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world4 hours ago•109 min saved

Ukraine Drone Attacks Hit Russia’s E-Commerce Backbone, Deepening Putin’s Crisis

Ukraine’s wave of drone strikes hit four Ozon hubs and other warehouses in southern Russia, causing fires and evacuations, with Ozon shares plunging almost 30% as capital flight and bank withdrawals heighten economic strain. The attacks come amid a broader Russian push against major e-commerce players and a fuel crisis at home, underscoring mounting pressures on Putin as Kyiv’s campaign targets logistics and wartime financing.

via The Daily Beast|

#ozon #russia #ukraine

world-news1 day ago•25 min saved

Hormuz Grip Erodes as Iran Faces War Strains and Sanctions

Iran’s regime faces a triple threat: the Strait of Hormuz is slipping from its control as more ships pass under US escorts, Iran’s oil exports remain near zero amid renewed sanctions, and economic turmoil plus leadership divisions mount pressure while some Gulf rivals distance themselves and leaders publicly call to end the war.

via New York Post|

#iran #oil #sanctions

world1 day ago•7 min saved

Kyiv Braces for Winter as Renewed Russian Missile Strikes Kill 16

Kyiv endures intensified Russian missile attacks, forcing residents into metro shelters after overnight strikes that killed 16 and damaged homes, while officials warn of an ongoing threat and looming winter hardships in a city increasingly cut off from normal life.

via The Guardian|

#civilian-casualties #kyiv #missiles

world2 days ago•3 min saved

Zelensky warns wartime elections could tear Ukraine apart

President Zelenskyy warned that holding elections during Ukraine’s ongoing war would be a “tsunami” that could split the country, and said he would back safe, legitimate elections only if allies set conditions guaranteeing safety and frontline participation; he rejected the idea as impractical, noted Russia’s missile buildup and potential mobilization, and pressed for more Western defense support (including Patriot missiles) with Macron promising increased aid to Ukraine.

via The Guardian|

#elections #russia #ukraine

world-news2 days ago•24 min saved

Iranian Leader Claims Slain Khamenei Pushed for US-Iran Peace Talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei publicly sought an end to the US-Iran conflict through diplomacy, a stance at odds with hardline factions as Mojtaba Khamenei rises. Diplomatic talks with the United States have been on life support since a 60-day cease-fire expired, with new sanctions expected from Washington and lawmakers debating whether to pursue peace with Iran still in a state of tension and power struggle.

via New York Post|

#ali-khamenei #diplomacy #iran

world2 days ago•27 min saved

Casualties Mount as Russia-Ukraine Strikes Spread After Kryvyi Rih Mall Attack

A day after a Russian strike killed at least 16 at Kryvyi Rih’s shopping mall, Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed seven, while Ukraine’s drones hit Russia’s Krasnodar region killing three; Kyiv and other areas also reported casualties as cross-border attacks continue amid the ongoing war.

via New York Post|

#drones #missiles #russia

world3 days ago•0 min saved

Key Crimean logistics hubs crippled in partisan strikes

Ukrainian partisan group ATESH says two of Crimea's largest warehouse complexes—the Wildberries sorting center in Simferopol and the PUD distribution center in Chystenke—have been destroyed, part of ongoing strikes against Russia's rear logistics; prior attacks were reported on June 30 and July 21, with explosions in Simferopol on July 24.

via Ukrinform|

#crimea #logistics #partisans

war3 days ago•22 min saved

Australian charged in Russia-linked plot to pass Ukrainian military data to Moscow

Australian Federal Police charged Vladimir Teslov, a dual Russian‑Australian, after he allegedly joined Ukraine’s armed forces and tried to share Ukrainian military information with individuals linked to Russian intelligence; prosecutors say he trained in Russia in 2024, returned to Australia, and later served in Ukraine in 2025. The charge carries up to 20 years in prison, the AFP notes there’s no current threat to Australia, and this marks the first Russian‑linked foreign‑interference case under the 2018 laws.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#australia #national-police #russia

world3 days ago•4 min saved

Iran urges ending the war from a position of power as sanctions tighten

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the war with the United States should end now from a position of power, praising Iran’s resilience amid intensified sanctions; talks are stalled, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Iran’s economy faces inflation and contraction as hard‑line IRGC factions push for concessions while international actors urge diplomacy.

via Euronews.com|

#economy #iran #irgc

world5 days ago•24 min saved

Iran Considers Strikes on European US Bases If Trump Escalates War

Iran is reportedly weighing attacks on US military targets in Europe if President Trump escalates the Middle East conflict, with potential targets including Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base and a British RAF base in Cyprus; analysts note Iran’s missiles can reach Europe but may lack precision at longer distances, and Tehran has also discussed sabotaging Europe’s underwater fiber-optic cables. The threats come as a cease‑fire expired and Iran warned the UK to keep the US military out of its bases.

via New York Post|

#escalation #europe #iran

politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine in wartime democracy debate as ex-minister calls for presidential vote

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged holding a wartime presidential election to preserve democracy amid Russia’s invasion, a stance amid his dramatic sacking and ongoing protests; Zelenskyy has nominated acting defence minister Yevhen Khmara to a permanent post. Officials say elections during martial law raise safety concerns, while displacement and military service complicate logistics. polls show Fedorov would place third in the first round but could potentially win a runoff against Zelenskyy or Zaluzhnyi, highlighting a volatile public mood and unresolved governance questions during the conflict.

via The Guardian|

#democracy #elections #politics

world6 days ago•23 min saved

Russia ships drone parts and munitions to Iran to replenish stock after strikes

NBC News reports Russia is shipping drone components, missiles and explosives to Iran to replenish weapon stockpiles decimated by US and Israeli airstrikes, with more than two dozen ships crossing the Caspian Sea to Amirabad port; officials say the shipments signal a growing Moscow–Tehran alliance and degraded Iran’s domestic production, while the Kremlin calls the allegations fake news.

via New York Post|

#drones #iran #russia

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Kyiv’s bombed McDonald’s keeps serving as war rages

In Kyiv, Ukraine, the first McDonald’s in the country has been struck at least nine times during the war, yet it remains open. Its walls are scarred by shrapnel and the golden arches melted, but the restaurant continues to operate near a burned-out mall, serving as a rare refuge and a symbol of Western aspirations. Staff and customers keep bustling through daily life, including a 9 a.m. moment of silence to honor war casualties, while the venue nonetheless endures amid ongoing shelling and displacement.

via NBC News|

#kyiv #mcdonalds #resilience

world9 days ago•24 min saved

July casualties surge as Ukraine gains, Russia struggles to recruit

Russia suffered about 42,860 casualties in July, one of the war’s bloodiest months, as Ukraine not only reclaimed territory on its southern front but also carried out deep strikes inside Russia, hitting a military airbase and a Roscosmos facility while claiming roughly 300 square miles of ground. Kyiv says it’s expanding gains and pushing Russian forces back, even as Moscow faces recruitment strain and reports of foreign fighters being prepared; analysts warn Putin could face renewed pressure for peace talks as total battlefield casualties approach 1.5 million.

via nypost.com|

#casualties #russia #ukraine

politics10 days ago•109 min saved

Kremlin Economist Warns Russia Is Headed for a Social Crisis

Andrei Klepach, chief economist at Russia’s state bank Vnesheconombank, warned at a Moscow forum that Russia is falling behind technologically and economically and could face a social crisis as the Ukraine war drags on and costs mount, with infrastructure strain and domestic pressure rising as Moscow doubles down on the war.

via thedailybeast.com|

#oil #politics #putin