# USA
Biden broke his silence and criticised Trump
Former US President Joe Biden has given a public speech after a long hiatus and criticised Donald Trump
Pete Hagseth made a strong statement on the situation in Europe
Speaking at an event marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Pentagon chief Pete Hagset highlighted new challenges facing Europe and called on the continent’s nations to respond more proactively to them
A US court has ruled that Trump’s immigration restrictions on 39 countries are unlawful
A US federal court has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully suspended the processing of certain immigration applications for nationals of 39 countries. The restrictions applied to asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship
The Pentagon is concerned about possible surveillance by Israel — NBC News
The US Defence Intelligence Agency has raised its counter-intelligence threat assessment regarding Israel to the highest level. This comes against the backdrop of differences between Washington and Tel Aviv over the situation in the Middle East
Rubio described the invasion of Ukraine as a ‘strategic disaster’ for Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the full-scale invasion of Ukraine had been a strategic disaster for Russia, and that the Kremlin had failed to achieve most of its key objectives.
Lithuania is in talks with the US regarding the possible deployment of American nuclear weapons
Lithuania is discussing with the United States the possibility of deploying American nuclear weapons on its territory. To this end, the country may amend the provision of its constitution that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction.
Rubio announced a decision regarding $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
Inter-agency consultations are ongoing in the US regarding a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that an update on this matter may be forthcoming shortly.
Trump personally asked Xi Jinping to help stop the war in Ukraine during a meeting in Beijing
During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump raised the issue of the war in Ukraine. According to sources, he asked Beijing to use its influence over Moscow to restart the peace talks.
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh blows as negotiations hit a snag
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes against one another amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and reports of difficulties in the negotiation process. Both sides have claimed to have carried out attacks on military installations and maritime targets.
The CIA has suspended the exchange of intelligence with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
The US Central Intelligence Agency has ceased its involvement in the preparation of certain intelligence assessments, particularly those relating to Iran. This follows prolonged disputes between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence over jurisdiction and the sharing of information.
Trump lashed out at Netanyahu over the escalating situation in Lebanon
During a telephone conversation, US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions in light of the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. According to sources, the conversation took place against a backdrop of Washington’s concerns that negotiations with Iran might break down.
Trump has reached an impasse in his efforts to resolve the conflicts in Ukraine, Iran and Gaza
Donald Trump’s claims of rapid diplomatic and military successes in Ukraine, Iran and the Gaza Strip are increasingly coming up against a harsh reality. Negotiations remain deadlocked, and the conflicts continue.
