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World leaders and Washington's political elite gathered for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, where President Donald Trump eulogized him as a 'true American original.' Graham, a hardline Republican and staunch ally of Trump, died unexpectedly at age 71. His sister, Darline, has been chosen to replace him in the Senate.
Ukraine says it attacked Russian warships and cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea carrying military supplies from Iran; Tehran insists a civilian ship was hit and warns of retaliation. The incident marks the first direct collision between the wars in Ukraine and Iran, prompting diplomatic exchanges and warnings against escalation.
US President Donald Trump held separate Oval Office meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as the two leaders navigated shifting US policies on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The meetings came amid reported tensions between Trump and Netanyahu and signs of a changing posture on Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the White House on July 28, with the encounter lasting about an hour, according to the White House press pool. Zelensky was escorted to the West Wing through a side entrance, and the meeting began at 9:47 a.m. local time.
President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.
Ralf Bosshard, a former OSCE military adviser and retired Swiss colonel, told TASS that Ukraine's newly appointed commander-in-chief will be limited by available resources and that the change in military leadership will not substantially affect combat operations. In a separate report, he characterized Kyiv's intensified drone attacks as an information war designed to distract from battlefield setbacks.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Portsmouth naval base, pledging new Stone Cloak drone-jamming technology. The UK will also hand over the intellectual property to enable Ukraine to produce the system at scale.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.
US officials say 'now is the time to end the war' as President Trump prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky. The meeting will focus on the Russia-Ukraine peace process, and Zelensky is expected to attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom Trump remembered as a 'lover of wars.'
US President Donald Trump says the United States is in 'deep talks' with Iran and will resume military action if negotiations fail. Washington suspended its air strike campaign on Saturday, but regional reports of drone attacks suggest Tehran is testing the pause.
After nearly two weeks of intense exchanges, the US and Iran have paused military strikes, bringing a measure of calm to the Gulf region and global markets. Oil prices tumbled, and diplomatic channels appear to be reopening, with US officials signaling room for negotiations.
According to TASS, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mikhail Drapaty as commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky, amid protests. Sources within the pro-Russian clandestine network claim growing discontent and insubordination among troops, citing Drapaty's history of costly frontal assaults. Russian officials and experts view the appointment negatively, with some calling Drapaty a war criminal and predicting continued genocide.
Iran has warned Ukraine of consequences after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea killed one sailor. Tehran accuses Israel of orchestrating the attack, while Kyiv says it targeted Russian-linked military cargo. A senior Iranian lawmaker has echoed threats of retaliation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is seeking an additional 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations underway in the Voronezh region since June, alongside plans for more ballistic missile launchers. Reporting also covers earlier North Korean deployments to Kursk and claims of a new missile unit. Analysts have described deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as mutually beneficial.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 North Korean troops and more ballistic missile launchers for its war against Ukraine. South Korea's foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation, while North Korea's Foreign Minister recently visited Moscow.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Romania's military has shot down three drones in as many days, prompting Bucharest to summon Russia's ambassador. The incidents have heightened concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into NATO territory.
Iran has passed another night without US airstrikes as Washington pauses its campaign, with reports suggesting concerns over dwindling munitions are restraining further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of negotiations, but President Trump has threatened strikes at a 'much higher level' if no deal is reached.