: Washington now stands with Kyiv on issues of military aid and territorial integrity. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🤝

The Ministry of Education rejected the Ombudsman's proposal to lower the passing score for university admission. The minimum competitive score of 150 points for medicine and law remains unchanged. Officials explained this by the need to maintain the quality of personnel training and the impossibility of situational changes to the rules. 🎓📉