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Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov called a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy at the G20 summit in Miami impossible, stating that dialogue is possible only in Moscow. Kyiv had earlier expressed readiness for a meeting in the United States.

Zelensky declared Ukraine's "strong position" in peace negotiations, naming the monthly neutralization of 30,000 Russian soldiers as the key advantage and proposing an energy ceasefire as a starting point for a settlement.

Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5–6 to resume peace negotiations. The US is demanding a temporary halt to strikes by both sides during the visit; the key issue remains control over the Donbas.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Russia and other countries to stop supporting Iran, threatening sanctions against the regime's financial channels. The statement came against the backdrop of contacts between Moscow and Tehran.

Washington is preparing an agreement for long-term access by American companies to 17 Venezuelan fields, while Caracas is considering leaving OPEC amid its rapprochement with the United States.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived secretly in Moscow on August 25 and personally delivered to FSB chief Bortnikov an assessment of the failure of the Russian offensive, urging the Kremlin to negotiate. The visit was the first in-person contact between the two intelligence chiefs in four years.

The Trump administration is discussing a new tariff package on semiconductors that could cover laptops, gaming consoles, and servers. The final structure of the duties has not been determined.

Former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg explained in an interview that Russia began striking Ukraine during his visits after he lost his status as a government official and became a private citizen.

The US State Department has suspended visa interview scheduling worldwide, launching a global training program for embassies and consulates against the backdrop of the Trump administration's campaign to tighten immigration control.

On the day of the unannounced visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, Putin signed three classified decrees numbered 605–607. We break down what the documents hide and why the US asked Kyiv to introduce a silence regime.

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas of foreigners who filed asylum applications. The State Department may announce the decision within the coming weeks, although the plan has not yet received final approval.

Unions and civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit in a Massachusetts court challenging Trump's new rules that limit the validity of student and journalist visas. The plaintiffs call the measures catastrophic for universities and students.

The ICC called new US sanctions against its staff a blow to the rule of law. The Court stated that it has no intention of backing down from its powers despite pressure from Washington and threats of liquidation.

🇺🇸 Battle for the White House: Trump asks the Supreme Court for the right to build a 'military complex' without Congressional approval. The $400 million project, including a giant ballroom, is already 65% complete. Courts are demanding a stop, but the administration claims it is a matter of national security. 🏛️⚖️

🇺🇸 Trump Administration pressures Apple: Howard Lutnick states that using Chinese memory chips is unacceptable. Amid AI memory shortages and rising prices, Apple is testing products from CXMT and YMTC. 🇨🇳 US demands 35 countries choose a side in the AI race. ⚠️ Risk of exclusion from the coalition for dual cooperation.

🇺🇸 The US is preparing "economic fury" for Iran: Scott Bessent announced unprecedented measures, including a total blockade of ports and the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ The Treasury Secretary stated that next week the White House will announce new sanctions that will take Iran's isolation to a level "unseen in history." This is a continuation of the "maximum pressure" policy started in 2025. 🔥 The situation is heating up: on August 13, the US and Iran simultaneously claimed control over the strait. The world awaits escalation.

🚨 SHOCK IN WASHINGTON: Massive purges in the US Administration! Resignations in the White House, DOJ, and Intelligence. Who left and why? 🇺🇸 #USA #Politics #Resignations

🏛️ White House Shuffle: Will Sharf replaces Warrington as White House Counsel. 📉 Warrington leaves for the private sector, while Sharf, known for defending Trump in court, prepares the administration for legal battles ahead of the 2026 elections. 🗳️