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Israel-Iran conflict is bad news for Russia's Shahed drones: UK intel: The Israel-Iran conflict could have a spillover effect on the war in Ukraine ...
businessinsider.com/israel-iran-conflict-bad-news-russia-shahed-drones-uk-intel-2025-6
China Is Hacking Russia to Steal War Secrets: Since the war in Ukraine began, analysts have monitored a series of intrusions aimed at stealing information about ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/19/world/europe/china-hackers-russia-war-ukraine.html
Russia’s ties with Israel and Iran could help it emerge as power broker: Israel's military strikes and ensuing response by Iran could open opportunities for ...
nydailynews.com/2025/06/15/russia-israel-iran-balancing-act/
Ukraine Drone Strike Targets Russian Air Bases in Large-Scale Attack: Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian drones attacked airfields in five ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/01/world/europe/russia-ukraine-strikes.html
High stakes, low resolve: What Ukraine can expect from the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit
kyivindependent.com/g7-summit-what-ukraine-can-expect/
Russian intelligence document calls China ‘the enemy’, leak exposes Moscow’s deep fear
livemint.com/news/world/russian-intelligence-document-calls-china-the-enemy-leak-exposes-moscow-s-deep-fear-11749408144712.html
Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
bostonherald.com/2025/06/05/russia-ukraine-war-drone-attacks/
The Russia affair in the Swiss secret service: ‘This is espionage’ : Employees of the Swiss intelligence service have been cooperating with Russian contacts for ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/the-russia-affair-in-the-swiss-secret-service/89461415
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,196: These are the key events on day 1,196 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/4/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1196
US House Speaker Johnson backs Senate bill to toughen sanctions on Russia: "There's many members of Congress that want us to sanction Russia as ...
kyivindependent.com/speaker-johnson-backs-senate-bill-to-toughen-sanctions-on-russia/
Ukraine stages audacious attack on airfields deep in Russian territory: NEW YORK/KYIV/BERLIN (Financial Times) -- Ukraine's forces launched a massive drone ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Ukraine-war/Ukraine-stages-audacious-attack-on-airfields-deep-in-Russian-territory
Putin Ally Warns Donald Trump of World War III: "I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!" Dmitry Medvedev wrote on X.
newsweek.com/putin-ally-warns-donald-trump-world-war-iii-2077695
Brooks and Capehart on Elon Musk’s impact on the U.S. government and agencies: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/brooks-and-capehart-on-elon-musks-impact-on-the-u-s-government-and-agencies
Trump admits protecting Putin over Ukraine: ‘He’s playing with fire!’: President Trump Tuesday admits he's been protecting Vladimir Putin amid the Russian ...
nydailynews.com/2025/05/27/trump-admits-protecting-putin-over-ukraine-hes-playing-with-fire/
Key FactsTrump's Putin Warning Draws Mockery from Russia
May 28 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- Trump publicly condemned Putin, accusing him of ‘playing with fire’ amid the Ukraine conflict.
- The Russian state outlet RT mocked Trump’s warnings and questioned his stance toward Putin.
- Russia continued military strikes despite a recent prisoner exchange, resulting in at least 12 deaths.
- Trump is considering new sanctions on Russia, supported by some Republicans in Congress.
What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire!— Donald Trump in a Truth Social post warning Putin.
Ukraine ready to resume talks with Russia but needs clarity on terms: A Ukraine presidential adviser says Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with ...
nydailynews.com/2025/05/30/ukraine-talks-russia-kremlin-clarity/
Trump considers imposing sanctions on Russia in coming days, WSJ reports: U.S. President Trump is considering imposing sanctions on Russia as it continues to ...
kyivindependent.com/trump-considers-imposing-sanctions-on-russia-in-coming-days-wsj-reports/
As Trump fails to sanction Moscow, few expect breakthrough during upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks
kyivindependent.com/as-trump-fails-to-sanction-moscow-few-expect-breakthrough-during-upcoming-russia-ukraine-talks/
Ukrainian official says a major prisoner swap with Russia has begun: Ukraine and Russia agreed to the exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side a week ago.
trib.al/pt9ljMx
Key FactsLargest Russia-Ukraine POW Exchange Underway Amid Conflict
May 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: politico.eu
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: politico.eu
- Russia and Ukraine initiated the largest prisoner-of-war exchange of the conflict, trading 390 individuals starting Friday.
