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Russia halts Kerch Strait shipping after drone strikes

A series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian commercial vessels in the Sea of Azov has escalated into a major disruption of maritime logistics, prompting Russia to suspend all shipping through the Kerch Strait.

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Dutch agencies expose Russian camera hack on aid routes

Dutch intelligence agencies have exposed a months-long Russian cyber-espionage campaign that compromised internet-connected security cameras and video doorbells along key NATO supply routes to Ukraine.

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Russia and Ukraine trade long-range strikes, deaths

A major exchange of long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend resulted in dozens of civilian casualties on both sides and significant disruptions to critical infrastructure and shipping lanes.

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Senators Reach Deal with Trump on Russia Sanctions

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced on July 10, 2026, that they have reached an agreement with the Trump administration to advance long-delayed legislation aimed at imposing tougher economic sanctions on Russia...

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Ukraine strikes Russian fuel tankers and oil refineries

Ukrainian forces launched a major series of strikes against Russian energy infrastructure and maritime logistics on July 9 and 10, targeting oil refineries, fuel depots, and a significant number of vessels in the Sea of ...

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Turkey seeks S-400 sale to Gulf nation to ease US dispute

Turkey is finalizing the sale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to an undisclosed Gulf nation, a move aimed at resolving a years-long dispute with the United States and restoring Ankara's access to the F-35 f...

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Ukraine drones hit 14 Russian ships in Sea of Azov

Ukrainian forces have escalated a campaign of long-range drone strikes against Russian maritime supply lines, claiming to have hit dozens of vessels in the Sea of Azov over several days in a bid to isolate occupied Crime...

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UEFA to block Russian football teams despite IOC lift

A major rift is emerging in international sports governance as European football's governing body, UEFA, is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to its competitions, despite a provisional reinstatement of Russia...

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Italy expels two Russian military attachés over espionage

Italy has ordered the expulsion of two Russian military attachés accused of espionage, a move that follows the arrest of two former Italian intelligence officers on suspicion of passing state secrets to Moscow.

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Russia bans diesel exports to curb domestic shortage

Russia has banned the export of diesel fuel in an attempt to stabilize its domestic market, a drastic measure taken in response to a worsening fuel crisis caused by sustained Ukrainian attacks on the country's energy inf...

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Trump credited with raising NATO defense spending target

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully shifted the alliance’s approach to defense spending.

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Ukrainian drones target 12 Russian fuel tankers in Azov

Ukrainian forces have carried out a major drone operation targeting Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov, striking a dozen vessels over two nights in an effort to disrupt the supply of gasoline to occupied Crimea.

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EU intelligence says Russia's banks face crisis risk in 2026

A classified European intelligence report warns that Russia's banking system faces an "explosive" risk of crisis in 2026, as lenders buckle under the financial strain of financing the country's four-year war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine drones hit Omsk oil refinery, Russia's largest

Ukrainian forces carried out a long-range drone strike on Russia's largest oil refinery in the Siberian city of Omsk on Monday, July 6, 2026, marking the deepest such attack on Russian territory since the full-scale inva...

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Russian hackers breach government emails, sell credentials

A major cyberattack linked to Russian-speaking hackers has compromised the email accounts of UK government officials and critical national infrastructure, with stolen login credentials being sold on dark web forums.

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UK sanctions Russian labs, scientists over chemical weapons

The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Monday, July 6, 2026, targeting two Russian state research institutes and seven individuals for their alleged roles in developing chemical weapons used in high-profile poisonings.

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