Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the media after his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, calling the talks “constructive” and stressing that “Ukraine’s security must be ensured.” Putin also emphasized Russia’s readiness to work toward peace — but reiterated that all of Moscow’s core concerns must be addressed.

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On the eve of a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Russian forces have claimed major battlefield gains in Ukraine.
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Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 

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As Russian forces unleash a brutal wave of strikes across Ukraine, Vladimir Putin prepares to sit down with Donald Trump in Alaska for a so-called “peace deal.” With cities burning and civilians caught in the crossfire, critics are calling the timing a calculated power play. Is this diplomacy or domination? 


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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Tuesday not to give eastern Ukrainian land to Russia, saying that abandoning the Donbas region would open the door for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “start a third war” in Ukraine.

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European leaders have warned US President Donald Trump against making a solo Ukraine peace deal with Vladimir Putin during their Alaska talks. The caution came during a virtual summit hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Trump, Zelensky and other EU leaders. Fears are growing that Putin could push Trump toward accepting a settlement on Moscow’s terms.


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Just days before the first US-Russia summit in four years, Russia has unleashed some of its most aggressive attacks in months striking Ukrainian defence plants, drone facilities, and key supply lines.
With fierce fighting across six regions, including the battle for Donbas, every battlefield gain could shape the talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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Just days before the first US-Russia summit in four years, Russia has unleashed some of its most aggressive attacks in months striking Ukrainian defence plants, drone facilities, and key supply lines.

With fierce fighting across six regions, including the battle for Donbas, every battlefield gain could shape the talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.


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Russia launched a precision strike against a Ukrainian Armed Forces training facility in the Chernihiv region on Wednesday (July 30), with Russia's Ministry of Defence claiming that approximately 200 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed or injured, according to Russian state media.&nbsp;The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it carried out a strike on Zelensky's militant camp in Honcharivske, using two Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles.&nbsp;The Russian MoD said that the location of Ukrainian troops and equipment had been identified by a reconnaissance drone before the strike was executed, according to Caliber reports, citing the Russian media.<h2>About Iskander missiles</h2>The Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles are equipped with cluster and high-explosive warheads. These missiles are known for their ability to use different types of missiles, along with their speed.&nbsp;The Iskander-M missiles can be easily transported and deployed in various terrains, and are hence also known as "road-mobile". It has a range of 500 kilometres and surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles.&nbsp;According to reports that cited Russia's defence ministry, the missile targeted the deployment site of the 169th Training Centre of Ukraine’s Strategic Reserve Ground Forces near the settlement of Honcharivske.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-cool-putin-answers-trump-dare-with-deadliest-bombs-of-the-war-1753812865095/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-cool-putin-answers-trump-dare-with-deadliest-bombs-of-the-war-1753812865095/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Daring landing operation’</h2>Meanwhile, Ukrainian special forces captured a Russia-occupied island in the Black Sea near Kherson oblast, causing heavy damage to Russian personnel and weapons, Kyiv officials said on Tuesday night.&nbsp;"On the night of 28 July, reconnaissance troops landed on the Tendra Spit and eliminated the position of the occupying forces along with personnel," Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said in a Telegram post.&nbsp;HUR added that the operation was a "daring landing", and the Ukrainian forces flew a Ukrainian flag over the island.Moreover, Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian "Zont" electronic warfare complex and "Rosa" radar station, the HUR said.&nbsp;

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it carried out a strike on Zelensky's militant camp in Honcharivske, using two Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles.



Russia launched a precision strike against a Ukrainian Armed Forces training facility in the Chernihiv region on Wednesday (July 30), with Russia's Ministry of Defence claiming that approximately 200 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed or injured, according to Russian state media. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it carried out a strike on Zelensky's militant camp in Honcharivske, using two Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles. The Russian MoD said that the location of Ukrainian troops and equipment had been identified by a reconnaissance drone before the strike was executed, according to Caliber reports, citing the Russian media. About Iskander missiles The Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles are equipped with cluster and high-explosive warheads. These missiles are known for their ability to use different types of missiles, along with their speed. The Iskander-M missiles can be easily transported and deployed in various terrains, and are hence also known as "road-mobile". It has a range of 500 kilometres and surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles. According to reports that cited Russia's defence ministry, the missile targeted the deployment site of the 169th Training Centre of Ukraine’s Strategic Reserve Ground Forces near the settlement of Honcharivske. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-cool-putin-answers-trump-dare-with-deadliest-bombs-of-the-war-1753812865095/embed ‘Daring landing operation’ Meanwhile, Ukrainian special forces captured a Russia-occupied island in the Black Sea near Kherson oblast, causing heavy damage to Russian personnel and weapons, Kyiv officials said on Tuesday night. "On the night of 28 July, reconnaissance troops landed on the Tendra Spit and eliminated the position of the occupying forces along with personnel," Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) said in a Telegram post. HUR added that the operation was a "daring landing", and the Ukrainian forces flew a Ukrainian flag over the island. Moreover, Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian "Zont" electronic warfare complex and "Rosa" radar station, the HUR said.

