The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Trump, Zelenskiy discuss peace talks, Patriot missile production

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met with U.S. President Trump to discuss peace talks and missile production. He also sought to bolster military support amid delayed U.S. aid for Kyiv. Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors. He welcomed new U.S. legislation advancing sweeping Russian energy sanctions. The visit…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking

Kremlin and state bank VTB may be forced to prop up online retailer amid crippling Ukrainian attacks; Kyiv prosecutors may target Lukashenko. What we know on day 1,617

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

Pentagon removes name of Trump critic and Obama’s spy chief from auditorium

President Trump has long reviled Clapper, a prominent former Obama administration intelligence official who investigated Russian meddling in the 2016 election

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Experts Warn US-France UN Feud Signals Deepening Rift Between Trump and Europe

The US-France UN feud escalates as US diplomats walk out of a meeting, protesting France's criticism of America's human rights record, highlighting a shift in Trump's Europe policy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings

Company supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attack

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

US senators announce deal on new Russia, Iran Sanctions Bill

Senators reached a deal on legislation empowering the president to restrict Russian and Iranian energy buyers. This measure allows tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude and natural gas. It also extends penalties on Iran, preventing a lapse in authority. The bill could impact US trade relations with China and…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Trump’s two-front challenge: Shades of 1914 as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu converge on Washington

TOI correspondent from Washington: For more than three years, the war in Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Iran have unfolded as separate geopolitical dramas. On Tuesday however, the two appear closer than ever to becoming chapters of the same story.

The Times of India · Jul 28

Ukraine Odesa port attack: India launches search operation with Ukrainian authorities to trace 2 missing seafarers

India is coordinating with Ukrainian authorities for two missing Indian seafarers. The merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck in Odesa port last week. Two Indian crew members aboard the ship were reported safe after the incident. India has consistently underlined the importance of maritime navigation safety. The nation advocates…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

'Not a Beacon Anymore': US Storms Out of UN Security Council as France Compares Washington to Russia

After France said the US is 'not a beacon of human rights anymore,' Washington's delegation stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting, exposing a raw dispute over Volker Türk's renewed mandate.

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Optimism Over Iran Negotiations

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -3.25 (-3.93%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.0304 (-0.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today, with crude falling to a 1-week low. Crude prices added to Monday’s sharp losses today on optimism over negotiations to reopen...

Barchart · Jul 28