- The operation was kept highly confidential for security until President Trump prematurely announced it on social media.
- The first phase proceeded even as Russia launched extensive drone and missile attacks that same evening.
- More than 8,000 Ukrainians remain detained in Russia, awaiting future release opportunities.
I haven’t seen him since 2022, since Mariupol. I did not know, my friends told me. I can’t tackle my emotions. My heart is in my toes.— Tetiana, a young woman waving the Ukrainian marines’ flag as she sees the face of her husband.
Republican congressman says Ukraine must be armed to the teeth and Russian assets confiscated
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/25/7514001/
Russia tries to break through to northern Ukraine’s Sumy city amid ceasefire talks - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/01/russia-tries-to-break-through-to-northern-ukraines-sumy-city-amid-ceasefire-talks/
As Putin’s Russia brutally hammers Ukraine, Trump confronts put-up-or-shut-up test
msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/putins-russia-brutally-hammers-ukraine-trump-confronts-put-shut-test-rcna209162
Ukraine's memorandum proposes ceasefire across land, air, and sea, NYT reports
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-memorandum-proposes-ceasefire-across-land-air-and-sea-nyt-reports/
Exclusive: NATO to ask Berlin for seven more brigades under new targets, sources say
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/nato-ask-berlin-seven-more-brigades-under-new-targets-sources-say-2025-05-28/
Russia Appears to Launch New Offensive in Ukraine Amid Peace Talks: Moscow’s dual campaign of intensified frontline attacks and bombardment of Ukrainian cities ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/29/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-offensive.html
No sign Russia is preparing to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Reuters reports
kyivindependent.com/no-sign-russia-is-preparing-to-restart-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-reuters-reports/
EU mulls cutting over 20 Russian banks from SWIFT, banning Nord Stream in new sanctions, Bloomberg reports
kyivindependent.com/eu-reportedly-considers-cutting-over-20-russian-banks-from-swift-banning-nord-stream-in-fresh-sanctions-package/
Trump And Putin's 'Egos' Could Be 'End of Civilization': Charlamagne Tha God: "That could get stupid real fast," Charlamagne said on Tuesday's episode of "The ...
newsweek.com/charlamagne-tha-god-trump-putin-egos-end-civilization-2077725
Ukraine to pitch harsher Russian sanctions to EU next week as US sanctions fall through, Reuters reports
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-pitch-harsher-sanctions-on-russia-to-eu-next-week-as-us-sanctions-fall-through-reuters-reports/
Trump slams Putin after Russia's deadly overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine: 'He has gone absolutely CRAZY!'
nypost.com/2025/05/25/us-news/trump-slams-putin-after-russias-deadly-overnight-drone-and-missile-attack-on-ukraine-he-has-gone-absolutely-crazy/
Russia expands military presence near Finnish border, NYT reports: Satellite images show Russia expanding military infrastructure near Finland's border ...
helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/26913-russia-expands-military-presence-near-finnish-border-nyt-reports.html
Researcher Faces Deportation to Russia Despite Fears Putin May Jail Her: Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova, who was detained due to undeclared frog embryos in ...
newsweek.com/harvard-scientist-deportation-russia-ice-2072794
Donald Trump Gives Up on One of His Major Promises: The U.S. president says the onus is on Russia and Ukraine, not Washington, to end the war ...
newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-trump-putin-zelensky-promises-2075085
US Senate to vote on new Russia sanctions unless peace efforts progress soon, Senator Graham says
kyivindependent.com/senate-to-vote-on-new-sanctions-against-russia-if-there-is-no-progress-in-peace-talks-soon-senator-graham-says/
Russia Used Brazil to Create Deep-Cover Spies: Russia’s intelligence services turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/21/world/americas/russia-brazil-spies-deep-cover.html
Russia building major new explosives facility as Ukraine war drags on: Increasing the supply of explosives available to fill munitions is critical to Russia’s ...
