Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens Ukrainian drone attacks this week destroyed 36 of Putin's ships in Black Sea and Sea of Azov The Independent UK · Jul 9
Graphite India shares in focus as firm shuts German divisions amid Russia-Ukraine war. What will be the impact? Graphite India shares are set to remain in focus after the company announced the planned closure of its Graphite Specialities and Coating divisions in Germany, citing the prolonged impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and weak demand. The company expects the shutdown process to be completed within six months and will… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans diesel exports as refinery attacks trigger gas shortages and price spikes Moscow moves to support domestic fuel market as drivers face hours-long lines amid intensifying Ukrainian strikes. What we know on day 1,597 The Guardian - AU · Jul 9
Fire and ice: erratic Trump fulminates on Iran and lambasts (then embraces) Europe at NATO summit US President Donald Trump’s media conferences at the NATO summit in Ankara were the most disturbing since his session with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Helsinki in 2018. The Conversation · Jul 9
NATO Unveils £37bn Missile Project to Deter Russia as Europe Steps Up Defence Under Trump Pressure Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, have committed £37 billion to a UK-led missile system, aiming to enhance European defence against Russia. The project highlights NATO's strategic shift. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Russia Hit by Fuel Shortages and Petrol Queues as Ukrainian Drones Cripple Refineries Russia is experiencing widespread fuel shortages due to Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, affecting nearly all regions and prompting emergency measures and importation of fuel. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Crude Oil Prices Surge as Geopolitical Risks Intensify August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.08 (+4.37%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.1495 (+5.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with crude rising to a 2-week high and gasoline climbing to a 1-month high. Crude prices are soaring... Barchart · Jul 8
NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel' NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated disputes among leaders showed alliance strength. He believes these disagreements offer a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rutte sees no need to alter his approach to dealing with President Trump. He emphasised that democracies can openly disagree and then reunite. This ability to… The Economic Times · Jul 8
Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia As Marta Kostyuk played her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court, her compatriots back home in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv The Independent UK · Jul 8
Freeland's Ukraine Ties Rekindle Debate over Loyalty, Sanctions and Diaspora Politics in Canada By championing ever-expanding sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports while simultaneously supporting a domestic policy environment that many investors viewed as increasingly restrictive, Freeland became a symbol of what industry leaders describe as a widening gap between geopolitical ambition and economic self-interest. International Business Times · Jul 8
Ukraine Has Managed To Increasingly Hit Deep Inside Russia. Moscow Is Implementing New Tactics To Adapt Russian forces are deploying a jamming system known as the Volna Kupol Garant, which reportedly emits a signal powerful enough to destabilize Starlink connections. International Business Times · Jul 8
Can NATO survive Trump's changes of heart? These days, every official visit and every summit involving the President of the United States seems like a frantic scramble to keep the leader of the Atlantic alliance on board. But what if it’s already too late? France 24 · Jul 8
Shoebox-sized 'detector satellites' could sniff out a nuclear bomb in space A constellation of cubesats fitted with special detectors could sniff out nuclear weapons hidden on satellites launched by adversary nations, a new study suggests. Space · Jul 8
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes Russia has banned diesel exports to support its domestic fuel market. This action follows Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries causing shortages. Drivers are experiencing long queues at filling stations across many regions. The export ban will remain in place until the end of July. Russia plans to begin importing… The Economic Times · Jul 8
France 24 · Jul 8 Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot down Russia's deadly ballistic…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Uefa countries could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa There has been a ban on Russian participation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with many national associations vehemently opposed to reintegration
The Conversation · Jul 8 How AI and digital data shape our understanding of migration When millions of people fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022, governments and humanitarian organizations used mobile phone and online platform data to track movements and identify where support was needed.
Roll Call · Jul 8 Little clarity on Iran from Trump, but new help ahead for Ukraine Lawmakers and European officials hoping to get clarity on the U.S.-Iran conflict from President Donald Trump at a NATO summit likely left disappointed. During a Wednesday evening press conference in Ankara, Turkey, the first reporter to question him characterized the Iran standoff as a “strategic dead end for you” and…
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Canada Unleashes Major Air Defense Package for Ukraine as First Shipment Heads to Front Ukraine failed to stop all 29 Russian missiles. Canada responds with a major air defence package and $900 million in new military aid as Kyiv races to strengthen its skies.
International Business Times · Jul 8 Trump Gives Ukraine Authorization To Develop a Key Weapon To Counter Russia's Attacks: 'We're Going To Give You a License' President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. will give Ukraine authorization to develop Patriot missiles in the country as it faces shortages of weapons capable of intercepting Russian missile strikes.
The Conversation · Jul 8 Russia’s nuclear strategy in Ukraine isn’t deterrence – it’s terror For the third time in Russia’s war against Ukraine, it recently launched the nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik. This intermediate-range ballistic missile has been deployed against Ukrainian cities on two other notable occasions, striking Dnipro in November 2024 and Lviv in early 2026. In each of these launches, Vladimir Putin’s highly touted…
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Why Trump covets Greenland Greenland's Arctic location is vital for global security and trade routes. President Trump seeks control of the mineral-rich island for American interests. This ambition has caused concern among NATO allies and European nations. China and Russia also vie for influence and resources in the region. Greenland's people desire self-determination for…
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Trump says US to give Ukraine the right to make Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. Trump announced Washington would grant Kyiv a license to produce Patriot missiles. This move aims to address Ukraine's requests for more air defense systems. The agreement allows Ukraine to manufacture these crucial defensive weapons. Both leaders discussed ongoing security…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 8 Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.
Euronews · Jul 8 EU narrows ban on Russian combatants to appease France and Italy A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure.