Moldovan regional leader sentenced to seven years in prison over Russian funding Gagauzia governor Yevgenia Gutsul funnelled undeclared funds to now-banned political party, prosecutors said The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why? The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier? Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025
Russia’s Medvedev: From failed Kremlin reformer to Trump’s boogeyman The former Russian president, infamous for late-night online rants, is locked in a row with the US leader. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025
Arms race fears as Putin says Russia is no longer bound by missile treaty Russia's move follows Trump's nuclear messaging The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
How Putin is using his powers to block what Russians can see online Some Russians have used VPNs to counteract the internet restrictions but these apps have been routinely blocked The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns of ‘further steps’, blaming NATO’s ‘anti-Russian policy’. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025
Trump's 'Queen of Hearts' moment with the BLS echoes Putin's purges and Orwell's omens The Queen of Hearts would say “off with their heads!” every time she was disappointed. Trump says data he doesn’t like is “faked.” Fortune · Aug 4, 2025
Trump envoy Witkoff in Russia this week for stab at Ukraine ceasefire after Kremlin warns US to be ‘careful’ over nuclear subs move Trump has threatened new sanctions if Moscow does not agree to end the war by Friday The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Russia Warns Against 'Nuclear Rhetoric' After Trump Orders Deployment Of Nuclear Submarines Over Trump Clash With Moscow Official Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned against "nuclear rhetoric" after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of nuclear submarines following clashes with Russian official Dmitry Medvedev Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia The US president’s special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trump’s deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war Steve Witkoff to travel to Moscow before US president’s Friday deadline after which new sanctions could be imposed The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
India to defy Trump’s threats and keep buying Russian oil, government sources say India substantially increased its purchase of cheap Russian oil after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in 2022 The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Dmitry Medvedev: Russia's Hawkish Ex-president Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, whose comments prompted US President Donald Trump to move two nuclear submarines, was once seen as a liberal reformer but has become one of the Kremlin's most prominent anti-Western hawks. International Business Times · Aug 2, 2025
Heads spin as Trump likely uses Russian disinformation to prove Russiagate conspiracy was misinformation WTF? We Got This Covered · Aug 1, 2025
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Kyiv observes official day of mourning for 31 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes The youngest victim in Thursday's strikes was two years old and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Putin threatens Ukraine and Europe with hypersonic missile deployment in Belarus Russia first used the Oreshnik against Ukraine in November, when it fired the experimental weapon at a factory in Dnipro that built missiles when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus President Vladimir Putin says Russia has started production of its newest hypersonic missile
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Kyiv mourns after a Russian attack that killed 31 people, including 5 children Kyiv is observing a day of mourning after a Russian drone and missile attack killed 31 people, including five children, and injured over 150
Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025 Trump Warns Russian Official Who Said U.S. Is Taking a 'Step Toward War': 'Entering Very Dangerous Territory!' Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after saying the reduced deadline to take steps toward ending the war with Ukraine made a conflict with the U.S. more likely
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin says it has ‘immunity’ to US sanctions as Trump deadline looms Russia says it has been living under ‘a huge number of sanctions’ for some time; attacks on Ukrainian capital leave six dead. What we know on day 1,254
Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025 Kremlin Dismisses Trump's Deadline Threats, Insisting Russia Has 'Certain Immunity' to US Sanctions Despite Trump's escalated measures, the Kremlin appeared to remain unfazed
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 Ukraine Says Russian Strike On Training Camp Kills 3 Soldiers A Russian strike on a military training camp killed at least three Ukrainian soldiers on Tuesday, following an overnight offensive in the south that killed a pregnant woman and a dozen prisoners.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Three soldiers killed in Russian attack on training camp, Trump gives Moscow ceasefire deadline At least 18 wounded in latest missile strike, army says; US president says Russia has 10 days to end invasion or face new sanctions. What we know on day 1,253
Latin Times · Jul 29, 2025 Russia's Latest Moves Signal Preparation For 'Protracted' War With NATO, Expert Says in Dire Warning As the Kremlin moves to increase defense spending and change laws surrounding troop mobilization, experts are warning that these are signals Russia is preparing for a "protracted" war not only with Ukraine, but with NATO as well.
International Business Times · Jul 29, 2025 Russia Kills 25 In Ukraine, As Kremlin Says 'Committed' To Peace The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it wanted to pursue peace in Ukraine hours after mounting attacks that killed at least 25 people, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman and more than a dozen prison inmates.