reuters.com/investigations/russia-building-major-new-explosives-facility-ukraine-war-drags-2025-05-08/
US, Ukraine sign deal giving America ‘preferential access’ to minerals wealth: The agreement is expected to give the US access to Ukraine’s valuable rare earth ...
smh.com.au/world/europe/us-ukraine-sign-deal-giving-america-preferential-access-to-minerals-wealth-20250501-p5lvkt.html
Key FactsUS-Ukraine Deal Secures Access to Critical Minerals
May 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- The US-Ukraine agreement establishes an equal partnership for developing minerals, oil, and gas projects.
- This deal follows China's April 2024 restrictions on seven rare earth exports impacting US supply chains.
- Ukraine holds about 5% of global mineral reserves, including titanium, lithium, cobalt, and nickel vital for tech industries.
- Approximately 40% of Ukraine's metallic minerals remain inaccessible due to Russian occupation, limiting resource extraction.
Beijing has a history of responding to measures such as tariffs and tech controls from Washington by imposing curbs on exports of raw materials to the U.S.— Capital Economics analysts wrote in a May 1 report.
Brittney Griner’s Plight Says More About America Than Russia: If the U.S. gave women’s basketball the respect it deserves, the WNBA star might not be in legal ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/03/brittney-griner-russia-wnba-inequality/627048/
Zelensky posts 2018 US Crimea Declaration amid Trump's policy shifts: The post seems to refer to the U.S. reportedly proposing de jure recognition of ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-posts-us-2018-crimea-declaration-amid-trumps-policy-shifts/
US anger should be directed at Putin, not Ukraine, Macron says after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/american-anger-should-be-directed-at-putin-macron-says-after-deadly-russian-strike-on-kyiv/
Eighty years ago, May 8, 1945, the surrender of Nazi Germany’s forces was announced to the world, with Pres. Harry S. Truman stating that “the flags of freedom ... Show more
Iran Says ‘Ridiculous’ It Would Send Missile Launchers to Russia: Iran dismissed claims that it plans to deliver missile launchers to Russia to support its war ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-11/iran-says-ridiculous-it-would-send-missile-launchers-to-russia
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Pete Hegseth Seems to Be Losing His Mind as Leaks Keep Coming: The defense secretary is threatening everyone around him at the Pentagon as the Signalgate leaks ...
newrepublic.com/post/194408/pete-hegseth-nervous-leaks-signal
Key FactsKey Revelations on Hegseth and Legal Challenges Ahead
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection in his office to use the Signal app, potentially compromising sensitive information.
- The Trump administration faced a wave of court losses regarding immigration, election, and diversity policies.
- A lawsuit is seeking to restore jobs in civil rights oversight offices within the Department of Homeland Security.
- U.S. officials raised concerns about the impacts of Trump's election reforms on voters and election authorities.
These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history.— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.
Trump hints economic sanctions against Russia after deadly air strikes: Trump condemned Russian air strikes on Ukraine and proposes sanctions hours after meeting ...
businessinsider.com/trump-putin-sanctions-russia-ukraine-war-2025-4
Washington could be laying the groundwork for a pivot to Ukraine: After the signing of a minerals deal ‘heavy on symbolism,’ Washington appears set to expand its ...
semafor.com/article/05/05/2025/washington-appears-to-be-laying-the-groundwork-for-a-pivot-to-ukraine
Ukrainian journalist was tortured in Russia, body returned with organs missing: Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was tortured during the time she spent ...
trib.al/pLvGTyi
Has he finally realised Putin is playing him, or is Trump just blowing in the wind?
theage.com.au/world/north-america/has-trump-finally-realised-putin-has-been-playing-him-or-is-he-just-blowing-in-the-wind-20250428-p5lum2.html
Trump doubts Putin’s willingness to end Ukraine war after Vatican meeting with Zelensky — and threatens further sanctions
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-putin-ukraine-russia-war-sanctions-b2740060.html
Has he finally realised Putin is playing him, or is Trump just blowing in the wind?
