Day: July 14, 2026

According to him, once training is complete, the first four Rafale jets will be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, News.Az reports, citing Militarnyi.

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Plans also call for the purchase of the first 16 French Rafale fighter jets for the Ukrainian Air Force, along with the necessary armaments.

Ukraine is expected to receive the first aircraft of this type in 2028-2029.

In November 2025, plans were reported to order 100 French Rafale fighter jets to strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force.

Ukraine is currently expanding its defense cooperation with France. In particular, France will transfer two more SAMP/T systems to Ukraine.

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During an exclusive tour of the Treasury Department with Fox News‘ Jesse Watters, Bessent displayed freshly printed $100 bills bearing Trump’s signature, describing the change as a fitting tribute to the nation’s semiquincentennial, News.Az reports.

“For the 250th, the president’s signature is going to be on it for the first time,” Bessent said.

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He said the commemorative signature will appear across all denominations in the new currency series.

“It’s gonna be on all the currency for the 250th… I think it is appropriate for the 250th,” Bessent said.

Bessent noted that federal law requires U.S. currency to display the phrase “In God We Trust” and prohibits images of living people, but allows the president’s signature to appear on banknotes.

Showing sheets of newly printed $100 bills, Bessent explained they would be distributed through the Federal Reserve and enter circulation this fall.

“This fall… with the president’s signature will be available,” he said.

Addressing concerns about costs, Bessent stressed the redesign would not require additional taxpayer funding.

“Absolutely not. We rotate the currency always, so nothing extra to the taxpayer,” he said.

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Full time: France 0-2 Spain

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58′ Pedro Porro scores.

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Second half begins.

**23:51

First half ends.

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Spain took the lead against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal after Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 24th minute, News.Az reports.

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Firs half begins.

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 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized communist economic systems during an interview with Fox News, arguing that lower prices in countries such as Cuba and Venezuela reflect widespread poverty rather than prosperity, News.Az reports.

Asked whether communism could make life more affordable, Bessent dismissed the idea, saying authoritarian systems achieve lower prices by impoverishing their populations.

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“Things are very cheap in Cuba. Things are very cheap in Venezuela because nobody has any money,” Bessent said.

He argued that reducing the money supply and economic activity leaves citizens destitute rather than improving living standards.

“You can level things off and make everyone destitute,” he said.

Recalling a visit to Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Bessent said he witnessed the effects of decades of communist rule firsthand.

“It was just destitution. Nothing there,” he said of the post-Soviet economy.

Bessent predicted that most Americans would reject communist-style policies despite support from what he described as a vocal minority.

“I think the American people are gonna push back,” he said.

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