Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is no longer among the three most trusted leaders in the country, according to a new survey published by the Ratings group.

According to the survey conducted on July 20 and 21, 2026, the leader most trusted by Ukrainians turns out to be the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with 70 percent support.

In second place is Mykhailo Fedorov with 65 percent, while in third place is Kyrylo Budanov with 62 percent. Zelensky is in fourth place with 59 percent of citizens' trust.

The biggest increase in this ranking was marked by Mykhailo Fedorov, whose level of trust has increased from 35 percent to 65 percent in just one week.

Meanwhile, trust in the head of the Ukrainian army, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has suffered a significant decline, dropping from 39 percent to 23 percent.

The survey results show significant changes in the Ukrainian public's perception of the country's leading political and military figures, at a time when Ukraine continues to confront Russian aggression. /Telegraph/

The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines ended without any visible rapprochement between the two sides.

After brief talks, which lasted only about 35 minutes, Moscow and Washington issued conflicting statements about the results of the meeting.

Lavrov stated that Russia wants to return to what he called "the spirit of the Anchorage agreements," calling for continued diplomatic efforts based on previous discussions.

"We want to return to the Anchorage agreements," Lavrov said after the meeting.

On the other hand, Rubio assessed that the Anchorage talks did not yield results and that the parties should seek new approaches to resolving the conflict.

"The talks in Anchorage failed. The parties need to look for new ideas to resolve the conflict. Do you think we resolved the war in 30 minutes of our conversation in Asia? That's not how it works," Rubio declared.

The “Anchorage Agreement” is not a signed official peace agreement or a recognized international treaty.

The term usually refers to talks held in Anchorage, Alaska, between representatives of Russia and the United States, where issues related to the war in Ukraine and relations between the two countries were discussed.

The meeting in the Philippines once again showed the deep differences between Russia and the United States, despite efforts to keep diplomatic channels open. /Telegraph

The house where Adolf Hitler was born in the Austrian town of Braunau am Inn has been officially converted into a police station, in an effort to prevent the building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.

After years of debate over the future of this historic building, the Austrian government decided that the facility should be used by the police, aiming to remove any symbolism that could be associated with the glorification of the Nazi dictator.

In this building, in April 1889, Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, responsible for starting World War II and the Holocaust, where about six million Jews were killed, was born, Reuters writes.

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Austria bought the property after a long legal battle and then began a renovation that cost around 20 million euros. The aim was to change the appearance and function of the building so that it would not serve as a gathering point for far-right sympathizers.

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the use of the facility by police represents the rule of law and democracy, contrary to the legacy of the Nazi regime.

A memorial stone from the Mauthausen concentration camp remains outside the building, with the message "Never again fascism," as a reminder of the victims of Nazism.

However, the decision has also sparked debate. Some critics argue that transforming the building into a police station could obscure its historical significance, while others see it as a way to remove any possibility of it being used as a symbol by extremists. /Telegraph/

The Ukrainian military carried out drone attacks on several Russian regions last night.

According to reports from local residents, published by Russian channels on Telegram, targets in several cities were hit, including an oil refinery and logistics center, writes Kyiv Independent.

Following reports of a drone attack, a large fire broke out at the NS-Oil refinery in the settlement of Novospasskoye, in the Russian Ulyanovsk region.

Ukraina godet 13 anije ruse në Detin e Zi dhe Detin Azov, rritet izolimi i Krimesë

It is a relatively small refinery, about 650 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border, which produces mainly petroleum derivatives and has an annual processing capacity of about 600 thousand tons of crude oil. The exact extent of the damage is not yet known.

Kiev considers oil industry facilities to be legitimate military targets, arguing that they supply fuel and provide funding for Russian military operations.

Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure have increased pressure on the Kremlin and deepened Russia's fuel supply crisis.