smh.com.au/world/north-america/has-trump-finally-realised-putin-has-been-playing-him-or-is-he-just-blowing-in-the-wind-20250428-p5lum2.html
'Nothing to do with stupid war': Trump rages at media, Obama; says no Russia-Ukraine deal will silence critics in long rant
wionews.com/world/nothing-to-do-with-stupid-war-trump-rages-at-media-obama-says-no-russia-ukraine-deal-will-silence-critics-in-long-rant-9005436
Witkoff's negotiation approach with Putin sparks concern in White House, NYP reports
kyivindependent.com/trumps-envoy-witkoff-reportedly-raises-alarm-inside-us-administration/
Russia, North Korea building bridge to create ‘road of friendship': The 4.7-kilometer (3 miles) road bridge will span the Tumen River and cross the border ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-north-korea-building-bridge-to-create-road-of-friendship/
A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow: Russia’s top criminal investigation agency says that a senior Russian military officer has been ...
bostonherald.com/2025/04/25/russia-general-car-bomb/
Key FactsSenior Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Attack
Apr 25 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- A senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, has been confirmed killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow.
- The explosion occurred as Moskalik walked past his parked car, which contained an improvised explosive device.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov blamed Ukraine for the attack, while Ukraine has not issued an official response.
- The incident coincided with talks involving the US special envoy and President Putin, amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Kyiv "continues its involvement in terrorist activities inside our country".— Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, blaming Ukraine for the attack.
Enlistment Bonuses for New Volunteers Cost Russia $21 Million a Day: The bill to the Kremlin reaches as much as 2 billion rubles a day in incentives to recruit ...
kyivpost.com/post/51817
Ukraine fails to reach deal on restructuring $2.6 billion debt, faces default: This poses a risk that Kyiv might have to default on the payment of some $600 ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-fails-to-reach-deal-on-restructuring-2-6-billion-in-debt-faces-default/
‘Just tapping me along’: Trump turns on Putin: US President Donald Trump has conceded that he’s not entirely sure Russian leader Vladimir Putin actually wants to ...
news.com.au/world/europe/trump-wonders-if-putin-just-tapping-me-along-says-he-must-be-dealt-with-differently-now/news-story/88a781c0d778c16518e8a9325b2503e9
JD Vance lays down pro-Russia stance for Ukraine peace talks: Vance piled pressure on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling on both sides to accept ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/23/jd-vance-lays-down-pro-russia-stance-for-ukraine-peace-talks/
Ukraine’s final holdout in Kursk falls as Russia captures monastery: Russian forces retake Ukrainian foothold ahead of US ceasefire deal talks in London
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/22/ukraine-final-holdout-kursk-falls-russia-captures-monastery/
US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine's full withdrawal from partially occupied oblasts, NYT reports
kyivindependent.com/us-rejects-russian-demand-for-full-ukrainian-withdrawal-from-4-occupied-oblasts-nyt-reports/
NYT: European allies criticize Trump's Ukraine peace proposal as favoring Putin - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/04/26/nyt-european-allies-criticize-trumps-ukraine-peace-proposal-as-favoring-putin/
Ukraine “willing to give up 20% of its land,” senior US official claimed talking to NYP - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/04/22/ukraine-willing-to-give-up-20-of-its-land-senior-us-official-claimed-talking-to-nyp/
European Troops Could be Deployed to Ukraine Under Trump Proposal: Report: Russia has issued stern warnings to NATO allies who are considering sending troops to ...
newsweek.com/european-troops-ukraine-war-trump-2062441
‘Let Putin Off the Hook’ – Trump Dismantles Russian War Crimes Tracker: Team Trump has quietly rolled back efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in ...
kyivpost.com/post/51304
Moscow Rejects Syria’s Plea to Extradite Former Ruler in Exchange for Military Presence
kyivpost.com/post/51342
Kyiv Faces Deadline to Respond to Trump-Backed Peace Plan: Kyiv’s response is expected at a meeting in London this week, where US, Ukrainian and European ...
