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Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions far from the front line.

The Cube

AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlet

AI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs).

Europe News

Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight over last 24 hours

Ukrainian authorities also reported an attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Sunday. A fire reportedly broke out at an Epitsentr DIY store following the strike.

World News

Russian central bank cuts GDP growth forecast to zero

Russia's central bank has cut its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.0-1.0% and expects faster inflation as the fuel crisis drives up prices for many goods and services, its head Elvira Nabiullina said.

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Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours

On Friday, Ukrainian authorities said Russian missile strikes on the Kyiv region killed at least 10 people and injured around 100 more.

Europe News

Latvia bans books, newspapers and video games from Russia and Belarus

Latvia has approved a national ban on imports of a wide range of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods such as books, video games, clothing, toys and sport equipment.

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Ukrainian drone strike ignites major blaze at Saint Petersburg warehouses

A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a major fire at a Wildberries warehouse near Saint Petersburg early on Thursday 24 July, sending thick smoke across the city and temporarily disrupting flights at Pulkovo Airport, according to Russian authorities.

Europe News

Lavrov tells Rubio 'unacceptable' for US to sell arms to Kyiv

Lavrov and Rubio are also said to have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf. Washington's focus has largely shifted to the region, where it remains locked in conflict with Iran.

Russia

Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new 'traitor' law

The Duma approved measures that freeze accounts, seize property and block consular services including passport renewal for Russians abroad who are evading charges at home. Lawyers said the law meant "de facto loss of citizenship," with political activists and journalists among those most at risk.

Europe Today

Latvian PM: Putin stepping up hybrid war due to Ukraine losses

In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the “top level of the Russian mob” is behind a recent uptick in attempted migrant crossings into his country from Belarus.

Russia

Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running

Fires broke out at Wildberries warehouse sites in Krasnodar and Stavropol after overnight drone attacks, injuring 15 people and forcing both facilities to suspend operations.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev says ex-Russian and German officials might have met in Baku

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

Europe News

Zelenskyy fires Syrskyi for Drapatyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief

Under pressure from civil society and widespread protests across Ukraine, President Zelenskyy on Tuesday replaced General Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief.

Europe News

Burnham promises to restore stability as UK enters 'new era'

Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK's new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.

Russia

Kyiv fires 400 drones at Moscow as Russia steps up ballistic missiles

Ukraine's latest attack follows a weekend of escalating exchanges between the two sides, with Russia targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Sunday and Ukraine hitting warehouses outside of Moscow on Saturday.

Europe News

Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia

"The aggressor used them to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment," Zelenskyy said of the targeted facilities.

Europe News

Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured across the country.

Europe News

A crisis of his own: Zelenskyy’s reshuffle backfires, sparks protests

Dismissal of the reformist defence minister ignites protests, pushing Zelenskyy to rethink his wartime strategy and even yield to pressure from civil society and the armed forces, while his office urges patience.

Europe News

Dismissed Ukraine defence minister denounces incompetence, divisions

Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of obstructing military reform and "splitting the country", telling reporters in a bombshell press conference that President Zelenskyy had chosen to keep Syrskyi in the post over him.

Europe News

Ukrainian parliament backs new wartime cabinet, amid scandal over defence minister dismissal

As thousands protested the dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, lawmakers approved almost the entire new cabinet, making Sergii Koretskyi prime minister — a far less contentious step than the shake‑up at the defence ministry.