Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased 'strategic' €2 trillion EU budget The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Russia monitoring Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine, Kremlin says Moscow also confirms that no phone call is currently planned between Presidents Trump and Putin. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
John Swinney: It’s in Scotland’s interest I meet Donald Trump The First Minister said there would be an opportunity to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Ukraine with the US president. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
Ukraine's Wartime Reshuffle: What We Know Following weeks of rumours, President Volodymyr Zelensky this week unveiled a government reshuffle, replacing his prime minister and defence minister as he aims to inject fresh energy into his team, with no end in sight to the war. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025
Could Trump’s tariff threats force Putin into Ukraine peace deal? Russia’s approach is to ‘keep calm and carry on’ in the face of Trump’s threats over Ukraine war, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Russia launches fresh wave of overnight attacks targeting several Ukrainian cities The Russian attacks come against a deadline set by US President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days or be slapped with severe tariffs and sanctions. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
How drones are changing the way wars are fought Both Israel and Iran used drones in the strikes that began between the two countries in June. Israel introduced drones into Iran to hit targets, while Iran launched roughly 100 aimed at Israel. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025
Polish factory in Ukraine hit by Russian drones in deliberate attack, Poland says Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group's factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Ukraine wing of US-founded terrorist group says it was involved in killing of intelligence officer in Kyiv The Base, a far-right group with suspected links to Russia, said killing of Ivan Voronych was ‘only the beginning’ The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
Russia launches new attacks on Ukraine with the countdown to a US peace deadline underway Officials say Russian weapons pounded Ukrainian cities overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, injuring at least 15 people in an attack that mostly targeted energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Is Russia producing a year's worth of NATO ammunition in three months? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’ Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Ukraine ready for peace talks anytime, foreign minister says, as Trump backtracks from idea to ‘target Moscow’ – as it happened Ukraine urges EU to adopt further sanctions against Russia and says Kremlin is waging campaign of terror from the air The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Trump Reveals Melania's Role In Toughening His Stance On Vladimir Putin: 'I Go Home, I Tell The First Lady...' President Donald Trump has credited First Lady Melania Trump for influencing his tougher stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Why Trump’s 50-day ultimatum for Russia won’t mean quick gains against Ukraine The Kremlin has been granted extra time to pursue its summer offensive against Ukraine thanks to Trump’s 50-day window for Russia to accept a peace deal or face sanctions
Euronews · Jul 16, 2025 Orbán demands EU sanction Ukraine over death of Hungarian conscript Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere.
Euronews · Jul 16, 2025 Does Ukraine’s first-in-Europe internet deal with Starlink mean more dependence on Elon Musk? Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, started testing a service that would deliver internet from satellites to cellphones.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 Trump isn’t a reliable ally – but Nato dollars can be more persuasive than Putin’s propaganda There is no guarantee the US president’s impatience with Russia will last, but the Kremlin may come to regret testing his patience, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025 Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow US president’s remarks follow report saying he encouraged Kyiv to step up strikes inside Russian territory.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Russia may hope to use Trump's 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Don’t bomb Moscow, Trump says, after reportedly giving Zelenskyy the idea Unclear which or how many Patriots Trump meant; concern in Congress about Putin having ‘another 50 days to grab territory’. What we know on day 1,239
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · 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
Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025 Peter Thiel-Backed Startup That Sends Drones In Ukraine Eyes 10,000 Units Monthly: 'Absolutely Required' To Win Future Conflicts, CEO Warns When Soren Monroe-Anderson launched Neros Technologies in 2023, small drones weren't a priority for the Pentagon. A year later, his startup is delivering 1,000 first-person view drones per month to Ukraine under a six-month contract announced in February. Neros has also outlined a long-term plan to scale production to 1…
Al Jazeera · 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.