July 9, 2025. International news round-up / last 24 hours

Statements by the US President about Vladimir Putin and the diplomatic deadlock in negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine represent the most important change in the dynamics of the war, still the most important event in international politics. The resumption of arms deliveries to Ukraine and the adoption of new sanctions against Russia set the broader framework for the evolution of the conflict. At the same time, the situation in the Middle East is causing international concern - attacks on ships in Yemen raise the question of the cost and risks associated with shipping in the Red Sea, while Iran's nuclear capability continues to pose a threat to regional stability.

The war in Ukraine

• Donald Trump has announced the resumption of arms shipments to Ukraine, after the Pentagon had previously announced a halt to military assistance to Ukraine.
• The US president criticized Vladimir Putin's stance on the conflict in Ukraine and suggested he is considering additional sanctions against Russia.
• Russia continues missile and drone attacks on Ukraine with dozens of casualties reported in the latest strikes, which included waves of more than 1,000 drones.
• Ukraine has stepped up drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, including airports and the port of Novorossiysk.
• The port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest, is logistically preparing for a potential NATO-Russia conflict.

Other topics

• The White House has reaffirmed that resolving the Gaza conflict is a "top priority", and Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Netanyahu.
• Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs from August 1 on products from 14 states.
• Germany accused Chinaof targeting a laser at a German military plane; the Chinese ambassador was formally summoned to Berlin.
• Sweden has signed major military agreements with Rheinmetall and Nammo worth more than $500 million for artillery ammunition.
• Bulgaria received final approvals to adopt the euro from 2026.
• Emmanuel Macron made a historic state visit to the UK, the first French president to be officially received after Brexit.

Middle East

• Iran has announced that more than 1,000 Iranians have been killed in the 12-day conflict with Israel.
• Israeli and French officials warn that Iran has enriched uranium for at least one nuclear bomb.
• Iran has denied any intention of talks with the US, while Israeli leaders say a truce in Gaza hinges on eliminating Hamas's military capability.
• Two crew members were wounded after a new drone attack by Houthi rebels on a merchant ship.
• Commercial vessels in the area continue to be targeted, raising fears of a strategic shipping route being blocked.

Top entities mentioned

1. Donald Trump
2. Vladimir Putin
3. Volodimir Zelensky
4. Iran
5. Israel

*****Syndicated using a monitoring feed provided by NewsVibe Romania. The top international topics are identified from the automated monitoring of impactful media sources in Romania, as well as from the tracking of foreign policy topics in mainstream media sources and the pages of the main influencers. The analysis, data and images presented were enhanced with the help of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools.