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In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army

To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.

Euronews

Kyiv, Moscow Residents Baffled By Trump's Wavers On Ukraine Aid

The US President Donald Trump's announcement to send "more weapons" to Ukraine in a U-turn from last week's decision to halt some aid to the war-torn country left residents of Kyiv and Moscow bemused.

International Business Times

The minister, the general and the oil baron: All the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and businessmen

A large number of Russian officials and business executives have died since the beginning of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Trump criticises Putin and promises to send Ukraine 10 Patriot missiles

US president says ‘a lot of bullshit is thrown at us’ by Putin, as Ukrainian officials say number of missiles is ‘minuscule’

The Guardian - UK

Russia probes ex-minister’s death as body found hours after sacking

Roman Starovoit was found dead near his car in Moscow region hours after President Putin dismissed him.

Al Jazeera

Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine's military intelligence claims

Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.

Euronews

Slovak Gunman Who Shot PM To Go On Trial

The man who admitted to shooting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is due to stand trial on terror charges on Tuesday, more than a year after the attack shocked the central European country.

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Putin minister Roman Starovoit allegedly dies by suicide hours after firing

“Sudden Russian death syndrome” strikes again.

Fortune

Russia’s former transport minister dies from gunshot hours after sacking

News of Roman Starovoit’s death made public shortly after that of his sacking by Putin, but timeline is unconfirmed

The Guardian - UK

Russian transport minister 'shoots himself dead' hours after being sacked by Vladimir Putin

Roman Starovoit was reportedly found with a ‘gunshot wound’ near the capital Moscow

Evening Standard

Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired, investigators believe he killed himself

A Russian cabinet minister has been found dead hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin in what officials said was an apparent suicide

The Independent UK

Russia bombards Ukraine as over 100 drones fired overnight

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The Independent UK

US backs Nato’s latest pledge of support for Ukraine, but in reality seems to have abandoned its European partners

Recent news from Ukraine has generally been bad. Since the end of May, ever larger Russian air strikes have been documented against Ukrainian cities with devastating consequences for civilians, including in the country’s capital, Kyiv.

The Conversation

Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide.

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The Independent UK

Russia fires over 100 drones at Ukraine as Kremlin dismisses transport chief

Ukrainian officials say at least 10 civilians have been killed and 38 injured in 24 hours

International Business Times

The Strange Case Of Evgeniya Mayboroda, Russia's Rebel Retiree

The elegant 74-year-old Russian put her hand on her heart as the verdict fell.

Euronews

BRICS summit opens in Brazil with key leaders notably absent

BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues in Rio de Janeiro, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arise as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opt to skip the summit.

Evening Standard

World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack

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Euronews

Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in 'fruitful' phone call

The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive".

Euronews

Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out

As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?

Radio France Internationale

Moldova hosts first EU summit as leaders tackle Russia’s interference threat

Moldova is hosting its first EU summit in Chisinau on Friday, marking a key moment in the country’s push to join the European Union. Russian disinformation, energy security and trade ties are expected to top the agenda.

Euronews

Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine war and Iran in sixth known phone call, Kremlin says

Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people."

International Business Times

Putin Told Trump Will Not 'Give Up' Aims In Ukraine: Kremlin

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump by telephone on Thursday that Moscow will not "give up" on its aims in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

The Conversation

Mr. Nobody Against Putin gives an insight into the propaganda in Russian schools

A remarkable documentary is providing insight into the propaganda found within Russian schools. Mr. Nobody Against Putin, directed by David Borenstein, premiered at the 2025 Sundance film festival in January, where it won the world cinema documentary special jury award.

Evening Standard

Kremlin confirms death of Russian navy deputy head in blow to Putin

Major General Mikhail Gudkov is one of the most senior Russian military officers to have been killed by Ukraine since Moscow launched its full-scale war in 2022

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