The situation has led to a ban on exports, price increases and restrictions on fuel sales in various parts of the country, while residents from various regions continue to report waiting for hours at gas stations. /Telegraph/

US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia helped Tehran carry out attacks on CIA facilities, four US sources told Reuters .

At least two CIA facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian drone attacks in March.

According to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, US officials have not yet reached final conclusions regarding Russia's possible involvement.

However, the effectiveness and accuracy of the attacks could be an indication that Iran has received targeting data or advanced drone technology from Russia.

Irani kërcënon me sulme ndaj infrastrukturës civile në Lindjen e Mesme nëse SHBA godet objektet iraniane

According to reports, a CIA station located at the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as another facility in eastern Iraq, were hit during these attacks.

Some of the sources told Reuters that other CIA facilities were also hit, but did not provide further details.

Testifying yesterday before a US Senate committee in Washington, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hinted that Russia is assisting Iran's military operations.

Asked whether Russia and China are helping Iran, Hegseth replied: "There are ways in which both of these countries, at different levels, are enabling what Iran is doing, yes." /Telegraph

The new leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya, has presented the Palestinian organization's six main priorities, setting as the main objective the end of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.

In his first televised speech after being elected head of Hamas's political bureau, Al-Hayya called on the countries mediating in the ceasefire negotiations to put pressure on the Israeli government to implement existing agreements and move to the next stages of the peace process.

As a second priority, he mentioned the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of living conditions for Palestinians. According to him, plans for population displacement must be prevented, reconstruction efforts must be accelerated, and Palestinian prisoners must be released.

Hamas' third priority, according to Al-Hayya, is achieving Palestinian unity through a national dialogue that will aim to reform Palestinian institutions, including the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

He also stated that Hamas aims to strengthen relations with Arab and Muslim countries and asked these countries to take more concrete measures to increase international pressure on Israel to stop military operations in Gaza.

The final priority presented by the Hamas leader relates to the role of the international community and the United Nations, which he called on to protect the Palestinians and seek accountability for war crimes.

Hamas announced that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected head of the organization's political bureau, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in an Israeli attack in Rafah in October 2024.

The war in Gaza began in October 2023 after Hamas attacked Israel. According to data cited in the report, the Israeli offensive has caused over 73,000 deaths and about 174,000 injuries, while large parts of Gaza territory have been destroyed before a ceasefire agreement was reached. /Telegraph/

Ukraine has also hit 13 Russian ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov over the past night, according to reports from Ukrainian sources.

Among the vessels hit are reportedly 10 cargo ships, two tugboats and an oil tanker.

According to the same sources, Ukraine has hit a total of 196 Russian ships over the past two weeks, intensifying attacks on Russia's naval infrastructure in the region.

These operations, according to Kiev, have affected the movement of Russian supplies and maritime transport, while Crimea is facing increasing isolation from sea routes.

Russia has not yet provided an official comment on these claims, while the reported figures and damages have not been independently verified.

Otherwise, Russia began its invasion of the Ukrainian state on February 24, 2022. /Telegraph/

The US administration is considering the possibility of a military intervention in Mali, as part of efforts to strike at the militant group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), the most powerful branch of Al-Qaeda in the Sahel region.

If US President Donald Trump authorizes the operation, it would mark the expansion of the US military presence in an eighth country during his second term, writes the Washington Post.

There is debate within the US administration about how to proceed. Some officials, including Sebastian Gorka, the senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, support the direct use of force against the militants. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and the State Department have not confirmed any specific military plans.

The security situation in Mali has deteriorated as the country has moved away from traditional alliances with the West and closer to Russia. The military government in Bamako has sought support from Russian structures, including the Kremlin-linked Africa Corps.

Attacks by armed groups have hit strategic targets and senior government officials. An attack in April also killed Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara.

Washington has criticized Russia's role in the region, calling Moscow an "ineffective security partner" for Mali in the fight against terrorism.

