August 1 was marked by significant political developments in Ukraine and globally. While an expected address by Putin did not materialize, global attention shifted to the nighttime missile strike on Kyiv that killed at least 27 people, including three children, and wounded 159 others. Rescue operations are ongoing.
In response, Ukraine initiated an emergency UN Security Council meeting. The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia, and Donald Trump strongly condemned Moscow's actions, calling the strikes "horrible" and announcing the dispatch of a special envoy to Moscow.
In July, Russia launched over 6,000 kamikaze drones and imitators against Ukraine, signaling an escalation. In response, Ukrainian forces targeted sites in Russia with drones.
The US Senate approved a Defense Department budget with $1 billion in aid to Ukraine. Additionally, an initiative for more than $50 billion in aid for Ukraine, sourced from frozen Russian assets, has been registered, although its future is uncertain.
The US also imposed new import tariffs on goods from 69 countries and territories. The highest duties target Syria, Laos, and Burma, while China and Russia are temporarily excluded as negotiations continue. India is preparing alternative energy supply plans amid possible sanctions.
Kazakhstan chose China over Russia for the construction of two of its new nuclear power plants, highlighting a shift in regional priorities amid global conflicts and sanctions.
The stances of the US, EU, China, and the actions of Donald Trump remain key factors shaping the course of the war and world trade relations.
