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Moscow Blames Sanctions for Russia-UN Food Deal Collapse

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that extending the deal was not "envisaged."

Ukraine Says 4 Killed in Massive Russian Drone, Missile Attack

Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight, Ukraine said Saturday, calling for fresh sanctions on Moscow.

Elite Russian Marine Unit Commander Reportedly Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike

Colonel Sergei Ilyin was said to have been killed in a missile strike on the Kursk region earlier this month, which also killed a major general.

Ukrainian Attacks on Western Russia Kill At Least 3

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 155 Ukrainian drones that were launched at the country during an overnight barrage.

Russian Military Personnel Costs Hit Record High – Analysis

The surge in spending reflects the Kremlin’s determination to keep waging its war in Ukraine at any cost.

Russian Police Offered Bonuses to Recruit Detainees for Ukraine War – Vyorstka

Officers can earn $130-1,300 for each detainee who accepts their offer to enlist in the military in exchange for halting their prosecution.

Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region Kills 2, Governor Says

A woman was killed instantly in the attack on the town of Shebekino, while a man later died at the hospital after being badly wounded.

Russian State Media Turns on Trump After Putin Criticism

Trump has grown increasingly critical of the Russian leader as progress on ending the war in Ukraine has stalled.

Flight Disruptions and Internet Outages Bring Chaos to Russia’s Regions

Russia’s centralization is not limited to politics and business. That’s what made this weekend such a disaster for many.

Russian Military Launches Largest-Ever Air Attack on Ukraine

The western city of Lutsk bore the brunt of the overnight attack, with city authorities reporting fires but no deaths or injuries from strikes.

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kursk City Beach Kills 4, Governor Says

Another seven people were wounded, according to Acting Kursk region Governor Alexander Khinshtein, including a five-year-old boy.

Trump Accuses Putin of Talking 'Bulls***' on Ukraine

Asked about his interest in a bill proposed by the Senate for further sanctions on Russia, Trump said: "I'm looking at it very strongly."

Lavrov Names Sanctions Relief and Return of Frozen Assets as Preconditions for Ukraine Ceasefire

“Anti-Russian sanctions must be lifted, all legal claims against Russia dropped and assets seized in the West returned,” Lavrov said.

Russian Army Says It Seized First Village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

Ukraine said its forces “repelled” Russian attacks in the region, including “in the vicinity” of Dachne, which Moscow says it now controls.

Far-Flung Kamchatka Peninsula Restricts Mobile Internet to Thwart Alleged Ukrainian Sabotage

Authorities did not specify whether Kyiv had launched any attacks against the region, located over 7,000 kilometers from the front lines in Ukraine.

Ukraine Says 4 Killed, Over 30 Wounded in Russian Strikes

Russian drones also hit the capital Kyiv in strikes that damaged buildings but did not result in any fatalities, the city's mayor wrote on Telegram.

Russia Says Captured 2 More East Ukraine Settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv Regions

Russia's Defense Ministry said Sunday it had captured the village of Piddubne in Donetsk and Sobolivka in Kharkiv.

UN Condemns Russia's Largest Drone Assault on Ukraine

Secretary General Guterres said "attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately...

What Ukraine Is Missing as U.S. Holds Back Air Defense and Battlefield Weapons

MT examines what Washington's pause in military aid means for Ukraine on the battlefield.

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