However, analysts warn that a unilateral military intervention could create unforeseen consequences, further destabilizing the region or strengthening rival groups, including branches of the Islamic State in the Sahel.

Security experts argue that, in addition to military operations, political solutions and long-term dialogue are needed, as external interventions in the Sahel have so far failed to bring lasting stability. /Telegraph

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that he will not welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the city, saying he is a person accused of crimes against humanity.

Mamdani said the US government has the option of joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) and implementing its arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

"It's something I want to see happen. We're talking about someone who has been accused of crimes against humanity, someone who has visited this city many times and who has been welcomed by previous mayors," Mamdani declared.

"Ai i përket Hagës", Mamdani shqyrton arrestimin e Netanyahut në New York

He added that with his arrival at the helm of the city, this approach will change.

"I want to make it clear that this welcome ends with me. I will not welcome Netanyahu or any other war criminal when he comes to this city," he said.

Mamdani's statements come at a time when the war in Gaza and the actions of the Israeli government continue to be the subject of fierce international debate.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for several officials related to the situation in the Palestinian territories, a decision that has been opposed by Israel and its allies. /Telegraph/

NATO has introduced a new program called "Front Door".

The alliance aims to make it easier for Turkish defense industry companies to access the Alliance's innovation fund, worth 5.3 billion euros. The program was presented during the NATO Summit in Ankara.

The initiative is designed to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and accelerate the involvement of Turkish companies in NATO projects related to the development of advanced military technologies, media reports.

Through the program, Turkish companies will have more opportunities to apply for funding and participate in projects related to artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber defense, space technologies and other strategic areas.

NATO officials emphasized that the goal is to strengthen cooperation with the defense industry of member countries and accelerate the development of innovative technologies that will enhance the Alliance's defense capabilities.

Turkey, which has significantly developed its defense industry in recent years, is expected to be one of the main beneficiaries of this initiative, having greater opportunities to contribute to joint NATO projects and to secure funding from the multi-billion dollar innovation fund. /Telegraph/

A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a convoy of Russian trucks on the land corridor connecting Russia to occupied Crimea, according to footage posted on social media.

The incident occurred near the Chongar checkpoint, on the Russian federal highway R-280 "Novorossiya", one of the main supply routes to the Crimean peninsula.

The released footage shows a powerful explosion hitting several vehicles used by Russian forces. No details have been released about the damage or casualties from this attack.

This attack comes at a time when Russian authorities continue to conduct lengthy vehicle checks at entry and exit points of occupied Crimea.

These checks have caused long traffic columns, creating situations that, according to the Ukrainian side, make vehicles easier targets for drone attacks.

The land corridor to Crimea is an important logistical artery for Russian forces, especially for supplies and the movement of military equipment. /Telegraph/

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, appointing the current commander of the United Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to this post.

Zelensky announced that the decision was made as part of the restructuring of the Ukrainian military leadership.

He said that, together with Mykhailo Drapatyi, Yevhen Hmara and Pavlo Palisa, the way in which the structure of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be reorganized has been determined.

The Ukrainian President praised the work of Oleksandr Syrskyi, emphasizing that he has achieved significant results during the defense of Kiev, the counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, and the operation in the Kursk region.

"Ukraine has come a long way. The defense of Ukraine continues, and every soldier must be treated with dignity. I am grateful to Oleksandr Syrskyi and every one of our soldiers that Ukraine continues to hold strong positions on the battlefield," Zelensky declared.

Pse komandanti i ri Forcave të Armatosura të Ukrainës quhet "Leopardi i Borës"?

The Ukrainian leader added that Mykhailo Drapatyi shares the same vision for the future of the Ukrainian army.

Zelensky also announced that he has held talks with Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov about their future roles in the military and an orderly transfer of duties.

The change in leadership of the Ukrainian army comes at a difficult period of the war, as Ukrainian forces are facing continued pressure from the Russian offensive along the front line. /Telegraph

US President Donald Trump said Iran may have moved its enriched uranium stockpile to another facility in the Natanz area, but stressed that the US has no official confirmation of this.

