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Russia drops controversial VPN tax following technical delays and widespread backlash

Russian officials have officially scrapped a heavily criticized plan to tax international mobile data, removing a looming financial penalty for residents relying on VPNs to bypass state censorship.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Donald Trump peace push, sources say

Kremlin sources indicate a high probability of conflict escalation in coming months. President Putin rejects peace talks, seeking full Donbas control as a key victory. Ukraine's intelligence suggests Putin prepares new operations, possibly beyond its borders. Recent drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have strengthened Putin's resolve. This situation intensifies…

The Economic Times

How Russia's Wartime Economy Is Fueling Public Frustration With Putin

Russia's economy faces strain with fuel shortages and rising inflation, affecting households and businesses amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Kremlin hails ''important step'' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The International Olympic Committee has eased many restrictions on Russia. This decision is an important step toward reinstating athletes' rights to compete. Sports bodies are now advised they need not vet athletes for neutral competition. Russia hopes this will allow its athletes to compete in major international events. Work continues…

The Economic Times

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

The Independent UK

Leaked Intel Warns Putin Faces 'Explosive' Banking Crisis as Half a Million Russians Go Bankrupt Over War Debts

A leaked European intelligence report warns of an impending banking crisis in Russia, driven by war economy pressures, rising bankruptcies, and increased exposure to bad loans.

International Business Times UK

Peace hinges on Ukraine's 'good will': Kremlin slams 'confrontational statements' on Russia at Nato's Ankara summit

Russia continues working-level discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine peace efforts. Kremlin spokespersons expressed hope for successful US diplomatic initiatives to achieve peace. Moscow will closely observe the outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia noted confrontational statements made by NATO members before the meeting. The ongoing conflict…

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Ukraine war is not going well for Russia – how dangerous is this for Vladimir Putin?

The mood regarding the war in Ukraine has changed in recent months. Ukrainian drones have struck Russian oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages across Russia. And the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is exuberant about finishing the war from a “position of strength”.

The Conversation

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

The Independent UK

Russian cities feel the pinch amid worsening fuel shortages

Ukraine’s drone and missile campaign on oil infrastructure has brought impact of war to citizens of Moscow and elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Nato backs Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes to force Putin to negotiate, says Finnish PM

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the strikes are intended to compel Russia to return to the negotiating table

The Independent UK

How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies

One Saturday afternoon in May 2026, families gathered on Poklonnaya Gora, a hilltop war memorial park in western Moscow. They came for a procession and a “moleben,” an Orthodox prayer service, for the well-being of Russian families. Church media billed it as the first Day of the Sanctity of the…

The Conversation

Bill Ackman Backs Exiled Russian Oligarch's Fuel Crisis Warning: Russia's Government Has Done More Damage Than Ukrainian Drones

Investor Bill Ackman on Sunday shared comments from exiled Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who warned that Russia was facing a growing fuel crisis as repeated refinery attacks by Ukraine and logistical bottlenecks disrupt gasoline and diesel supplies across the country.

Benzinga

Ukraine war briefing: Trump to meet Zelenskyy at Nato summit as US says battlefield progress ‘frozen’

Trump feels urgency about ending war after months of Kyiv-Moscow stalemate, says American official; Russia attacks Kyiv again. What we know on day 1,594

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International Business Times

Dabbling Peace, Trump Dials Putin, Zelensky: Post Iran, US May Be Shifting Focus To Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has offered help to find a solution to end the Ukraine war during a 90-minute telephonic conversation with Putin. Trump's telephone call on Saturday came ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8.Trump also called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.

Euronews

Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump

Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed "the issue of the Ukrainian settlement" in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes.

France 24

Trump to meet with Ukraine, Syria leaders on sidelines of NATO summit

US President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian ‌President ⁠Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy and Syrian President ⁠Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines ‌of the NATO summit ‌in Turkey this week, the White House said on Sunday. Negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after Zelensky said attack ‘imminent’

Deadly attack comes hours after White House confirms Zelensky-Trump meeting at Nato summit in Turkey

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The Times of India

Donald Trump offers to help end Ukraine war during 90-minute call with Putin, Zelenskyy

US President Trump has offered to help resolve the Ukraine conflict following separate calls with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. While Russia claims battlefield advances, Ukraine disputes these assertions. Trump's envoys are set to continue mediation efforts ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, where the stalled peace talks…

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Trump repositions himself as peacemaker in long call with Putin

Ahead of Nato summit in Turkey, Zelenskyy also tells Trump ‘there is a real prospect to end this war’. What we know on day 1,593

The Economic Times

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy

President Trump offered to help resolve the Ukraine war during a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who described their discussion as "very good" and noted a "real prospect to end this war." Both leaders plan to continue talks at…

France 24

'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu

FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the…

The Times of India

Russia planning armed incursion into Poland to test Nato's response: Report

Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato's willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland's leadership. The reported scenario would involve a small-scale provocation rather than a full-scale invasion, with the aim of…

The Independent UK

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages

The Times of India

Nato set to declare Russia a 'long-term threat' amid Putin's fresh assault on Ukraine: Report

Nato leaders are expected to formally label Russia a "long-term threat" to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit in Ankara, as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin insists the war will continue until the Kremlin's objectives are achieved.

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