The US Senate passed President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, signing off on a massive package that would enshrine many of his top domestic priorities into law while adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt https://t.co/j2AyKsWnve
Warmest congratulations to @MarkJCarney and the entire Canadian people on Canada Day. This day celebrates a nation that has become a shining example of unity, democracy, and the defense of freedom.
Throughout its history, Canada has become home to many Ukrainians, who today form one of the most influential Ukrainian diasporas in the world.
Canada stands with Ukraine in our most difficult times, providing financial and defense assistance, humanitarian support, and playing a vital role in ramping up pressure on Russia through sanctions.
We are deeply grateful to all Canadians for this unwavering commitment and valuable contribution. Together, we are stronger. Together, we stand for the values that unite our nations.
Happy Canada Day!
For those claiming that Putin has won his "three days war" with Ukraine. In blue the territory that Ukraine has liberated since the 2022 invasion. I would say that this is an impressive use of military assistance obtained from the West.
Poland steps in to assure Starlink isn't turned off in Ukraine.
"Poland has acquired Starlink for Ukraine. We pay and will continue to pay the subscription fee for satellite Internet for Ukraine. I cannot imagine that someone could decide to terminate a business agreement for a commercial service where Poland is involved" — Polish Digitalization Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski
German election: First projections show Friedrich Merz’s conservative alliance (CDU and CSU) has come out on top, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Head to our blog for live updates: https://t.co/9Wr6UMylWl
“Russia is likely to walk away from the war in Ukraine emboldened and, once it has reconstituted its military capacity, spoiling for another fight to revise the security order in Europe.”
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After all the threats to Poland, an enraged Putin, frustrated by Ukraine’s suspension of gas transit, is now seriously proposing that Poland restore gas transit through its territory via the Yamal-Europe pipeline.
Today, I received reports from Commander Syrskyi and Defense Minister Umerov on the situation at the front and the status of supplies. It is crucial that the United States is now increasing its deliveries—this support is essential to stabilize the situation.
I thank our partners for their assistance, but the pace of deliveries must accelerate to disrupt the tempo of Russian assaults. We need more strength in weaponry and strong positions for diplomacy.
Every unit, every brigade that ensures this brings the possibility of a just peace closer to us.
Moscow’s efforts to weaken the United States and its allies will not subside after the fighting in Ukraine comes to an end, write @AKendallTaylor and @KofmanMichael. “The stage is set for the West’s confrontation with Russia to intensify.”
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💬 "The entire Lithuanian government is in Ukraine today to send a clear message — we will stand with Ukraine until victory," says Lithuanian FM Kęstutis Budrys.
The US is already the biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas and oil to the EU. Energy analysts have said the US would need to expand LNG production to supply more to the EU https://t.co/JBH28WiFtx
“Russian ambitions may not stop at Ukraine, and in the absence of Western action today, the costs of resisting Russian aggression will only rise,” write @AKendallTaylor and @KofmanMichael.
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Lock up political critics?
Donald Trump is open to it. But his prevailing tactic entering his second term is suing the media.
Free-speech analysts call this a well-worn authoritarian tactic for scaring critics into self-censoring. https://t.co/ieWUXvQkwU