Commenting on US media reports that Iranian nuclear material may have been transferred to a location known as Pickaxe Mountain, Trump said there is a possibility that this has happened.

"I think they might have done it. We don't have it recorded as a confirmed fact," he said, writes skynews .

Izraeli pretendon se Irani i ka zhvendosur centrifugat bërthamore thellë brenda një mali graniti

The issue of Iran's enriched uranium reserves has become one of the most sensitive points of conflict between Tehran and its opponents.

According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, Israel believes it has identified the location of thousands of Iranian centrifuges for enriching uranium.

Trump also warned that the area could be the target of a possible US attack.

"We're going to hit that area very quickly and there's nothing they can do about it," the US president declared.

The statements come at a time when Iran's nuclear program remains at the center of international tensions and military clashes in the Middle East. /Telegraph

Azerbaijan expands energy exports to Europe.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country has started exporting natural gas to Germany this year, describing this as an important development in energy cooperation with Europe.

Aliyev said that Azerbaijan's natural gas currently supplies ten European countries, including ten European Union member states.

"This is an important contribution to Europe's energy security," the Azerbaijani president declared.

He emphasized that Azerbaijan also continues to export crude oil to Germany, while in the future it aims to expand cooperation through the export of green energy to the European market.

According to Aliyev, energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and European countries will be further expanded, with a focus on diversifying energy sources and strengthening the continent's energy security.

Otherwise, Germany has in the past been supplied with gas by the Russian state. /Telegraph/

Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and air defense system in Kursk.

Ukraine has said a drone strike hit a Russian air base in the Kursk region, damaging a MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system.

According to Ukrainian authorities, the target of the attack was the Khalino air base, where Russian military equipment was located.

Kiev claims that the strike caused damage to important Russian aviation and air defense assets.

Russia has not yet given an official comment on the Ukrainian claims and has not confirmed the reported damages.

Drone attacks on military targets and infrastructure on Russian territory have intensified in recent months, as Ukraine aims to weaken Moscow's military capabilities in the context of the war that has been ongoing since 2022. /Telegraph/

Italian financial police and customs authorities have seized more than 770 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Vado Ligure, Italy. The drug was hidden in a shipment of bananas that had arrived from Ecuador.

According to Italian authorities, during the search in a refrigerated container, around 650 packages of narcotics were found. Initial analyses showed that it was very high-purity cocaine.

The Serbian flag was placed on some of the drug packages, while authorities have not yet provided details about the people or groups who may be behind this trafficking.

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According to Italian police, if the drugs had reached the illegal market, criminal organizations could have profited around 250 million euros.

The operation is considered one of the largest seizures in recent years in the port of Vado Ligure.

Italian authorities said the action was the result of increased controls on trade routes connecting South America with Europe, which are increasingly being used for drug trafficking. /Telegraph/

Israeli intelligence services claim that Iran has moved thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to a fortified complex deep inside the so-called "Pickaxe Mountain" (also known as Kolang Mountain), raising concerns that Tehran could secretly rebuild its nuclear program.

According to reports, the centrifuges were transferred to this underground facility after Israeli and American airstrikes on three of Iran's main nuclear facilities.

The complex is located near the Natanz nuclear power plant and is estimated to be built about 90 to 140 meters under granite rock, which makes it extremely difficult to destroy it with air strikes, reports WSJ .

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Israeli authorities have passed this information on to the United States, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for continued military pressure on Iran.

Even US President Donald Trump has recently stated that the complex could be a potential target for future attacks.

Experts from the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) have observed continued activity in the area over the past 15 months, including truck movements, reinforcement of tunnel entrances, and expanded security measures.

However, there is no public evidence confirming that uranium enrichment is currently taking place at the facility.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not had access to the complex and has not commented on the Israeli claims. Iran continues to insist that its nuclear program has only peaceful purposes. /Telegraph/

A plot to assassinate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the failed coup attempt in 2016 has been uncovered.

