#russia-ukraine-conflict

#russia-ukraine-conflict

The US has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, effective August 1, threatening to substantially increase it.

Trump stated, "India has always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China." He criticized India's tariffs as "among the highest in the World." This decision is partly to punish India for its economic ties with Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

A woman removes broken glass in a damaged apartment building after shelling, which local Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian military strike, in Donetsk.

"We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need, because Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening."

Lesta Games has been accused of illegally funneling money from World of Tanks to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, resulting in asset seizures in Russia.

Gold prices fell as optimism grew for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and the largest outflow from gold-backed ETFs since September 2022 pressured the market.

The purpose of our talks was to discuss a ceasefire, a prisoner exchange, and we are also potentially preparing a meeting at the level of the countries' leaders.

The Czech artillery initiative is working brilliantly, aiding Ukraine with a significant supply of 3 million artillery shells expected from multiple allies by 2025.

"It is a new Ukrainian rocket, very precise. It has a range of 1,000 kilometers [620 miles]. Many thanks to our Ukrainian developers, manufacturers and our military," he wrote on Telegram.

Russian drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Odesa, injuring three, including minors, while Czech President Pavel was in town for discussions.

Leaders from the EU's 27 member states are convening in Brussels to discuss further support for Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

The recent attack by Ukrainian drones led to a fire at an oil refinery in Astrakhan, highlighting the ongoing tensions and military engagements between Russia and Ukraine.

"Imprisoning Mark Kislitsyn in a penal colony on 'treason' charges for sending US$10 to an account in Ukraine defies common sense. The real aim of this prosecution is not protecting state security but punishing a committed human rights activist for his anti-war position."