Trump announces EU trade deal as Ukrainian forces retake Kindrativka near Russian border - Weekend brief

Ukraine's defense forces liberated Kindrativka in the Sumy region, while US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the EU.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
Ukrainian troops liberate Kindrativka in bold push near Russian border
As of July 27, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the settlement of Kindrativka in the Sumy region. The operation was conducted by units of the Kursk troop group in coordination with the senior commander's forces.
Stabilization measures are currently underway in the settlement.
Trump hails historic US-EU agreement as biggest trade deal ever
US President Donald Trump announced a new large-scale trade deal with the European Union, saying the EU agreed to purchase $750 billion worth of American energy resources during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
"The European Union is going to agree to purchase from the United States $750 billion worth of energy. They are going to agree to invest into the United States $600 billion more than they're investing already. So they're investing a large amount of money. You know what that amount of money is. It's very substantial," Trump emphasized.
Wildfires engulf Türkiye's fourth-largest city as thousands flee flames amid record heat
Wildfires that have been burning across Türkiye since late June have now reached the outskirts of Bursa. Authorities evacuated more than 1,700 people as the advancing flames threatened their safety.
Wildfires that have engulfed Türkiye for several weeks reached the outskirts of the country's fourth-largest city, Bursa, on Sunday.
Besides Türkiye, Greece, Bulgaria, and Montenegro are also battling large-scale wildfires. The situation is worsening due to extremely high temperatures, dry weather, and strong winds.
Zelenskyy signs key anti-corruption reform to unlock €600 million from EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law launching a major reform of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA).
Russian attack on Ukraine's Sumy bus leaves 19 injured — photos expose brutal aftermath
On Sunday afternoon, July 27, Russian forces attacked a passenger bus in the Sumy region. The number of casualties has risen to about two dozen.
Qatar threatens to cut Europe's gas over new climate law - Reuters
Qatar has officially warned EU countries that it may stop supplying liquefied natural gas if the new European sustainable development law is not amended.
A letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, seen by Reuters, shows that Qatar threatened to halt gas deliveries to the European Union in response to the law on due diligence regarding forced labor and environmental harm.
Orbán's top rival shocks with mixed message on Ukraine and Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, said he does not support Ukraine's fast-track accession to the European Union. At the same time, he acknowledged that Russia is the aggressor.
Speaking at an event organized parallel to Orbán's annual policy address, Magyar said his party, Tisza, does not support Ukraine's accelerated EU membership bid. He also opposed the new EU budget, which is already under discussion.