Vance says US urged Ukraine to go on defense as NATO commends Kyiv for taking fight to Russia

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance claimed Monday the White House helped slam the brakes on Russia’s offensive by urging Ukraine to play defense — as European leaders back Kyiv’s intensified efforts to strike deep inside Russia. “The Russians, they’re paying a lot for every square kilometer they get. And I think that’s because the United States and NATO have encouraged Ukraine to be more focused on defense — and that’s proven effective,” he told the Times of London. Instead of launching counteroffensives into Russia-occupied Ukrainian land, Vance said “the Trump administration has leaned into” Ukrainians being “maximally defensive.” “It’s allowed…

Want to see France vs. Morocco in the World Cup? Get discounted tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Well, this looks awfully familiar. As fans may recall, France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semifinals four short years ago in Qatar.…

Levi’s debuts “couture jeans” in Paris

Can you wear jeans to a black-tie affair? You can now… at least in Paris. That’s because renowned French designer Christelle Kocher just launched a collection of jeans during Haute Couture week in partnership with Levi’s — oui, the same brand where you got a pair of $21.99 cutoffs at…

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to…

How much do tickets cost to see Messi in Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South. On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending…

OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third…

One Liberty tenant Cleary Gottlieb renews lease

A giant renewal affirmed that the success of  Downtown’s eastern side isn’t limited to the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place. Cleary Gottlieb renewed on 475,000 square feet at Brookfield Properties’ One Liberty for 20 more years. The law firm is the largest tenant in the 2.3 million square-foot tower on Broadway…

Ravens coach’s message to undrafted Diego Pavia about minicamp chance

Despite going undrafted, Diego Pavia has a chance. The controversial, brash Heisman finalist accepted an invitation to the Ravens minicamp after the NFL draft and earned a deal with the team shortly after. Jesse Minter, the new Ravens head coach hired following a two-year stint as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator,…

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant —  HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave. HDR, the largest US-based employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, will move from 500 Seventh Ave., where…

Manhattan’s Redeye Grill to close after 30 years

Bye, bye, Redeye. Fireman Hospitality Group’s Redeye Grill, a Manhattan dining institution since 1995, will serve its last cowboy ribeye steak and shellfish tower on July 12, Realty Check has learned. CEO Ben Grossman, who’s run the 11-location eatery empire since founder Shelly Fireman passed away at 93 last October, said, “After…

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