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it carried out a strike on Zelensky's militant camp in Honcharivske, using two Iskander-M operational-tactical missiles.

Russia's Iskander missiles hit Ukrainian military training facility, around 200 injured or killed

Russia is preparing for a large-scale war and has launched its biggest weapons programme since the Soviet era, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has warned. Speaking at a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors on 22 July, Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow intends to spend $1.1 trillion over the next 11 years on rearmament. “There is a total mobilisation of politics, economy, and society of the Russian Federation to be ready for the upcoming large-scale war,” Budanov said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-about-to-ban-whatsapp-putin-orders-crackdown-on-social-media-apps-from-unfriendly-countries-1753009335811">Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries'</a><h2>What changes has Russia made?</h2>Budanov said Russia has already created two new military districts, Moscow and Leningrad, and is planning to build more divisions and units. He added that the Kremlin’s aim goes beyond dominating its region. “Russia seeks to disrupt the current security and economic order,” he said.Budanov also claimed that Moscow is expanding its influence in Africa through proxy forces and is carrying out hybrid operations, including cyberattacks and disinformation, to undermine democracies abroad.<h2>What does Russia want?</h2>“Moscow’s goal is to impose on countries its own vision of the future world order, where ‘big’ states, primarily the Russian Federation, have full power, a monopoly on all critical resources and decide the fate of the world in a closed circle,” Budanov warned.<h2>How serious is the threat?</h2>In 2023, Germany’s intelligence chief, Bruno Kahl, said Moscow may have the capability to launch an attack on NATO by 2030. Russia’s defence spending is already higher than all European countries combined. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Russia’s 2024 defence budget rose 42% to $462 billion, above Europe’s collective total of $457 billion.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on 30 April that Russia could expand its war effort to World War II levels, claiming that “millions” of civilians are now backing the military by donating supplies and gear. Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi also said in April that Russia has around 5 million trained reservists and could potentially mobilise up to 20&nbsp;million&nbsp;people.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on 30 April that Russia could expand its war effort to World War II levels, claiming that “millions” of civilians are now backing the military by donating supplies and gear.

Russia is preparing for a large-scale war and has launched its biggest weapons programme since the Soviet era, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has warned. Speaking at a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors on 22 July, Kyrylo Budanov said Moscow intends to spend $1.1 trillion over the next 11 years on rearmament. “There is a total mobilisation of politics, economy, and society of the Russian Federation to be ready for the upcoming large-scale war,” Budanov said. Also read: Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries' What changes has Russia made? Budanov said Russia has already created two new military districts, Moscow and Leningrad, and is planning to build more divisions and units. He added that the Kremlin’s aim goes beyond dominating its region. “Russia seeks to disrupt the current security and economic order,” he said. Budanov also claimed that Moscow is expanding its influence in Africa through proxy forces and is carrying out hybrid operations, including cyberattacks and disinformation, to undermine democracies abroad. What does Russia want? “Moscow’s goal is to impose on countries its own vision of the future world order, where ‘big’ states, primarily the Russian Federation, have full power, a monopoly on all critical resources and decide the fate of the world in a closed circle,” Budanov warned. How serious is the threat? In 2023, Germany’s intelligence chief, Bruno Kahl, said Moscow may have the capability to launch an attack on NATO by 2030. Russia’s defence spending is already higher than all European countries combined. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Russia’s 2024 defence budget rose 42% to $462 billion, above Europe’s collective total of $457 billion. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on 30 April that Russia could expand its war effort to World War II levels, claiming that “millions” of civilians are now backing the military by donating supplies and gear. Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi also said in April that Russia has around 5 million trained reservists and could potentially mobilise up to 20 million people.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on 30 April that Russia could expand its war effort to World War II levels, claiming that “millions” of civilians are now backing the military by donating supplies and gear.

