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Trump said he asked Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian refineries, linking them to rising diesel prices. He also commented on the transfer of Patriot systems and the role of special envoys in the negotiations.

Democrats are preparing large-scale investigations against Trump in case of victory in the midterm elections: from energy deals to the pardons of participants in the 2021 Capitol storming.

At a Republican convention, Donald Trump urged Americans to go to the polls on November 3, warning non-voters of "hell" and promising $5,000 to every voter if the party retains control of Congress.

China's Ministry of Commerce refuted US intelligence agencies' allegations of AI model theft and declared its readiness for negotiations with the United States. In Beijing, officials warned of "resolute countermeasures" in the event of suppression of Chinese AI companies. The statement came against the backdrop of preparations for Xi Jinping's visit to the White House.

According to WSJ, the White House privately concedes that the U.S. war with Iran could drag on until the end of Trump's presidential term, despite his public promises of a swift victory.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the Financial Times report on a change in the U.S. negotiating team on Ukraine 'fake' and stated that no authority is being transferred to the CIA director.

Ukraine's MFA announced that a personal meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump has been preliminarily agreed for September. In parallel, the parties are discussing updated approaches to ending the war.

The White House website now features an Arcade section with five retro games playing on Trump's immigration policy: from chasing migrants to building a wall. The launch drew criticism and a public disavowal by the Tetris company of any connection to the project.

Trump, answering a question about inviting Putin to the G20 summit in Miami in December 2026, stated that he had not yet thought about it. No final decision has been made on the format of Russia's and China's participation.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is ready to meet with Vladimir Putin only after Russia agrees to stop the war and conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine.

The Financial Times reports that Elon Musk is ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink-equipped drones to strike Russian military objects up to 200 km from the border, but, according to him, the final decision must be made by the White House. SpaceX and Musk have not publicly confirmed this.

In an interview with Axios, Donald Trump stated that he is not worried about a possible Russian attack on NATO countries, refuting the version that Moscow was warned during the CIA Director's visit to the Kremlin.

Trump signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the US over the threat to the power grid from foreign equipment. The document restricts the purchase and installation of foreign technology for wholesale networks and grants the Department of Energy the authority to detail the measures.

For the first time since 2013, the White House has updated the US national space policy, setting a goal to raise the number of launches to a thousand per year by 2030. The main emphasis is placed on developing ground infrastructure.

Democratic Senator John Ossoff stated in a campaign speech that Trump is more occupied with "dates with Natalie" than with presidential duties. In Washington, this sparked a debate over the influence of the 35-year-old aide Natalie Harp.

🇺🇸 White House Scandal: Donald Trump publicly insulted CNN reporter Kristen Holmes, calling her 'fake news' and ordering her to 'shut up'. The conflict erupted after a question about aide Natalie Harp and Senator Ossoff's statements about a 'flying palace'. The administration's press office supported the president, calling the journalist 'shameful', while CNN stood up for its employee. #Trump #CNN #Scandal

🇺🇸 Trump stated that Kim Jong Un responded to his call for dialogue and 'always treated him with respect.' This occurred after the reduction of U.S. and South Korean military exercises. 🤝 Pyongyang previously threatened 'self-defense' due to the exercises. 📉 No details provided — but this is the first signal of a possible resumption of contacts since 2021. #Trump #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #Diplomacy #NuclearProgram

🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham fell victim to a cyberattack: he corresponded with a hacker impersonating US President advisor Susie Wiles. 🔍 This is a continuation of the 2025 FBI investigation into the hacking of Wiles' phone. Hackers were sending fakes to senators and governors. 🤝 Burnham suspected foul play, but the incident has already caused a diplomatic stir. Downing Street says it "doesn't matter," but the White House confirms the activity of malicious actors. 📉 The scandal exacerbates the situation around Burnham, who is already facing criticism for taking an early vacation after taking office in July 2026.