Russia/Ukraine War
Diesel deal with US could shield Russian tankers from attacks — ombudsman
According to Alexander Shokhin, it is also possible that the diesel deal could lead to further developments in other areas of economic cooperation
Roof collapses in Parkistani school, killing 29 people — TV
According to the TV channel, more than 40 people were injured
US weighs easing sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ tankers
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing a partial easing of sanctions on the “shadow fleet” of tankers that transport oil from countries such as Russia, Ir…
US condones Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons — North Korean news agency
The US is supporting Tokyo’s intention to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, international security analyst Pak Ju Won said
Axios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
A senior official in the U.S. presidential administration told Axios the White House had nothing to do with restricting Starlink’s operation in Ukraine.
Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal and the Starlink restrictionsAs Ukraine reported problems with Starlink satellite internet …
Zelensky’s London visit undermines peace efforts, Russian envoy says
As Kirill Dmitriev noted, "UK warmongers know how to promote war and undermine peace"
Novosibirsk nuclear-powered submarine fires Oniks, Kalibr missiles during exercises
A second missile, Kalibr, successfully hit its designated target at the Kura testing ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula, covering a distance of more than 1,200 kilometers
Ukrainian drones strike Ryazan oil refinery, prompting school and kindergarten closures across the city
Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drones struck the region’s oil refinery, sparking a fire. A warehouse and vehicles were damaged at another facility in Ryazan, he added…
Musk calls Kiev’s position on Putin-Trump diesel deal 'troubling'
The US entrepreneur was commenting on a social media post from Mike Cernovich, a US blogger and political commentator, who highlighted Ukraine’s ungratefulness
Russia-US diesel deal could set precedent for suspension or removal of sanctions
In European Union countries, the automotive industry is currently surviving only because they're now producing weapons, Russian presidential commissioner for the protection of ent…
‘We’re done’: Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine deal serious blow to Ukrainian forces — newspaper
The Daily Telegraph added that the situation for Ukraine could worsen due to the likely suspension of intelligence exchange with Washington
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
According to trading data as of 9:00 a.m. Moscow time, Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.06% to 2,422.92 and 909.2 points, respectively
FSB detains Swedish citizen traveling to Russia to carry out terrorist attacks
According to the Federal Security Service, the Swedish national came to Russia under the pretext of joining the Russian Armed Forces
US may use the ultra-powerful 'mother of all bombs' against Iran — broadcaster
According to the broadcaster, the Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities could be targeted if US President Donald Trump orders a resumption of hostilities
Musk wants peace — Russian presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev commented on Musk’s post saying that it is high time for Vladimir Zelensky to step down
Russia hits at least ten thermal, hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine since early 2026
The first strike on such an infrastructure facility occurred on August 9, when a combined heat and power plant in Odessa that supported the port's operations was destroyed
A major Russian business association has proposed sweeping away tax breaks for small businesses. Here’s what would change — and why the Kremlin might agree.
Delovaya Rossiya, one of Russia’s largest and most influential business associations, has proposed more than 50 economic reforms to the authorities, RBC reported. Many clearly run…
Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
In today’s newsletter: As Russia resists a ceasefire and Trump’s shifting priorities unsettle allies, an end to the conflict isn’t getting any closerGood morning. In his usual asi…
Trump open to Russia-US economic cooperation after peace in Ukraine — newspaper
US officials opined that Trump reached an agreement on Russian diesel supplies in order, first, to lower fuel prices in the US, and second, to "offer economic and political benefi…
Russian forces hit Izmail port infrastructure, two dry cargo ships at sea
The targets were damaged by drone strikes
US may ease sanctions on vessels used to transport oil from Russia — agency
According to a source cited by Reuters, the US administration may take this step to reduce record-high global freight rates
What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine?
Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Spa…