According to published information, the suspected perpetrators had planned to capture Erdogan at the hotel where he was staying on the night of the coup, then take him out of Turkey on a foreign plane and kill him during the flight, the media wrote.

The plan, however, failed after the Turkish president left the hotel shortly before the group of assassins arrived at the scene.

The coup attempt occurred on July 15, 2016, when a group of military officers attempted to seize control of Turkey's key institutions.

After the clash between government forces and putschists, more than 250 people lost their lives.

The Turkish government has blamed cleric Fethullah Gulen's network for orchestrating the coup, while the now-deceased imam and his supporters have denied the allegations.

The event remains one of the most important political moments in modern Turkish history. /Telegraph/

In the Kingdom of Denmark, recruitment for military service is carried out through a lottery system. After reaching the age of 18, men and women are invited for a medical examination and an assessment of their physical and psychological abilities.

Each eligible candidate draws a number at random. Those with the lowest numbers may be called up for military service if the required number of soldiers is not met by volunteers.

After the checks, recruits receive numbers that will be entered into a draw. The system works like a mathematical lottery, where lower numbers mean a greater chance of being called up, while higher numbers usually exclude the candidate from military service.

On the day of assessment, known as "Defense Day" (Forsvarets Dag), candidates who pass the health and psychological tests draw a number from a special drum. The numbers usually range from 1 to several tens of thousands.

Numbers from 1 to approximately 8000 are considered the "danger zone", as the Danish Armed Forces first send out calls for service to those with the lowest numbers. However, if there are enough volunteers, only as many recruits are called up as are needed to fill the annual quota.

People who draw high numbers are given the status of "frinummer" ("free number"). If their number is far above the army's needs, the likelihood of being called up in peacetime is practically zero, as the quota is filled much earlier.

This system aims to make the recruitment process as objective and fair as possible, as the decision does not depend on subjective assessments, but only on the result of the draw.

According to the Danish Ministry of Defense's plan, 6,500 recruits will be trained each year from 2033, about 40 percent more than at present. Denmark, with a population of about six million, has about 9,000 professional soldiers. The new rules also make it easier to accept people with diabetes and ADHD, while the Defense Minister has the power to send recruits on missions abroad if necessary.

Among the Scandinavian countries, Denmark was the last to include women in the compulsory conscription system. Norway did so in 2013, while Sweden did so in 2017. /Telegraph/

As the constitutional deadline approaches, Kosovo remains in a phase of political uncertainty regarding the formation of new institutions.

The discussions so far have not brought any epilogue, while the session for the constitution of the Assembly is expected to be convened in two weeks.

The suspension of discussions by the LDK and internal clashes on this subject, according to experts in the field, have increased uncertainty about securing the majority necessary to elect the president.

Analysts estimate that the role of PDK could be decisive at this stage. According to Sadik Zeqiri, after the divisions in LDK, there is a dilemma as to whether all 18 MPs of this entity will be willing to vote for the new president.

"If there are no talks with PDK, then the country will go to elections. LDK does not have the 18 votes, the guaranteed 18 votes for the presidential candidate," Zeqiri told RTK.

Even according to analyst Fatime Hajdari, recent developments in the LDK have deepened the political crisis in the country.

"LDK has not had internal security in controlling the vote, how many votes it has in a political collaboration. They need to have clarity. These political parties need to have responsibility and obligation to cooperate with each other," Hajdari.

Acting President Albulena Haxhiu said on Friday that the constitutive session of the Assembly will be called in early August.

The Kosovo Government has told RTK that they hope that the opposition will not barricade itself against it and that the country will go to new elections.

After the last meeting, the Democratic Party of Kosovo said they would remain in opposition, while the LDK has suspended talks, creating uncertainty about how the formation of new institutions will proceed.