kyivpost.com/post/51146
Nobody Quite Knows What’s Going On With U.S. Foreign Policy Right Now: We’re all not quite sure how Trump (or any two or three of his top aides) would answer the ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/04/donald-trump-news-foreign-policy-putin-russia-ukraine-iran-china.html
Trump goes easy on Putin even after bloody new Ukraine attack: President Trump took a soft line Monday on Russia's Vladimir Putin and blamed Volodymyr ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/14/trump-goes-easy-on-putin-even-after-bloody-new-ukraine-attack/
Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ as Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners: Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/19/putin-announces-easter-truce-ceasefire-russia-ukraine-prisoner-swap/
Russian Economy Braces for Blow From Collapsing Oil Price: "There are risks here," Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of Russia's central bank, said last week.
newsweek.com/russia-oil-exports-economy-donald-trump-tariffs-2058084
Key FactsOil Price Decline Strains Emerging Market Exporters
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The drop in oil prices disproportionately affects emerging market exporters.
- Angola faced a margin call of $200 million due to falling oil prices.
- Nigeria's oil revenue, which funds 56% of its budget, is threatened by the price decline.
- Gulf states are better positioned to cope due to higher reserves and lower debt.
We are going back to the drawing board to look at our budget all over again.— Finance Minister Wale Edun told reporters last week that the government is forced to change its budget plans due to the drop in oil prices.
Trump admin closes State Department office battling foreign disinformation
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/state-department-foreign-disinformation-trump-b2734677.html
Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap: Karelina, a Russian native who has been a U.S. citizen since 2021, was accused of treason ...
nydailynews.com/2025/04/10/ksenia-karelina-ballerina-prisoner-swap-russia/
Key FactsKsenia Karelina: U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange Highlights
Apr 10 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- The U.S. and Russia executed a prisoner swap, releasing Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen, who had been sentenced to 12 years.
- Karelina was convicted of treason for donating $50 to a Ukrainian charity and was exchanged for Arthur Petrov at an airport in Abu Dhabi.
- The exchange was less tense than previous ones, with officials appearing to engage amicably during the process.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe was present to bring Karelina back to the U.S., while the Trump administration hailed the exchange as a diplomatic success.
Why Russia Escaped Trump's Tariffs: The United States already imposed tough sanctions on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
newsweek.com/why-russia-escaped-trump-tariffs-sanctions-2054607
Ukraine ‘coalition of the willing’ presses ahead with force planning amid doubts about US support
bostonherald.com/2025/04/10/russia-ukraine-coalition-meeting/
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record: Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the ...
apnews.com/article/ovechkin-gretzky-nhl-scoring-record-6f42df7b99d4693cc3f5bd6aff009af4
Trump’s tariffs: Why are Russia and Belarus spared?: US President Donald Trump has slapped comprehensive tariffs on 185 countries worldwide ...
dw.com/en/trumps-tariffs-why-are-russia-and-belarus-spared/a-72150328
US proposals to end war do not address problems behind conflict, can’t accept them: Russia
wionews.com/world/us-proposals-to-end-war-do-not-address-problems-behind-conflict-cant-accept-them-russia-8915219
'Unacceptable threat': Russia formally declared national security threat to Britain for first time. Here's why
wionews.com/world/unacceptable-threat-russia-formally-declared-national-security-threat-to-britain-for-first-time-heres-why-8915070
Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China: During a visit to the US military base at Pituffik in the north of the Arctic island ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-03-29-vance-accuses-denmark-of-not-keeping-greenland-safe-from-russia-china/
Key FactsGreenland's Prime Minister Asserts Independence from US
Mar 31 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, stated that Greenland will not become part of the United States.
- This was in response to Donald Trump's efforts to acquire the territory for military strategic reasons.
- The majority of Greenlanders oppose annexation, leading to significant protests against American ambitions.
- Nielsen emphasized the importance of political unity and close cooperation with Denmark.
President Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: The United States won't get that.— Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, in response to Donald Trump's efforts to take over the country.
Influencer Paid by Russia Added to White House Press Pool: Tim Pool was one of several conservative social media stars who says he was duped into taking Russian ...
thedailybeast.com/tim-pool-was-paid-by-russia-but-will-joins-white-house-press-pool/
