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UK
More Than 20.5K Cases of Russian Soldiers Going AWOL, Report Says
“There are a range of factors that can lead a soldier to desert,” British Intelligence said. “Brutal discipline in the Russian Armed Forces, poor medical treatment, and inadequate military training.”
July 1, 2025
Biden
Trump Quietly Extends Biden-Era Sanctions Targeting Russian Banks, Energy Sector
“No sanctions involving Russia have been lifted by the Trump administration, full stop,” says a senior US official in an interview with Kyiv Post.
July 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Yale Lab Tracking Stolen Ukrainian Children Will Survive Until October
Despite funding halt, Yale Lab will continue operations thanks to individual donors: “We are the primary source of information about how many kids have been taken, where they are,” its director says.
July 1, 2025
Trump
Kellogg: Russia Can’t Keep Stalling and Bombing
The US Special Representative for Ukraine’s remarks came in response to Kremlin’s comments blaming the US and Ukraine for the slow pace of peace talks.
July 1, 2025
Ukraine
EU, Ukraine Reach Trade Deal, But 3 Key Issues Remain
The EU and Ukraine struck a new trade deal after tariff-free access ended. But Kyiv says three key issues remain unresolved that could cost Ukraine millions in export revenue.
June 30, 2025
Ukraine
Farewell to ‘Budgie’: A British Volunteer Fighter Laid to Rest in Kyiv
Dozens gathered in Kyiv to honor Ben “Budgie” Burgess, a British volunteer fighter killed in combat. A skilled FPV drone pilot, Burgess served on Ukraine’s front lines since 2022.
June 30, 2025
OSCE
New OSCE Report Highlights Abduction, Deportation, Forced Russification of Ukrainian Children
The report from the regional security association describes how kidnapped Ukrainian children are forced to speak Russian, sing Russian patriotic songs, and participate in military training.
June 30, 2025
Russia
Facing Moscow, Poland to Produce 5X More Shells in Push for Defense Autonomy
Poland will invest $663 million to increase its artillery shell production fivefold, aiming for defense self-sufficiency and faster rearmament amid Russian aggression.
June 30, 2025
