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Russia
EXPLAINED: What the US Imports From Russia – And How Trump’s Tariffs Could Sting
While US imports from Russia totaled just $3 billion in 2024 – a drop in the bucket globally – the real impact of Trump’s tariff plan depends on how it’s enforced.
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
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
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
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
Russia
Russian Ruble, Stock Market Bump After Trump’s 50-day Tariff Announcement
Russia’s main stock market index, the MOEX, rose to 2714 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 2.72% from the previous session, after Trump announced a 50-day pause before potential tariffs.
July 14, 2025
Ex-Russian Spy Warns Moscow Will Be ‘At War For Decades’ And Predicts New Global Clashes
Andrei Bezrukov said Russians should accept that the country is entering an era of prolonged conflict.
June 4, 2026
