Ukraine war briefing: US weapons supply pause ‘caught Trump off guard’ Russian claim of deadly Ukrainian attack on Kursk beach; convictions over Wagner arson attack in London. What we know on day 1,232 The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
US Tech, Russian Weapons: How Our Chips Power Putin's War A report from Hunterbrook Media published on Tuesday presents a detailed investigation that reveals Western-manufactured microelectronic components are being integrated into Russian military aircraft and weapons used in precision attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025
'Clueless' Trump and Hegseth Caught Whispering Before Passing Off Russia Question: 'I'm Not Really Qualified' Trump and Hegseth were seemingly caught off guard by a question about Russia allegedly using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting ridicule online. Latin Times · Jul 8, 2025
Morning Mail: Marles aide ‘in relationship with lobbyist’, Trump slams Putin ‘bullshit’, to Russia, Pies prejudice Disclosure will raise fresh questions about the need for tighter regulation in Canberra; US president says Kremlin promises are ‘nice but meaningless’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025
Donald Trump slams Vladimir Putin’s ‘bulls***’ and ‘meaningless’ gestures to end Ukraine war The US president ramped up criticism of his Russian counterpart and suggested more sanctions are on the cards Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin US president voices frustration over the continuing war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin is ‘killing a lot of people’. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear The Brics group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lacklustre affair. The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025
Trump says he’s ‘not happy with Putin’ as US resumes weapons deliveries to Ukraine The US president says ‘no reason’ for Russian attacks on civilians The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Trump slams Putin, touts self-made tariff deals and muses on gold leaf - Roll Call President Trump sent more mixed signals on his tariff policy and bashed Russian President Putin during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. Roll Call · Jul 8, 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
Tesla sold precisely zero cars in Turkey in January—now it’s Musk’s hottest market. Here's why The Eurasian country came within striking distance of becoming Tesla's third largest global market for the month of June, but analysts question the sudden surge: 'Those numbers are weird.' Fortune · Jul 8, 2025
Men acting for Wagner Group convicted of arson on Ukraine-linked London warehouse Arsonists acting for Russian group found guilty after 2024 fire targeting building used to supply humanitarian aid The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
UK court convicts three of arson in attack organised by Russia's Wagner mercenary group The prosecution said Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit the men to target an industrial unit in Leyton where generators and StarLink satellite equipment bound for Ukraine were being stored. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
The Independent UK · 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 UK court convicts 3 men over arson attack authorities say was organized by Russian intelligence A British jury has convicted three men of arson in an attack on an east London warehouse
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Wagner Group arsonists guilty of London fire attack on warehouse linked to Ukraine war Dylan Earl and Paul Reeves orchestrated the east London arson attack for private militia funded by Russian state
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 ‘Common’ for hostile states to use criminals to carry out offences on UK soil Countries including Russia have paid proxies in the UK to carry out attacks.
Bored Panda · Jul 8, 2025 “A Normal Day In Russia”: 44 Pics Of Everyday Things Happening In Russia Russia is a country of contrasts and peculiarities. Many people romanticize Slavic culture and point out the sometimes harsh and bizarre reality of daily life in the region.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It's unclear how that could be done. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Melting glaciers could make volcanic eruptions more explosive, scientists warn Parts of North America, New Zealand, and Russia also warrant close attention, scientists say
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 UK sanctions Russian weapons bosses for role in Ukraine war Both high-ranking Russians face asset freezes and travel bans
Al Jazeera · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025 Trump says EU has been ‘very nice to us’ in trade talks and decision on tariffs is close – as it happened US president Donald Trump says the US is ‘probably two days off from sending them [the EU] a letter’ on tariffs
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,230 Here are the key events on day 1,230 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.