Dutch prime minister and D66 leader since 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to help end the Russia-Ukraine war in a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin and has agreed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue negotiations at next week’s NATO summit in Ankara. Ukraine has struck oil and naval facilities near St. Petersburg, and Russia has responded with heavy missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.
NATO leaders have received personalised vintage revolvers with live rounds from Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the Ankara summit. Many countries have left the guns in Turkey, will decommission them or have handed them to police or museums because importing functional firearms is illegal or impractical. Erdogan has not publicly commented.
Amsterdam has hosted World Pride amid heightened security after a Berlin Pride attack last week. Rob Jetten has joined the Pride flotilla as thousands watch 80 vessels move along the canals. The city emphasizes inclusivity while addressing safety concerns.
Germany has attributed an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport on Aug. 4 to Russian operatives. EU foreign ministers have convened and are preparing fresh sanctions targeting about 1,600 individuals and entities tied to Russia's military sector, while some member states are tightening diplomatic ties and visa restrictions.
Protests in The Hague have escalated, with police dispersing crowds after protesters threw fireworks and projectiles. Justice Minister van Weel has demanded a firm response, while authorities ban the march and condemn antisemitic slogans and Nazi salutes observed at the rally.
The United States has intensified its push against the International Criminal Court, with sanctions being considered and public threats amplified. The ICC faces mounting stress as Washington argues it lacks jurisdiction over non-member states, even as European allies discuss protective measures to shield European businesses.
Protesters at UCLA mark the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, with SJP describing escalating Palestinian resistance. The event follows related talks at UC Berkeley and Claremont Colleges and ongoing campus tensions over Israel-Hamas coverage and safety.
German chancellor Friedrich Merz has visited Kyiv today and has announced a package that includes €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs. Leaders have agreed to ramp up joint production of drones and air-defence technology as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure and capital.