Kremlin claims war ends only “when Russia achieves its goals” — and they mean Ukraine’s erasure
Moscow blames the West for stalled talks.
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Russia tests 100-megaton Poseidon torpedo capable of radioactive tsunami as pressure on Trump over Ukraine escalates
The announcement marks a chilling escalation in the global arms race, as the Kremlin seeks to intimidate both the US and Europe amid stalled peace efforts.
Moscow blinds “eyes” of Ukraine’s partners with phantom advances through AI battlefield system
While Ukrainian troops hold positions, manipulated intelligence makes partners believe Kyiv is losing ground.
FT: West plans 3-layer defense system for post-war Ukraine with NATO forces
Approximately 10 countries are prepared to send troops to Ukrainian territory after the war ends with Britain has proposed deploying Typhoon fighter jets in western Ukraine
Western trust under threat as Zelenskyy nears signing controversial law that crashes Ukraine’s anti-corruption system
Born from Western pressure in 2015, NABU's future now hangs in the balance.
“West keeps trying to bury Russia, but they will die themselves soon,” says Putin in new speech
While offering peace talks, the Kremlin leader lashes out at the West.
West doesn’t get Russia’s goals, can hand Moscow victory in Ukraine, warns analyst
Western leaders pushing for peace in Ukraine miss Russia's true objective: political control rather than territorial gains, warns Anders Puck Nielsen, analyst at the Royal Danish Defense College.
10 honest facts about the Russo-Ukrainian war from top general Zaluzhnyi
Former Ukrainian military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi warns of a growing authoritarian alliance threatening global democracy, urging NATO to adapt to new warfare realities.
Presidential Office: Ukraine continues to work on approval for strikes inside Russian territory
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, confirmed ongoing efforts to secure a Western approval to target Russian military infrastructure.
Sanctions loophole allows continued Russian oil profits, study finds
Western countries have purchased $2 billion worth of fuel refined from Russian oil in early 2024, potentially funding Moscow's war efforts, a new report claims.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 931: Former US, UK officials urge removal of restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian and energy aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
West can “easily” afford Ukraine aid to avoid much greater future costs, economist says
Western nations have the economic strength to support Ukraine against Russia's aggression, while inadequate aid risks higher future costs and global instability, argues Swedish economist Lars Calmfors.
Western aid to Ukraine is not charity, it’s self-preservation
Aid to Ukraine is paramount in all "manageable balance" scenarios of the Russian invasion, whether exhaustion of Russian troops or talks
ISW: Orbán seeks to shift West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to peace talks
The Institute for the Study of War suggests Orbán's recent diplomatic efforts are part of a strategy to shift focus away from military aid to Ukraine.
Media: Rasmussen says Russia’s war in Ukraine to last at least until end of 2024
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen asserts that even the full occupation of Ukraine will not fulfill Vladimir Putin’s broader territorial ambitions.
AP: G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions in Russia’s frozen assets
The agreement was reached in Italy on 13 June.
The West’s fear of escalation is Russia’s greatest weapon
Nothing has contributed to the escalation of Russia's wars more than the Western fear of angering Russia
ISW: Russia rattles nuclear weapons to sway Western policy
The Kremlin is timing its nuclear saber-rattling to coincide with major policy discussions in the West, in a bid to influence Western decision-makers, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
ABC News: US top diplomat Nuland says aid crucial for Ukraine to hit bases inside Russia
Nuland advocates for a shift in the US assistance strategy, suggesting that bases within Russia should be considered fair targets if used for launching attacks or supplying troops into Ukraine.
Russian aggressive rhetoric intensifies as Ukraine nears F-16 delivery
Russia warns Ukraine and the West that F-16 fighter jets will be regarded as nuclear-capable aircraft while the US sees no signs of Russia preparing to use nuclear weapons, despite the country's aggressive rhetoric.