Trump threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine, new book claims Earlier this week, Trump said the U.S. would be sending more weapons to Ukraine as his resentment swells towards Putin The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Trump’s latest Ukraine-Russia U-turn: Why is the US resuming arms supplies? In typically brash tones, the US leader announced the move while decrying the ‘bullsh-t thrown at us by Putin’. Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025
Russia launches record 741 drones and missiles in its largest aerial attack against Ukraine Ukraine managed to intercept and jam most of the 741 aerial targets launched by Russia overnight in its largest attack, but six aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles made it past Ukraine’s air defences amid the shortage of US supplied Patriot missile systems and relevant interceptor missiles. Euronews · Jul 9, 2025
Revealed: How Moscow’s Wagner Group recruited young British men online to plot London arson attack Intelligence historian Trevor Barnes reveals Moscow’s sabotage playbook in the UK disclosed by the Wagner Group arson trial Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Kyiv, Moscow Residents Baffled By Trump's Wavers On Ukraine Aid The US President Donald Trump's announcement to send "more weapons" to Ukraine in a U-turn from last week's decision to halt some aid to the war-torn country left residents of Kyiv and Moscow bemused. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025
The minister, the general and the oil baron: All the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and businessmen A large number of Russian officials and business executives have died since the beginning of the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Russia probes ex-minister’s death as body found hours after sacking Roman Starovoit was found dead near his car in Moscow region hours after President Putin dismissed him. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine's military intelligence claims Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
US To Send 'More Weapons' To Ukraine: Trump President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025
Russian transport minister 'shoots himself dead' hours after being sacked by Vladimir Putin Roman Starovoit was reportedly found with a ‘gunshot wound’ near the capital Moscow Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Pashinyan’s Turkey visit signals new chapter as Ankara eyes Caucasus shift Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s June visit to Turkey marks the latest step in the ongoing rapprochement between the two countries. The move comes as Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Caucasus, amid the waning power of regional rivals Iran and Russia. Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2025
Russian Forces Claim First Foothold In New Ukraine Region Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s war of attrition could go on until 2034, Ukrainian general warns Former top commander says frontline between Ukraine and Russia ‘exists mainly for killing’ The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229 Here are the key events on day 1,229 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes, disrupting air travel Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of drone strikes, causing several deaths and significant disruptions
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow as key airport halts flights Defence ministry says 48 drones were destroyed in over five hours on Saturday; Kyiv’s top general warns of possible new Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 1,229
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Power to Zaporizhzhia plant cut off as UN watchdog warns nuclear safety ‘extremely precarious’ IAEA chief says electricity restored after 3½ hours as Ukraine blames Russian shelling for outage; Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘humiliating’ Trump with attack on capital. What we know on day 1,228
We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025 Putin’s new alliance shatters illusions of ‘great relationship’ – the devastating truth Donald Trump can’t bear to face But they were the terrorists.
Euronews · Jul 4, 2025 Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow? From China to Iran, several countries have already been engaging with the Taliban. Experts say they could be next.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Putin may be mocking Trump over Ukraine – but the US president won’t do anything about it ANALYSIS: The Europeans are stepping up pleas to Trump over Ukraine while he’s ‘mocked’ by Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains how the US is no longer seen as a European ally
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban regime. Will China follow? Experts monitoring the Taliban’s new diplomacy push in Asia say China could follow suit, paving the way for wider recognition of the militant group and ending its pariah status on the world stage. Arpan Rai reports
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025 Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine ‘widespread and growing’ European intelligence warns Moscow is accused of using deadly choking agent chloropicrin to flush Kyiv’s troops out of trenches