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Putin Will Wage War 'As Long as He Is Alive', Says Moscow Based Analyst

Vladimir Putin remains committed to the Ukraine invasion, viewing it as his life's work, despite mounting Russian losses and recruitment challenges, according to a Moscow-based defence analyst.

International Business Times UK

Russia’s economy is an 'illusion' built on debt, and a banking crisis is ready to explode, intel report says, while the Kremlin may seize pensions

The intelligence report estimated that 10% of Russia's corporate ⁠loans may not be repaid, while 15% of retail loans at some top banks may be non-performing.

Fortune

Did Russia Kill Lindsey Graham? Russian Opposition Figure Claims Kremlin Intelligence Assassinated US Senator

Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death has sparked unverified claims of Kremlin involvement, despite no evidence. The speculation is fuelled by Graham's history of hostility towards Moscow.

International Business Times UK

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Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy

Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Robinson trip to Russia ‘covered by Elon Musk’s family foundation’

Robinson posted a video of himself and Errol Musk in Russia on a trip to the annual Kremlin-backed economic forum

The Independent UK

Trump's Patriot Missile Pledge A Boost To Ukraine: Will Kremlin Tweak War Playbook

Russia's latest missile strikes came after the US pledged to give Kiev the permission to produce Patriot missiles and Trump seemingly reversed his stance on the issue, mounting pressure on Kremlin to redraw its war strategy.

International Business Times

Putin ‘will never make peace in Ukraine’ – Here’s the reason why

WORLD OF TROUBLE: Despite four grinding years and Ukraine now successfully smashing Russia’s energy infrastructure, Vladimir Putin has no interest in trying to end the war for one key reason, Bill Browder tells Sam Kiley on the ‘World of Trouble’ podcast

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Ukrainian drone strikes hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, officials say

Kyiv says the strikes are fair retribution for Russia's more than four-year barrages on Ukraine and that it is a bid to force Russia to the negotiating table.

Euronews

Baltic states summon Russian envoys over false deportation claims

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have said the Kremlin has been spreading false claims about deportations of Russian speakers from Baltic states in an attempt to distract from its large-scale attacks on cities and other civilian targets in Ukraine.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow as strikes on oil facilities continue

Ukraine's attack also targeted Russian tankers and ferries near the Sea of Azov

The Independent UK

Ukraine says Patriot missile production will take months as war with Russia rages

Ukrainian officials say that establishing Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities will take many months, with an adviser to the defense minister suggesting a year or more for interceptor missiles, primarily due to lengthy production cycles for subcontracted components. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday at a meeting with…

The Independent UK

Ukraine opens criminal probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle in Lviv

Violence against recruitment officers was almost non-existent at the start of the war, but has proliferated in recent years as the fighting has dragged on and fatigue set in among the population.

Euronews

Russia drops controversial VPN tax following technical delays and widespread backlash

Russian officials have officially scrapped a heavily criticized plan to tax international mobile data, removing a looming financial penalty for residents relying on VPNs to bypass state censorship.

TechRadar

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Donald Trump peace push, sources say

Kremlin sources indicate a high probability of conflict escalation in coming months. President Putin rejects peace talks, seeking full Donbas control as a key victory. Ukraine's intelligence suggests Putin prepares new operations, possibly beyond its borders. Recent drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have strengthened Putin's resolve. This situation intensifies…

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International Business Times UK

How Russia's Wartime Economy Is Fueling Public Frustration With Putin

Russia's economy faces strain with fuel shortages and rising inflation, affecting households and businesses amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The Economic Times

Kremlin hails ''important step'' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The International Olympic Committee has eased many restrictions on Russia. This decision is an important step toward reinstating athletes' rights to compete. Sports bodies are now advised they need not vet athletes for neutral competition. Russia hopes this will allow its athletes to compete in major international events. Work continues…

The Independent UK

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

International Business Times UK

Leaked Intel Warns Putin Faces 'Explosive' Banking Crisis as Half a Million Russians Go Bankrupt Over War Debts

A leaked European intelligence report warns of an impending banking crisis in Russia, driven by war economy pressures, rising bankruptcies, and increased exposure to bad loans.

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The Times of India

Peace hinges on Ukraine's 'good will': Kremlin slams 'confrontational statements' on Russia at Nato's Ankara summit

Russia continues working-level discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine peace efforts. Kremlin spokespersons expressed hope for successful US diplomatic initiatives to achieve peace. Moscow will closely observe the outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia noted confrontational statements made by NATO members before the meeting. The ongoing conflict…

The Conversation

Ukraine war is not going well for Russia – how dangerous is this for Vladimir Putin?

The mood regarding the war in Ukraine has changed in recent months. Ukrainian drones have struck Russian oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages across Russia. And the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is exuberant about finishing the war from a “position of strength”.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

The Guardian - UK

Russian cities feel the pinch amid worsening fuel shortages

Ukraine’s drone and missile campaign on oil infrastructure has brought impact of war to citizens of Moscow and elsewhere

The Independent UK

Nato backs Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes to force Putin to negotiate, says Finnish PM

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the strikes are intended to compel Russia to return to the negotiating table

The Conversation

How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies

One Saturday afternoon in May 2026, families gathered on Poklonnaya Gora, a hilltop war memorial park in western Moscow. They came for a procession and a “moleben,” an Orthodox prayer service, for the well-being of Russian families. Church media billed it as the first Day of the Sanctity of the…

Benzinga

Bill Ackman Backs Exiled Russian Oligarch's Fuel Crisis Warning: Russia's Government Has Done More Damage Than Ukrainian Drones

Investor Bill Ackman on Sunday shared comments from exiled Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who warned that Russia was facing a growing fuel crisis as repeated refinery attacks by Ukraine and logistical bottlenecks disrupt gasoline and diesel supplies across the country.

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