Outnumbered eight to one, but Ukrainians still hold Pokrovsk
Urban fighting is ongoing in the Donetsk Oblast city where 1,200 civilians remain trapped with evacuation routes blocked under Russian control.
Baltic network fuels Russia’s Shadow Fleet, helping Moscow evade sanctions
Two Baltic-linked bunker tankers refueled Russian oil ships hundreds of times between June 2024 and March 2025, a joint investigation shows, revealing how private firms exploit sanctions loopholes to keep Moscow’s energy exports flowing.
Lukoil to sell international assets days after US sanctions hit Russia’s oil giants
Lukoil's fire sale marks the first major Russian retreat from international energy markets since Trump sanctioned Moscow's oil giants last week.
Russia’s “unique” Burevestnik missile “doesn’t really have any use”
Russia “successfully” tested a new missile that analysts say serves more as a political showpiece than a strategic addition to Russia's arsenal.
Putin claims Russia prioritizes civilian safety as advances stall, despite years of atrocities – ISW
Putin sought to justify Russia’s slow battlefield advances by citing concern for civilian safety, even as Russian forces continue daily attacks on Ukrainian civilians across the country.
Smoke rising over Moscow skyline after reports of drone attacks (photos, videos)
Russia reported intercepting drones across six regions overnight, with 34 allegedly heading toward the capital.
Over 20 countries pledge to remove Russian oil and gas from global markets
The pledge builds on new US and UK sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, while the EU imposed restrictions on Moscow's liquefied natural gas exports.
Russian envoy returns to Washington for more talks after Trump sanctions Moscow – CNN
Dmitriev's second Washington visit since the 2022 invasion comes as Chinese and Indian refineries slash Russian oil purchases under the new US restrictions.
China’s state oil firms halt Russian oil purchases following US sanctions – Reuters
Move follows India's plans to slash imports as sanctions threaten Russia's energy revenues from largest buyers.
Trump sanctioned Russia over “frustration with Vladimir Putin” – White House
Press secretary says Trump frustrated with Putin's lack of action "moving the ball forward towards peace."
Ukraine will use frozen Russian assets fund to build 3,000km long‑range weapons – Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president says Ukraine already has capabilities ranging from 150 to 3,000 kilometers, needs only funding for mass production.
Russian military aircraft violate NATO member Lithuania’s airspace – President vows reaction
The incident fuels rising tensions in the Baltics, where repeated Russian airspace violations and drone activity are heightening fears of provocations near NATO borders.
Ukrainian paratroopers liberate Donetsk village in daring raid, capturing 50 Russian troops and rescuing trapped civilians
Intercepted Russian orders instructed troops "not to take civilians alive" before retreating.
Russia politely asks US to continue Ukraine negotiations after Trump sanctions oil giants
After new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s Foreign Ministry avoided harsh criticism and instead urged Washington to continue talks on a “political settlement” for Ukraine.