Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,238 Here are the key events on day 1,238 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
‘Russia didn’t care’: Forget Putin, even his men don’t believe Trump’s idle threats Russia is treating these threats like vague campaign promises. We Got This Covered · Jul 15, 2025
Cherished champion and statesman: Usyk focuses on Ukraine before titles The boxing great made two symbolic political gestures in London with his bout against Daniel Dubois only days away on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Children investigated over Russian and Iranian plots against UK, says police chief Teenagers suspected of being hired by criminals paid to carry out acts on behalf of states, it is understood The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements Kremlin says US president’s recent statements were ‘very serious’ and that it needs ‘time to analyse’ remarks. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
What Trump’s decision to send more weapons to Ukraine will mean for the war At face value, Donald Trump’s announcement about his plans on Russia and Ukraine look like a major policy change. Speaking from the Oval Office on July 14, where he had been meeting with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, the US president said he would send “top-of-the-line-weapons” to help Kyiv and… The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto. Euronews · Jul 15, 2025
Crude Oil Prices Remain Weak on Lack of Fresh Russian Sanctions August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) today is down -0.48 (-0.72%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is up +0.0152 (+0.70%). Crude oil prices continued to show weakness today after President Trump on Monday refrained from imposing new sanctions on Russian oil exports. Mr. Trump only threatened tariffs in the future... Barchart · Jul 15, 2025
Ukraine awaiting details on ‘billions of dollars’ worth of weapons promised by Trump US president said to have discussed providing Patriot missiles and long-range Tomahawks but no agreement has been reached The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
First Thing: Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions Deal involves Nato countries buying US weapons destined for Ukraine, in big shift in president’s approach to the war. Plus, a first glimpse of HBO’s Harry Potter TV series The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Russia shifts cyberwar focus from US to UK following Trump's election Russia has set its sights on Britain. TechRadar · Jul 15, 2025
CIA historian Tim Weiner: ‘Trump has put national security in the hands of crackpots and fools’ The longtime chronicler of the spy agency on his Legacy of Ashes follow-up and what keeps him up at night The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2025
Russia may face Trump tariffs in 50 days, what does US import from Russia? Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face potentially punishing US sanctions. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
Navalny’s widow leads calls for Italy to cancel concert by pro-Putin conductor Valery Gergiev, an ally of Russian leader, is due to perform in Europe for first time since full-scale invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 Rome, Navalny Widow Blast Italy Invite For Pro-Kremlin Maestro Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, saying it risked being propaganda for Moscow.
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 UN Demands Justice In Any Ukraine Peace Talks, As Civilian Deaths Spike The United Nations insisted on Tuesday that any peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine must include full accountability for the conflict's litany of violations, following the deadliest month for civilians since May 2022.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground The U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, sent shock waves around the world. It marked a dramatic reversal for the Trump administration, which had just initiated negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. Dispensing with diplomacy, the U.S. opted for the first time for direct…
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 American citizen granted Russian passport after spying for the Kremlin in Ukraine Daniel Martindale smiled as he received his new documents on Tuesday
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 Russia Suggests Trump Is Emboldening Ukraine, Delaying Peace The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Russian stock market actually jumps after Trump’s Putin ultimatum IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 How Melania is influencing Trump’s tougher stance on Russia IN FULL
Euronews · Jul 15, 2025 Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum Russia is making a summer push to break through the 1,000-km front line with drones and missiles hammering Ukrainian cities more than at any time in the past three years.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025 Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and vows to send Ukraine weapons in U-turn Donald Trump said he would punish Russia with tariffs if there is not a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Why Russian markets jumped after Trump’s tariff threat against Putin Russian Stock Market jumped by 2.7 percent after Trump’s ultimatum
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 How Melania Trump emerged as one of Zelensky’s key allies in the White House Melania Trump has been reminding her husband of the toll of Russian airstrikes