As an August 8 deadline set by US President Donald Trump to stop Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches, Moscow’s forces are pressing forward on the battlefield and killing civilians in relentless air attacks. Here’s what to watch for signs of whether US pressure will change the course of the war.
The five-day drills, dubbed Maritime Interaction 2025, focus on anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and search-and-rescue operations, showcasing their growing strategic alignment in a region marked by heightened security concerns.
US President Donald Trump again displayed anger with Russia following its latest deadly attack on Kyiv -- a strike that killed 31 people, including five children -- calling the action “disgusting” and vowing to slap new sanctions on Moscow.
Overnight Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital killed at least eight people and wounded dozens -- including 10 children -- on July 31, according to the head of the city’s military administration. The missiles and drones rained down on more than 27 locations in Kyiv, officials said.
Ukraine's parliament approved new legislation to ensure the independence of anticorruption agencies after a law -- which many feared would curb corruption investigations -- passed last week ignited the largest public protests since Russia launched its full-scale invasion more than three years ago.
At least nine people were killed -- including a six-year-old boy -- and more than a hundred injured -- in Kyiv following an overnight Russian attack with missiles and drones, according to the Ukrainian interior ministry.
An RFE/RL investigation has revealed that the family of a senior Ukrainian customs chief has a portfolio of luxury real estate and cars while also enjoying a luxury lifestyle amid concerns over corruption that have sparked Ukraine’s biggest protests since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had approved key principles of "large-scale" US weapons agreements, while Ukrainian lawmakers geared up for a crucial vote on a bill designed to restore the independence of two agencies that fight graft.
The High Court of Justice in London has ruled against two of Ukraine's former tycoons in a landmark case involving the siphoning of nearly $2 billion from Privatbank, the country’s largest lender.
Russian troops launched a missile strike on a Ukrainian military training unit, killing three and wounding at least 18, the Ukrainian military said on July 29.
Ukraine’s small navy has pushed Russia’s formidable Black Sea Fleet out of coastal zones it once controlled. On a recent patrol, Ukrainian officers described the tactics and weapons they’ve used to reclaim territory, including anti-drone machine guns, maneuverable vessels, and sabotage missions.
US President Donald Trump said a deadline for Russia to make progress toward ending its war against Ukraine is "10 days from today," or he will impose tariffs and other measures on Moscow.
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