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2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet

The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump permits Kyiv to make Patriot missiles as Moscow fumes at Nato

Donald Trump is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Ukraine Hit Russia's Largest Refinery. Zelensky Warns Putin That There Is More to Come

Ukraine managed to hit Russia's largest oil refinery, which also appears to be one of the country's deepest strikes inside the country.

International Business Times · Jul 7

Ukraine signs 'drone deals' with three European countries

Ukraine announced Tuesday it had signed "drone deals" with three European countries - Estonia, the Netherlands and Denmark - to further capitalise the expertise it has developed in drone warfare since Russia's invasion. Ukraine has signed similar agreements with six other countries, and has announced plans further plans to sign…

France 24 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 6

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 · Jul 6

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Keep Hitting Russian Energy Infrastructure. Moscow Is Increasingly Feeling The Pain.

Ukrainian drone strikes are increasingly targeting Russia's oil refineries and storage facilities, disrupting fuel production and distribution, and creating economic challenges for Moscow amid ongoing conflict.

International Business Times · Jul 6

Nearly all of Russia's 83 regions face fuel supply disruptions amid Ukrainian strikes

Russia is grappling with widespread fuel shortages, with nearly all its regions experiencing gasoline disruptions. Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries are blamed for the crisis, leading to rationing and long queues at gas stations. Moscow is now scrambling to stabilize supplies, considering export bans and increasing imports, even from…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Energy Infrastructure

Ukrainian drone strikes are increasingly targeting Russia's oil refineries and storage facilities, disrupting fuel production and distribution, and creating economic challenges for Moscow amid ongoing conflict.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv urgently needs Patriot interceptor missiles after massive attack

Putin exploiting acute shortage of Patriot missiles and using this to increase attacks on Ukraine, says Kyiv

The Independent UK · Jul 6