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War in Ukraine
EU Cracks Down on Russia With 18th Sanctions Package, Oil Cap Cut to $45
The latest measures were delayed for weeks due to objections from Slovakia and Hungary, both of which are heavily reliant on Russian energy.
July 18, 2025
Europe
Slovakia Continues to Block Fresh EU Sanctions on Moscow
Slovakia has voted for a second day to block the 18th round of economic sanctions against Russia over concerns about gas prices on their domestic economy.
July 16, 2025
US
US Tech Stocks Gain While Dow, S&P 500 Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom
Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be feeding into his country’s economy.
July 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Tariffs on Russia, Aid to Ukraine — Can Trump (Finally) End the War?
In this video, Kyiv Post breaks down Trump’s “major announcement,” which gives Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire – or face 100% secondary tariffs.
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
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
Putin
Trump Issues Ultimatum to Russia: 100 Percent Secondary Tariffs Loom if Ukraine War Continues
The ultimatum follows closely on the heels of another significant move by the administration: an announcement yesterday that the US would sell Patriot missiles to European allies on behalf of Ukraine.
July 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Blasts Russia’s Latest Ukraine Attacks, Threatens New Sanctions
Russia has pummelled Ukraine this week with the largest drone and missile barrages since Moscow sent troops into its neighbour more than three years ago.
July 11, 2025
NATO
Trump Says ‘Major Statement on Russia’ Coming Monday – ‘Very Biting Sanctions Bill’ in the Works
He also revealed details of what he called a new arrangement between the United States, NATO, and Ukraine over arms deliveries – a deal he said was finalized at last month’s NATO summit.
July 11, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky: ‘We Must Respond Harshly’ After Russia Launches Nearly 400 Drones, 20 Missiles
Zelensky condemned Russia’s latest 10-hour strike involving nearly 400 drones and 20 missiles, calling for urgent Western support and harsh retaliation: “Russia must feel the consequences.”
July 10, 2025
Russia
ANALYSIS: How Western Components Keep Russian War Planes Flying
After analyzing the remains of downed Russian aircraft Ukrainian researchers identified the origin of 1,115 electronic components – more than 60% of which came from the US.
July 9, 2025
Putin
Trump: ‘Putin Is Throwing Bullsh*t at Us’
The latest comments from the US President come as Trump faces increased pressure to renew arms supply to Ukraine and to sanction Moscow.
July 8, 2025
China
Zelensky to Sanction Chinese Suppliers Behind Russian Drone Strikes
According to Ukrainian officials, components made by these companies were found in Shahed drones that Russia used during a major overnight attack on the capital on July 4.
July 8, 2025
Russia
‘This Must Stop’: EU Plans Harshest Sanctions on Russia Since 2022, Says French FM
France says new EU sanctions will hit oil revenues and foreign financial networks backing Russia’s war after Moscow rejected Trump’s ceasefire call and escalated strikes on Ukraine.
July 8, 2025
Russia
Russia Falls Short of OPEC Oil Output Quota for June
The heavily sanctioned and militarily targeted producer of crude has missed its targets throughout much of 2025, Bloomberg reported.
July 8, 2025
Russia
Sanctions? No Big Deal, Says Russian Middle-Class Couple
A Chinese car, vacations in Venezuela, and Russian substitutes for French cheeses and yogurt. As for the Russian replacement for McDonalds? “The kids love it,” one suburban Muscovite family says.
July 7, 2025