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In a major government reshuffle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed a new prime minister along with new ambassadors to 16 countries, according to the presidential website updated on July 21 (Monday). Along with this, the president's move also included new envoys to several international organisations.&nbsp;This comes after Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the Office of the President.Zelensky took to his official Telegram channel, saying that he, along with other ministers, has finalised and appointed 16 ambassadors.&nbsp;"After the briefings by the military and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine this morning, I held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Office team. We finalized an extensive candidate selection process for appointments as ambassadors of Ukraine. I have appointed 16 ambassadors," Zelensky wrote.&nbsp;Notably, Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada reappointed Sybiha as the foreign minister, as part of the new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko.<h2>List of new ambassadors</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>Spain – Yuliia Sokolovska;</li><li>Canada – Andrii Plakhotniuk;</li><li>Belgium – Yaroslav Melnyk;</li><li>Estonia – Volodymyr Boiechko;</li><li>Bosnia and Herzegovina – Volodymyr Bachynskyi;</li><li>United Arab Emirates and as Ukraine's representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – Oleksandr Balanutsa</li><li>Mexico – Serhii Pohorieltsev</li><li>Japan –Yurii Lutovinov</li><li>Kenya, as well as UNEP and UN-Habitat – Yurii Tokar</li><li>Malaysia – Hennadii Nadolenko</li><li>Angola – Andrii Kasianov</li><li>South Africa – Oleksandr Shcherba</li><li>Kuwait – Maksym Subkh</li><li>Oman – Olha Selykh</li><li>Algeria – Oleksandr Voronin</li><li>Cyprus – Serhii Nizhynskyi</li></ul>Zelensky said that later today, in the format of a meeting with the ambassadors, he will outline the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.&nbsp;While outlining three key diplomatic priorities, the Ukrainian president said that the aim is to secure more military aid from partners, advance the reconstruction of Ukraine, and strengthen sanctions against Russia.&nbsp;He said that each ambassador had been given specific tasks and performance evaluation criteria. Moreover, according to media reports, up to 20 new appointments are expected, including in Sweden, Belgium and Canada.&nbsp;

Zelensky, after holding a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced the appointment of 16 new ambassadors to countries. He will be outlining the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.

In a major government reshuffle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed a new prime minister along with new ambassadors to 16 countries, according to the presidential website updated on July 21 (Monday). Along with this, the president's move also included new envoys to several international organisations. This comes after Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the Office of the President. Zelensky took to his official Telegram channel, saying that he, along with other ministers, has finalised and appointed 16 ambassadors. "After the briefings by the military and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine this morning, I held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Office team. We finalized an extensive candidate selection process for appointments as ambassadors of Ukraine. I have appointed 16 ambassadors," Zelensky wrote. Notably, Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada reappointed Sybiha as the foreign minister, as part of the new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko. List of new ambassadors Spain – Yuliia Sokolovska; Canada – Andrii Plakhotniuk; Belgium – Yaroslav Melnyk; Estonia – Volodymyr Boiechko; Bosnia and Herzegovina – Volodymyr Bachynskyi; United Arab Emirates and as Ukraine's representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – Oleksandr Balanutsa Mexico – Serhii Pohorieltsev Japan –Yurii Lutovinov Kenya, as well as UNEP and UN-Habitat – Yurii Tokar Malaysia – Hennadii Nadolenko Angola – Andrii Kasianov South Africa – Oleksandr Shcherba Kuwait – Maksym Subkh Oman – Olha Selykh Algeria – Oleksandr Voronin Cyprus – Serhii Nizhynskyi Zelensky said that later today, in the format of a meeting with the ambassadors, he will outline the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months. While outlining three key diplomatic priorities, the Ukrainian president said that the aim is to secure more military aid from partners, advance the reconstruction of Ukraine, and strengthen sanctions against Russia. He said that each ambassador had been given specific tasks and performance evaluation criteria. Moreover, according to media reports, up to 20 new appointments are expected, including in Sweden, Belgium and Canada.

Zelensky, after holding a meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced the appointment of 16 new ambassadors to countries. He will be outlining the key priorities of Ukrainian diplomacy for the next six months.

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