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‘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
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Drone Output Soars 900%, Producing 200K UAVs a Month
Ukraine’s monthly drone production has surged nearly tenfold in a year, but experts say long-term contracts, quality standards, and investments in new tech are vital to sustain growth.
July 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
One Year Later: Russian Officer Named in Okhmatdyt Hospital Missile Attack
Intel says this Russian officer carried out “special missions” in Syria in 2018 and received multiple medals, including for valor, service, and participation in Russia’s military operation in Syria
July 8, 2025
Russia
Ex-Deputy Chief of Russian Army’s General Staff Jailed for 17 years Over Graft
A Russian military court found Col. Gen. Khalil Arslanov guilty of stealing ₽1.6 billion (€17M) from state contracts with Voentelecom, which supplies telecom gear to the military.
July 8, 2025
Nobel
Netanyahu Says Has Nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump has received multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations from supporters and loyal lawmakers over the years, and has made no secret of his irritation at missing out on the prestigious award.
July 8, 2025
Drones
Missiles and 54 Drones Rain on Ukraine Overnight - Fire, Injuries in Mykolaiv
A Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv caused a fire in a suburban area and left one person injured, local officials reported.
July 8, 2025
Kyiv
Russia Launches Mass Drone Strikes on Monday: Fatalities in Odesa, Kharkiv; 80+ Injured
Russia launched a massive overnight drone assault on Ukraine, striking Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Presidential Office head warned that Russia’s expanding weapons production is a threat beyond Ukraine.
Updated: 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
