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The White House believes that it is politically advantageous for Israel to strike Iran first.
Donald Trump's senior advisers are discussing possible actions against Iran and are inclined to believe that Israel should make the first move. In Washington, hopes for a diplomatic settlement are also dwindling.
Canada and India prepare new trade agreements during Karni's visit
During his visit to India, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign a number of trade and investment agreements, particularly in the fields of energy, uranium and critical resources.
Britain will have to withdraw troops from Estonia or Cyprus if it sends a brigade to Ukraine
In the event of a peaceful agreement between Ukraine and Russia, the United Kingdom may face the need to redeploy troops from other areas. According to estimates by defence sources, significantly greater resources will be required to deploy 5,000 troops.
India has reduced imports of Russian oil to a minimum since 2022
Indian oil refineries have reduced their purchases of Russian oil to their lowest level since the end of 2022. Refining companies are refraining from signing new contracts and are shifting their focus to alternative suppliers.
Cuban coast guard shot dead four people on a boat registered in Florida
Cuban border forces opened fire on a speedboat flying the US flag that entered the country's territorial waters. Four people were killed and six more were injured.
The 112 MVS app, costing 3 million hryvnia, has received complaints from users.
The mobile application "112", created at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for almost 3 million hryvnias, has received numerous complaints and low ratings from users.
The Italian Senate has finally approved a decree on aid to Ukraine
The Italian Senate supported the government decree on Ukraine and approved its final transformation into law. The document extends the authorisation to transfer military aid to Ukraine until the end of 2026.
Oschadbank warned about fraud involving payments of 2,200 hryvnia from Ukrenergo
A new fraudulent scheme has emerged in Ukraine involving fake messages about alleged payments of 2,200 hryvnia from Oschadbank and NEC Ukrenergo. The perpetrators send such messages via instant messengers and attempt to gain access to citizens' bank accounts.
Kyiv customs seized 3.7 kilograms of cannabis disguised as dried fruit
In the customs control zone for international postal items at Kyiv Customs, a service dog discovered a parcel containing drugs. The parcel was sent from Thailand to the Kyiv region under the guise of dried fruit.
Ukraine's economy will grow more slowly: EBRD lowers GDP forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecast for Ukraine for 2026. The bank now expects GDP growth of only 2.5%, down from its previous forecast of 5%.
The Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation, and the National Police have uncovered seven new schemes for evading mobilisation.
Law enforcement officers blocked seven schemes for evading mobilisation in various regions of Ukraine and detained their organisers. The cost of the illegal services ranged from 5,000 to 21,000 US dollars.
Trump told Zelenskyy he intends to end the war as soon as possible
During a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump stated that he wants to end the war with Russia as soon as possible. This was reported by a Ukrainian official and two other sources familiar with the conversation.