Ukraine
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Shmyhal Resigns After 5 Years
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned after five years in office. He thanked the military, the president, and his team. Zelensky has offered him the post of defense minister.
July 15, 2025
Russia
Satellite Images Show Russia Expanding Nuclear Sites Across Europe and Arctic
Four out of five spotted locations are in or near Europe – including Belarus, Kaliningrad, and Russia’s Arctic coast – and one is near the Pacific Ocean, close to Alaska.
July 15, 2025
Zelensky
Moscow Mocks Trump’s 100% Sanctions Threat as ‘Theatrical Ultimatum’
The Kremlin’s attack dog, Dmitry Medvedev, responded to President Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs with derision and said that Moscow was still awaiting the next round of peace talks.
July 15, 2025
NATO
Trump’s Ultimatum to Putin: What Difference Will it Make?
Trump announced on Monday that if an agreement to end the war is not reached within 50 days, Washington will impose punitive tariffs of up to 100 percent on Russia and its trading partners.
July 15, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: The Ukrainian Psyche – Trained to Endure
Strength and resilience are not innate. In Ukrainians’ case, these qualities come from an array of historical and cultural conditions, allowing them not just to fight back, but to support one another.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
UN Demands Justice in Any Ukraine Peace Talks, Citing Heavy Civilian Toll
The call from UN rights chief Volker Turk came the day after US President Donald Trump told Moscow to end the war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions.
July 15, 2025
Europe
Trump Considers Giving Ukraine Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
The Washington Post reported that the possibility was discussed ahead of Monday’s $10 billion arms package announcement, and although they were excluded are still apparently on the table.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘I’m Not Done’ With Putin, Says Trump in BBC Interview
Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports, with a 50-day grace period, unless Russia agreed to a peace deal.
July 15, 2025
Russia
Drone Strike Hits Russian Missile Battery Factory in Lipetsk
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Lipetsk and Voronezh regions overnight, with one likely target being the Energia plant in Yelets, the source of batteries for Russian aerial weapons.
July 15, 2025
US
Senate Pauses Russia Sanctions Bill After Trump Promises to Act Alone
The stalled bill calls for 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas or uranium – including China, India and Brazil.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Sours on Putin, But Bromance May Not Be Over
With his announcement Monday of new arms for Ukraine via Europe and tariff threats on Russia, Trump’s bromance with Putin has hit a new low -- but it may not have run its course.
July 15, 2025
EU
‘They’re Killing Innocent Civilians’: EU Diplomat Says Trump’s 50-Day Putin Deadline Is Too Long
Trump said this week he would impose 100% tariffs on Russia’s main trading partners if Putin does not agree to negotiations within 50 days.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine: Charges Against Anti-Corruption Activist
The Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation has launched proceedings against Vitaliy Shabunin, the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre and one of the country’s civil society activists.
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
China’s Xi Vows Greater Support for Russia as Meets Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister arrived in China following a visit to North Korea, where he received assurances of support in its conflict with Ukraine.
Updated: July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 14, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on July 14, 2025
July 15, 2025
Germany
Merz Says Germany to Play ‘Decisive Role’ in US-NATO Weapons Deal for Ukraine
“Only in this way will pressure on Moscow grow to finally negotiate peace. Ultimately, we are showing that we are acting in unison as security partners,” he said.
July 15, 2025
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