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Ukraine
Russia’s Increased Bombardment of Civilian Targets: Intentions and Effects
In an interview for German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel, political scientist Andreas Umland reflects on the current air war escalation between Russia and Ukraine.
Sept. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
US Ready to Increase Pressure on Russia With EU: Bessent
The remarks came after Russia attacked Ukraine with its largest wave of drone and missiles since beginning its full-scale invasion, despite efforts by Donald Trump to halt the fighting.
Sept. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Drone Strike Inflicts ‘Comprehensive Damage’ on Russia’s Druzhba Oil Pipeline
AFU General Staff reported on Sunday that Ukrainian forces carried out a coordinated series of overnight strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline.
Sept. 8, 2025
Russia
‘Softer Prices’ for Russia – Key OPEC+ Members Boost Oil Production
“The move raises questions about unity: countries like Russia depend on high prices to fund their war machine, while others are willing to test lower prices for market share,” an analyst says.
Sept. 8, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Hits Russian Fuel and Military Infrastructure in Coordinated Overnight Assault
Ukraine carried out a major overnight assault on Russian fuel and military infrastructure, targeting the Ilsky oil refinery, the Druzhba pipeline, and Russian military depots in the Kursk Oblast.
Sept. 7, 2025
NATO
Russia to Fortify 1,300 km Border With Finland Amid Fears of ‘Unfriendly Acts’
The move comes days after NATO opened a new regional land forces command center in Mikkeli, Finland, just 140 kilometers from the Russian border.
Sept. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
How Many Ukrainian POWs is Russia Holding?
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques have confirmed that 2,577 Ukrainian military personnel are being held captive.
Sept. 7, 2025
Energy
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries Causing Crisis for Putin
Fuel shortages and rising gas prices in Russia are most welcome news in Ukraine while Putin’s war economy takes a big hit, impacting his ability to continue his invasion.
Sept. 6, 2025

