Boris Johnson claims Ed Miliband is to blame for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine Former prime minister claims the ‘Kremlin will be delighted’ with Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary The Independent UK · Jul 21
‘No electricity, no water, no fuel’: Ukrainian drone strikes bring darkness to Crimea’s summer Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily life The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Three wounded in strike on Ukraine-bound LPG tanker off Romania in the Black Sea Romania’s president says the attack on the Ukrainian ship carrying dangerous chemicals was “most likely” the result of a Russian attack, calling it a “serious incident” and launching a probe to determine its cause. Euronews · Jul 21
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three Chinese nationals among 10 injured in Ukrainian drone swarm attack on Moscow Russian capital has been hit by a major drone attack as fighting intensifies The Independent UK · Jul 20
Russia Pounds Ukraine With A Barrage of Ballistics. Kremlin Is Exploiting A Crucial Weakness Kremlin has stepped up its use of ballistic missiles as it seeks to retaliate for Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities deep inside Russia, exploiting Ukraine's shortage of US-made Patriot air defense systems. International Business Times · Jul 19
No fuel, no patience: Russians endure fuel shortages Russian couple Yelena and Dmitry passed four petrol stations before finally finding one that actually had fuel as they returned to the city of Vologda, some 300 miles (480 kilometres) north of Moscow, from their country allotment plot. France 24 · Jul 18
Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency Vadym Iermolaiev says military intelligence officers were behind assassination attempt that seriously wounded partner and child The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Kremlin says Russian economy's difficulties are not critical The Kremlin states Russian economic difficulties are not critical and remain stable. Corporate sentiment sharply deteriorated in July, reaching its lowest point since mid-2022. Companies' price expectations rose markedly after five consecutive months of decline. Rising inflation expectations point to sharp cost increases amid fuel shortages. Experts warn this situation… The Economic Times · Jul 16
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Ukraine forces hit more than 100 Russian vessels in Sea of Azov in eight days Russia is looking for a way to redirect ships from the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian forces struck more than 100 Russian vessels — including oil tankers and cargo ships — in less than two weeks, isolating Moscow-occupied Crimea even more. Euronews · Jul 14
Kyiv claims drone attacks on 11 Russian tankers in Sea of Azov Ukrainian drones hit several Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on Tuesday, Kyiv's drone forces commander said, as the Kremlin denied that repeated Ukrainian attacks on the major export route would impact Russia's export capacity. France 24 · Jul 14
Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensions The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Ukraine's allies gather in Paris as Kremlin dismisses 'coalition of warmongers' Allies of Ukraine gathered in Paris on Monday alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia, at a summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" that the Kremlin promptly dismissed as a meeting of leaders who "do not want peace". Radio France Internationale · Jul 13
Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys The UK and European Union have imposed their first joint cyber sanctions package, targeting 24 individuals and entities behind what they described as Russia's "persistent and increasingly reckless attempts to sow chaos and division across Europe." The Times of India · Jul 13
Euronews · Jul 13 Shocking footage: Ex-deputy minister in Poland's former ruling party shown helping Russian soldiers Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former deputy treasury minister in a PiS government, released footage from Belarus saying he had given first-aid kits to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 NATO's Ankara Summit was more of a warning than an escape NATO's recent summit focused on maintaining American commitment to collective defense. Donald Trump's unpredictable stance created significant uncertainty for alliance leaders. European nations are increasing defense spending to build independent deterrence capabilities. Russia's military is expected to emerge stronger and more sophisticated after the Ukraine conflict. NATO planners must prepare…
International Business Times UK · Jul 12 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.
Fortune · Jul 12 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.
International Business Times UK · Jul 12 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 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 Independent UK · Jul 11 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
International Business Times · Jul 11 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 11 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
Euronews · Jul 10 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 · Jul 10 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.