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Russia
Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Taliban Regime
Moscow had removed Taliban from a list of “terrorist organizations” in April. In July 2024, Putin called the Taliban “allies in the fight against terrorism”.
July 4, 2025
Kyiv
Ukraine Under Renewed Attack From Drones, Artillery as US Cuts off Air Defenses
Five civilians are dead and dozens wounded in the Donetsk region, while Kyiv Post correspondents in the capital reported intermittent explosions, with bursts resembling machine-gun fire.
Updated: July 4, 2025
Putin
Putin Stands Firm on War Goals in Thursday Call with Trump, Kremlin Says
Putin reportedly told Trump that Moscow was prepared to continue the negotiation process with Ukraine, but said that Moscow “will not back down from its goals to eliminate the causes of the conflict.”
July 3, 2025
Ukraine
Unemployment Falls to Record Low in Ukraine – But Not Poverty
Ukraine’s unemployment rate has dropped to 12% from 20% in 2022 – the lowest since Russia’s full-scale invasion – yet the number of people struggling to afford food remains largely unchanged.
July 3, 2025
Kyiv
Displaced Children Explore Careers, Gain Skills in Kyiv
Ukrainian foundations, in collaboration with the state, are introducing master classes for children to help them learn more about the labor market and choose a suitable profession.
July 3, 2025
Ukraine
Did Trump Lift Sanctions on Russian Arms Exporter Rosoboronexport?
No, but the latest updates to the Syria sanction lists did remove a Russian oligarch and affiliated businesses for presumably their previous connections to the ousted Assad regime.
July 3, 2025
Russia
Russia Strikes Odesa Port with Iskander Missile, Killing Two, Foreign Crew Injured
Russia hit the port of Odesa with the ballistic missile on July 3, killing two and injuring six – including two Syrian crew. The strike followed the overnight drone attack on a residential building.
July 3, 2025
Russia
Energia Hit Again: Drone Strike Halts Key Russian Weapons Plant’s Production, Flights Grounded
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly hit Russia’s Energia plant, whose batteries power Kinzhal and Iskander missiles, as explosions rocked the Lipetsk region.
Updated: July 3, 2025
