Czech Support for Ukraine: Aid, Demining, Recovery
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced in an interview with Ukrinform that the Czech Republic will pledge over $21 million to Ukraine in humanitarian aid, development assistance, and economic support.
Banking institutions in Russia, the target of a large-scale cyber attack in Ukraine
A large-scale cyber attack, organized by the Defense Intelligence Services of Ukraine (GUR), paralyzed the activity of the main banking institutions and payment systems throughout Russia on Tuesday, Ukrainian sources said, cited by Ukrainskaia Pravda.
Kamikaze drone attacks in Ismail: port infrastructure and a residential building damaged
Russia's massive nighttime bombardment by Shahed kamikaze drones in the city of Ismail in the Odesa region caused significant damage to port infrastructure and to a five-story residential building. According to the information provided by the state administration of the Ismail region, the attack happened in violation of the rules of conduct in war. This deliberate action led to serious damage to the port infrastructure in Ismail, writes Ukrinform.
Viorica Rusica
WHO 'extremely concerned' about possible polio outbreak in Gaza
The World Health Organization is “extremely worried” about the possibility of an outbreak of the highly infectious polio virus in Gaza after traces were found in wastewater, BBC reports.
Hungary issues an ultimatum to Ukraine for the unblocking of EU funds intended for armaments
Hungary will continue to block the 6.5 billion euro funding program for military aid to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund until Kiev resumes supplies of Russian oil. A statement to this effect was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, in an interview for ATV Hirado. He pointed out that Hungary and Slovakia's energy supply is under threat because 33% and 40-45% of their crude oil imports come from a Russian company and the oil transits through Ukraine.
July 21 hottest day ever recorded globally
Last Sunday was the hottest day ever registered globally, according to preliminary data published on Tuesday by the EU's climate monitor, AFP reports.
Bogdan Nigai
Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential elections
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for president if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News' reporting.
Borrell: Next Peace Summit should include Russia, but not on Putin's terms
Ukraine will continue to look for ways to organize the next peace conference with the participation of Russia, said the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell. He emphasized that the talks will not take place under the conditions imposed by the leader of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin.
Israeli Army Confirms Deaths of Hostages Held by Hamas
The Israeli army confirmed the death of two men who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. "Today, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) informed the families of the two hostages, Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtab, that they are no longer alive," said a statement by the Israel Defense Forces on X (formerly Twitter).
Carolina Străjescu
Gaza Crisis: Over 38,900 Dead as Humanitarian Conditions Worsen
On Monday, the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of a portion of the Gaza Strip designated as a humanitarian zone.
Von der Leyen Reconfirmed: EU Policy Continuity Ahead
On Tuesday, July 23, the European Parliament in Brussels will commence its initial discussions and negotiations among MEPs regarding the allocation of positions and roles in various parliamentary committees and commissions.
Biden Withdraws: Harris Gains Support Amid Party Doubts
Several members of the Democratic Party in the USA have quickly begun to support Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy in the presidential elections against Donald Trump, following President Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal from the race.