Russia

US To 'Send Some More Weapons' To Ukraine, Trump Says In Apparent Reversal Of Pentagon Policy

US President Donald Trump on July 7 said the United States will send more weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn country defend itself against Russian attacks.

Deadly Russian Air Strikes Hit Kharkiv

Three people were killed and more than a dozen apartment blocks were hit in Kharkiv as another massive barrage of Russian air attacks struck Ukraine on July 7.

Former Russian Transport Minister Starovoit Found Dead Hours After Dismissal

Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound just hours after President Vladimir Putin abruptly replaced him amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that have disrupted air traffic and exposed vulnerabilities deep inside Russian territory.

No More Ukrainian Classes In The Parts Of Ukraine Under Russia’s Thumb

Rights groups say Moscow is seeking to erase the Ukrainian identity and Russify the parts of Ukraine it holds. The Kremlin is set to take a step in that direction come September: Under a draft directive, the study of Ukrainian is to be removed from the curriculum at schools under Russian control.

Zelenskyy Says New Deals Will Bring Influx Of Drone Supplies, Vows Fresh Attacks Inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed new agreements with allies he said would provide “hundreds of thousands” of new drones to the fight against Russia, while US President Donald Trump hinted at possible additional sanctions against Moscow as it continues to reject his cease-fire push.

Exiled Afghans Critical As Russia Recognizes Taliban Government

Russia announced on July 3 that it officially recognizes the Taliban government of Afghanistan, making it the first country in the world to grant recognition since the group seized power in 2021.

Trump Hints At New Sanctions On Russia Amid Ongoing Fighting With Ukraine

Analysis: Amid Stalled Talks, Russia Has Massively Increased Air Attacks On Ukraine

As several months of US-led diplomacy have failed to broker a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, the Kremlin has used the time to massively ramp up aerial attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.

'Horrible Conditions' For Ukrainians Stuck At The Georgian-Russian Border

A spartan, windowless space at Georgia’s border with Russia is the temporary home, for weeks or months, of Ukrainians who were seized by Russia and are now being deported. “The toilet is awful…. There are only 19 beds for 50 people, and they keep bringing people in without stopping,” one man said.

'We Are Shocked': Ukrainian Soldiers Return Home After Prisoner Exchange

Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war as part of an ongoing agreement that has seen busloads of prisoners-of-war cross the border both ways. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service filmed returning soldiers reuniting with their loved ones.

Latvian Foreign Minister Says Russian Economy 'Suffering' But Can Continue War

In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze has warned that Russia's war effort in Ukraine shows no signs of ceasing, as Moscow continues to prioritize military operations over its civilian economy.

Zelenskyy Praises 'Important' Call With Trump, Says Air Defense Discussed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised what he called a "very important and useful conversation" with his US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on July 4 that came hours after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv.