July 15, 2025 9:50pm

Ben Borges

“The government coalition rejects the imbecile proposal of the European Commission to stop the flow of Russian gas from 2028,” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.

July 15, 2025 9:34pm

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Ben Borges

In a devastating night for Voronezh, an unprecedented drone assault and an ineffective air defense response led to significant residential damage and numerous casualties. This marks the most severe aerial attack Voronezh has experienced in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to Russian media reports, the skies over the city and its surroundings were filled with the sound of explosions as drones swarmed the area. Debris from drones striking densely populated regions caused extensive destruction and injuries within the city.

At 2:29 AM, an alert was issued in the region, and just a few hours later, the governor of the Voronezh region announced that downed drones had fallen not only in the suburbs but also in the very heart of the city. One of the hit locations was a five-story building on Plekhanovskaya Street, near the regional government and Voronezh Technical University. The attack left 15 people injured, with 13 hospitalized.

The governor reported that many of the victims suffered from shrapnel wounds, one person being in a coma. Drone debris damaged residential facades, a kindergarten, retail outlets, and vehicles. Windows were shattered, and balconies destroyed in several apartments. According to local witnesses, the loud explosions were audible in almost every area of the city.

Voronezh is home to numerous military facilities and infrastructure, including warehouses and training centers. However, the authorities have not specified which targets were hit in this attack.

Voronezh had been a target before, but the city never faced this magnitude of casualties. Until now, similar destruction and suffering were more commonly seen in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv.

Now, Russian civilians are beginning to experience the threats that have been a stark reality for others. This is the price the Russian public is starting to pay for the aggression initiated by the Kremlin.

In just one night, Russia's air defense reported intercepting 55 drones in various regions of the country. Yet, despite these large-scale defenses, the war increasingly reaches Russian soil. As the Russian leadership continues to claim that the "special military operation" is proceeding according to plan, the residents of Voronezh scramble to find intact windows, relocate children to other kindergartens, and treat shrapnel wounds.

July 15, 2025 9:27pm

Ben Borges

Key developments on July 15:

• Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
• Ukrainian cyberattack "paralyzes" major Russian drone supplier, source claims
• Ukraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
• Germany to decide on more Patriots for Ukraine "within days or weeks"

U.S.

July 15, 2025 8:54pm

Ben Borges

Denmark and Sweden are open to help deliver U.S. weapons, including Patriot air defense systems, to Ukraine via NATO, countries' officials said on July 15.

July 15, 2025 8:25pm

Ben Borges

On the occasion of Ukrainian Statehood Day and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus – Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the nation’s highest state awards to Ukrainian soldiers,…

Source

July 15, 2025 8:00pm

Ben Borges

U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. weapons.

July 15, 2025 7:50pm

Ben Borges

Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center’s (AntAC) executive board and current member of the country’s Armed Forces, was charged on July 11 with evading military service and fraud — an accusation he and his team reject.

July 15, 2025 7:47pm

Ben Borges

The teasing on July 11 of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big announcement" on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to take concrete action to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion.

Those hopes would not

July 15, 2025 7:30pm

Ben Borges

President Donald Trump on July 14 announced the U.S. would impose "severe tariffs" on Russia unless Moscow agrees to a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, but experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say the plan is deeply flawed.

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July 15, 2025 5:05pm

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Ben Borges

Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, acknowledged the need for time to digest President Donald Trump's new ultimatums concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has not ruled out the possibility of a personal response from President Vladimir Putin himself.

In Moscow, Trump's recent statements on the Ukrainian-Russian war have been met with gravity, as expressed by Peskov in remarks to Interfax.

Peskov noted that part of Trump's address was directed at Putin, necessitating a careful analysis of Washington's statements by the Kremlin. "These statements are indeed serious. Some are directly aimed at President Putin. Naturally, we need to study them thoroughly," Peskov conveyed to journalists. He added that Putin might decide to personally respond to Trump's position if deemed necessary.

"I wouldn't want to jump to conclusions. Let's wait and see if the president decides to comment personally," Peskov added.

On July 14, Trump's "very pleasant talks" with Putin were overshadowed by new attacks on Ukraine, provoking his ire. Trump pledged to send "an array of weaponry" to NATO and Ukraine.

Trump's statements, which have unnerved the Kremlin, encompass geopolitical and economic threats:

- Secondary sanctions will be imposed on Russia and its partners unless a peace agreement is reached within 50 days.

- 100-percent tariffs and secondary sanctions will be imposed on buyers of Russian oil.

On July 14, Trump also expressed disbelief in Putin's aspiration for peace, promising Ukraine 17 Patriot missile defense systems. He asserted that he would not be duped and agreed that Russia is senselessly bombing Ukrainian civilians.

According to The Washington Post, Trump has another ace up his sleeve - Tomahawk cruise missiles, which he is contemplating sending to Ukraine. Although not yet included in the supply list, these missiles could target Moscow.

July 15, 2025 5:01pm

Ben Borges

“The stolen data includes confidential questionnaires of the company’s employees, and most importantly, full technical documentation on the production of drones, which was handed over to the relevant specialists of the Ukrainian Defense Forces,” a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence told the Kyiv Independent.

July 15, 2025 3:01pm

Ben Borges

Following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on July 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that mutual trust between the two countries had “deepened” and called on both sides to “strengthen mutual support on multilateral forums."

July 15, 2025 2:57pm

Ben Borges

After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian commentators.

In the first response from a senior

July 15, 2025 2:29pm

Ben Borges

The chief executive of Euroclear told the FT that the EU’s proposal would amount to “expropriation” — forced seizure — because if Russia demands the assets back in the future, they would not be available.