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Donald Trump may finally have the measure of Putin

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the symbolic deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia, the US president has indicated he now understands that Moscow must not be appeased

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 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

Ukraine drone attacks kill three in Russia, cause fire at oil refinery

At least three are killed in several regions of Russia while fire breaks out at an oil refinery in central Russia.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025

Russian Drone Attacks On Ukraine Hit All-time Record In July

Russia fired a record number of drones at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis showed Friday, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country despite US pressure to stop the war.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025

Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation

Russia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Putin Brushes Off Trump Threats Over Ceasefire While Losing Nearly 1000 Troops a Day

Moscow's daily battlefield losses continue to pile at a dramatic rate, as Russian President Vladimir Putin signals no shift in his stance on a ceasefire with Ukraine, despite elevated threats from the U.S. to reach a deal.

Latin Times · 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

Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31, including children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike "vile" and said it "demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions."

Euronews · Aug 1, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254

Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls for ‘regime change’ in Russia as attack on Kyiv kills 26

Ukrainian president says Moscow can be ‘pushed’ to stop war while Donald Trump denounces Russia’s ‘disgusting’ actions. What we know on day 1,255

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025