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
India accuses US, EU of Russia trade double standards: Who is right? India pushes back against sanctions, tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil, says West trades more with Moscow. 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
Drone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus represents ‘alarming sign of spillover of Russia’s aggression’, says Lithuanian minister – as it happened Lithuanian foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys says drone, which authorities say was carrying explosives, shows incidents crossing ‘onto Nato territory’ The Guardian - 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
Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to buy €500m of US arms for Kyiv in first for new Nato supply line Government says Patriot parts and missiles included while Nato chief expects announcements from other alliance countries soon. What we know on day 1,259 The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
Trump gives Putin another chance to be nice before the ultimate, for real this time, deadline Trump is giving Putin another olive branch to try and not look weak when the deadline passes. We Got This Covered · 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
Ukraine says foreign ‘mercenaries’ from various countries aiding Russia Moscow already helped by Pyongyang; Zelenskyy says China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, African fighters on board. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
Turkey walks a tightrope as Trump threatens sanctions over Russian trade Ankara is aiming to dodge President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions against countries that trade with Russia. While Turkey is the third largest importer of Russian goods, it has largely escaped international sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, with Trump vowing to get tough with Moscow if… Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025
Ukraine Spies Leak Stolen Intel Revealing Weak Points of Russia's Newest Nuclear Submarine Ukrainian spies may have just dealt a major blow to the security of Russia's nuclear submarine fleet, revealing sensitive documents that show how to destroy Moscow's most modern vessels. Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Suspects in 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 face trial Putin claims, without providing evidence, that Ukraine was involved in the attack, an allegation Kyiv vehemently denies.
Euronews · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack Islamic State affiliate group have claimed responsibility, though Russian investigators have sought to blame Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Trial begins for suspects in 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 149 people A trial has begun under tight security for 19 defendants accused of involvement in last year’s shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine White House deputy chief Stephen Miller says it was ‘not acceptable’ for India to continue to buy Russian oil.
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Trump Confirms US Envoy Witkoff To Travel To Russia 'Next Week' President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russian war by buying oil Stephen Miller says it’s astonishing that ‘India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil’; 120 firefighters needed to put out blaze at Sochi oil depot. What we know on day 1,258
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 India signals it will keep buying Russian oil despite Trump tariff threat India says its ties with Moscow were ‘steady and time-tested’ amid threats from Trump
Euronews · Aug 3, 2025 Russian missile and drone strikes injure at least 18 across Ukraine Russian missile strikes on Mykolaiv injured seven people, while Ukraine's air force intercepted 60 drones. Ukrainian forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Sochi.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Photos from a street festival of circus performers in the Russian town of Staritsa Clowns and street performers gather to attend the Karandash-Fest in the town of Staritsa in the region of Tver, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of Moscow.