Boris Nadezhdin leaves Russia after barred Duma bid
Boris Nadezhdin says he left Russia for Paris after a foreign-agent listing and court fine blocked his State Duma bid before September’s vote.
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EU Sanctions Target Russian Energy and Financial Networks in 21st Package
The EU adopted new Russia sanctions on July 23, expanding restrictions on banks, crypto, oil shipping and military supply chains while some measures remain delayed.
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EU Sanctions Nine Russians and Four Entities Over Cyber Activity
The EU sanctioned nine Russians and four entities over alleged cyber activity, while NATO warned that Russian operations threaten governments and critical infrastructure.
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Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign reaches deeper into Russia
Reciprocal drone and missile attacks are widening the war’s civilian, commercial and shipping risks, while casualty claims remain subject to verification.
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Black Sea shipping pause deepens after attacks on merchant vessels
Shipowners halted calls at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports after attacks on merchant vessels, and Hapag-Lloyd later suspended feeder service, disrupting export planning.
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Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Reaches Deeper Into Russia’s Energy Network
Strikes on Russian refineries and rear-area infrastructure are widening pressure on Moscow, but the campaign’s lasting military and fuel-market effects remain uncertain.
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Russia-Ukraine air campaign widens in August 1-3 strikes
A deadly Kyiv barrage, Zaporizhzhia glide bombs and Ukraine’s deep drone strikes show how attacks are reaching farther beyond the front line.
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Moldova warns citizens against nonessential travel to Russia
Moldova advised citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Russia and carefully assess transit through Russia and Belarus amid reported security risks.
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EU’s 21st sanctions package targets Russia’s war economy
Adopted July 23, the EU package adds 218 listings and targets Russian banks, crypto platforms, shadow-fleet vessels, energy firms and military suppliers.
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Kyiv Strike Renews Pressure for Patriot Interceptors
A deadly August 1 Russian barrage killed at least nine people in Kyiv and renewed Ukraine’s appeal for Patriot interceptors against ballistic missiles.
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Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill as Zelenskyy Presses Washington
The Senate’s 86-12 procedural vote advances a proposed Russia sanctions bill, but new penalties and tariffs would require further action before taking effect.
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EU and UK Impose Parallel Sanctions Over Russian Cyber Campaign
The EU and UK announced parallel sanctions on July 13, 2026, against Russian-linked cyber actors accused of targeting European governments and critical infrastructure.
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Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes as Romania Monitors Airspace
Overnight drone strikes reportedly killed and injured civilians in Ukraine and Russia, while Romania said a drone briefly entered its airspace.
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Trump Plans White House Meeting With Zelensky as Ukraine Policy Faces New Test
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are scheduled to meet at the White House Tuesday as U.S. Ukraine policy faces scrutiny.
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Russia diesel export ban through July 31, 2026: fuel uncertainty ripple risk
Russia extended diesel export restrictions through July 31, 2026, citing domestic shortages after energy strikes. What it could change for global diesel logistics.
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Kyiv strike kills at least 30 as Russia’s attack draws UN ceasefire appeal
World Global Priority Scan – A July 2 Russian drone-and-missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 30 people, damaged about 130 buildings, and drew a UN call for an immediate ceasefire. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/russia-bombards-kyiv-in-deadliest-strike-this-year-killing-at-least-27-people-4774603))
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House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, sending it to the Senate
The House passed a Ukraine aid and sanctions bill on June 4, and the Senate now decides whether to move, amend, or slow the measure.