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U.S.: "Only we can end the war"

Jul 22, 2026 16:00

The United States wants to play an active role once again in the peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Manila on Thursday, on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit. Rubio said that only Washington and Moscow, as the two largest nuclear powers, are capable of helping to end the war. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continues to reiterate that he wants to stop the conflict as soon as possible, although it remains unclear exactly how he intends to achieve that.

Russian warship conducts firing drills off British Coast

Jul 22, 2026 14:00

On Monday, a Russian warship conducted live-fire exercises near the southern coast of Britain, about 74 km south of Plymouth. The Russian frigate Neustrashimy, monitored by the Royal Navy, fired in international waters while London closely monitored the incident.

Trump targets underground nuclear complex in Iran

Jul 22, 2026 13:00

The United States carried out new attacks on Iran on Tuesday evening and overnight, marking the eleventh consecutive night of the campaign. According to U.S. Central Command, the airstrikes were intended to further weaken Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Zelensky fires Army Chief following days of protests

Jul 22, 2026 12:30

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Army Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of protests against recent reshuffles in the defense leadership. The decision comes shortly after the popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed, a move that sparked street protests in several cities.

Ryanair challenges Belgium in open conflict

Jul 22, 2026 11:00

Low-cost airline Ryanair is taking action: five aircraft will leave their base in Charleroi, and 2 million seats will be cut in Belgium for the winter of 2026 and the summer of 2027. A direct response to the increase in the boarding tax approved by the federal government.

Ukraine continues attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries

Jul 22, 2026 10:50

Ukrainian drones have once again struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. The nighttime attacks in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions resulted in injuries, and employees were evacuated, according to company management and regional governors.

“Trump wants to make FIFA President Gianni Infantino the next UN Secretary-General”

Jul 22, 2026 10:19

The bromance between the U.S. president and the FIFA president seems to be continuing even after the World Cup.

FBI Director to travel to Russia for talks with Russian Intelligence Service

Jul 21, 2026 21:00

FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to travel to Russia later this year, though the exact reason is not yet known. According to a report by Politico, cited by Reuters, the visit will take place in the second half of October. The director of the U.S. FBI may travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Hungarian chess legend declines offer to become president

Jul 21, 2026 17:00

For the time being, Hungary will not have a “chess master” as a resident of the presidential palace. World-renowned grandmaster Judit Polgár has declined Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s offer to assume the largely ceremonial presidency.

The Netherlands imposes import ban on goods from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories

Jul 21, 2026 16:00

Starting September 22, the Netherlands will impose an import ban on goods produced in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced this in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

U.S.: "Only we can end the war"

Russian warship conducts firing drills off British Coast

Trump targets underground nuclear complex in Iran

Zelensky fires Army Chief following days of protests

Ryanair challenges Belgium in open conflict

Ukraine continues attacks on Russian online retailer Wildberries

“Trump wants to make FIFA President Gianni Infantino the next UN Secretary-General”

FBI Director to travel to Russia for talks with Russian Intelligence Service

Hungarian chess legend declines offer to become president

The Netherlands imposes import ban on goods from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories

U.S. Army asks soldiers for ‘creative’ ideas to put pressure on Iran

Attack involving a birthday gift for Russian space commander

Ukraine bombs Russian resort town: 4 dead, including 1 child

Reform UK wants to deploy the Royal Navy against Migrants in the English Channel

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