Trump will make a statement in the Oval Office today, - The White House.
Today, August 6, 2025, around 11:30 PM Kyiv time, U.S. President Donald Trump will make a statement in the Oval Office.
What exactly Trump will talk about is currently not specified.
Ozzy Osbourne has died of a heart attack. Confirmed.
On the evening of August 5, the official cause of the legendary Black Sabbath frontman's death was confirmed — a heart attack. The report also noted that Parkinson's disease played a role as a contributing factor. Ozzy, who was 76, died a few days ago, but the news gained traction that evening when the official confirmation was known. The artist's legacy is actively discussed: he was not only a musician but a cultural symbol who survived decades of tremendous success and influenced the global rock scene.
Oil prices are recovering after Trump's threats. The market reacts to instability.
After a significant drop at the beginning of the week, oil prices slightly recovered: Brent is trading around $68.12, WTI – $65.59 per barrel. The reason is the political statements of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possible imposition of tariffs on India's purchases of Russian oil. The market is awaiting India's reaction — if it refuses Russian imports, it could limit global supply. However, analysts, including ING, believe that the market will withstand the blow, even if India suspends purchases. OPEC+ activity and reduced inventories in the U.S. also support prices, but the threat of a deal — trade instability — remains a key risk.
The President of Switzerland arrives in Washington. The goal is to soften 39% of U.S. tariffs.
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter and the Minister of Business have traveled to the U.S. to seek the cancellation of the new 39% U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods. The previous tariff rate was 31%. This ruling last week caused shock in the country and forced the government to urgently seek diplomatic solutions. Negotiations are set to take place from August 6 to 7, to avoid the full imposition of the tariff.
Gold is declining against the backdrop of a rising dollar. The markets are attracted by the new Fed rate.
Gold prices fell by 0.1% to $3,376.69/ounce, following a previous spike in demand as a safe asset. Positive dollar data and expectations of new appointments in the Federal Reserve's leadership by Trump pushed the market towards consolidation. Investors fear that weak July job data may still lead to a rate cut, but for now, markets are waiting for signals from Washington. Perth Mint recorded a 33% drop in gold sales in July, which also affects demand dynamics.
Stocks ended the week in the red: corporations are factoring in the impact of tariffs.
U.S. stock indices ended the day on August 5 in the red: Dow fell by 0.1%, S&P - by 0.5%, Nasdaq - by 0.7%. Companies like Yum Brands and Caterpillar included in their forecasts losses of up to $1.5 billion due to trade tariffs. The slowdown in the services sector (ISM PMI 50.1) and warnings from business leaders forced investors to rethink portfolio strategies.
Poland has a new president. Karol Navrocki officially took the oath and assumed the post of head of state.
Earlier this year, Navrocki said he does not see Ukraine in international alliances until Kyiv addresses the 'Volhynian crime', referring to the Volhynian tragedy. In May, he promised not to allow Ukraine into NATO.
He opposes the sending of Polish soldiers to Ukraine. According to him, Ukraine treats Poland 'unfairly'.
Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow ahead of the U.S. ultimatum.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, amid Washington's pressure on the Kremlin to agree to a ceasefire deal by the Friday deadline set by the U.S. president, or face new sanctions. Earlier on Wednesday, Kirill Dmitriev, a high-ranking Russian official closely connected to Putin's family, met him at Vnukovo airport.
India could end the war in Ukraine — if it chooses the right side.
India is playing an increasingly critical role in the geopolitical balance. There is an opinion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could legislatively influence the course of the war — the suspension of U.S. and EU purchases of Russian oil is viewed as a potential defeat for Russia. However, as long as India maintains its economic line with Beijing, a full balancing role has not been established.
In the early morning, Russians attacked the Zaporizhzhia region from the air.
An airstrike in the Zaporizhzhia region targeted the territory of a recreation center, clarified by the State Emergency Service.
Preliminarily, due to the hostile attack, 2 people died. Another 12 people were injured, including at least 2 children, according to confirmed information. Both are under medical supervision, one of them in serious condition.
A total of 9 people were hospitalized. The number of injured is being clarified.
Rescuers transported the injured and handed them over to medical personnel, as well as evacuated vacationers. All emergency services are working at the scene.