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Africa
Kremlin Tries to Involve Laos in War Against Ukraine - HUR
The Kremlin is organizing the deployment of a group of military engineers from the Lao People’s Army to carry out demining work in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine.
July 5, 2025
Top News
On the 75th Anniversary of Radio Free Europe’s First Broadcast
Some reflections on the role of RFE/RL in bringing the voice and hope of freedom to the peoples subjugated by Moscow’s communist rule.
July 5, 2025
Drones
Presumed Ukrainian Air Hub Targeted as Russia Fires 322 Drones in Overnight Assault
A large number of the drones seemed to bypass Kyiv, heading toward Ukraine’s western regions, with Khmelnytskyi region – home to the Starokostiantyniv air base – as a primary target.
July 5, 2025
Russia
Bomb Stockpile Destroyed, Warplanes Damaged as Ukraine Strikes Russian Airfield
The Borisoglebsk airfield is a key base for Russian fighter jets and bombers, including Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM warplanes, according to a statement from Ukraine’s General Staff.
July 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Poland Submits Official Protest to Russian Embassy Over Airstrikes on Ukrainian Population
Poland’s foreign ministry has sent the Russian embassy an official note of protest against Moscow’s air attacks on Ukraine’s population following a strike which damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv.
July 5, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says Putin ‘Just Wants to Keep Killing People,’ Hints at Possible New Sanctions
Trump, who has faced criticism for easing pressure on Moscow since returning to office in January, suggested his patience may be running out.
July 5, 2025
Energy
ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s Shadow War: Surgical Strikes Decimate Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Ukrainian covert activities are being taken to the next level. Now all of Russia’s sanctions-evading oil tankers are in the sights of Kyiv’s special services.
July 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands, Germany Collect ‘Concrete’ Evidence of Russian Chemical Attacks
The two countries’ intelligence services report that Russia is deploying banned chemical weapon drones to flush Ukrainian troops into the open, where they become vulnerable to attack.
July 5, 2025
