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BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit

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Russia

Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens

Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.

Japan

US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit

The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.

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Putin watches Russian navy drills off Russia's Sakhalin Island

Russia's President Vladimir Putin observed naval exercises off Sakhalin Island on Thursday before travelling to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan.

Japan

Tokyo slams Putin for visiting disputed islands near Japan

The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases.

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Europe News

Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships

Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'.

Russia

Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after four years in prison

Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow.

Russia

Russia bars its only anti-war party from September elections

The Supreme Court ruling came just days after the Central Election Commission had unanimously approved the party's registration, prompting speculation that the initial approval was itself a Kremlin-orchestrated manoeuvre.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev says ex-Russian and German officials might have met in Baku

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

Europe in Motion

What do NATO citizens think of the alliance?

NATO has often been in the headlines in recent years, amid Russia's war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's threats against fellow member states and other crises. While citizens' opinions of the military alliance are generally positive, there are significant difference between countries.

Europe News

French volunteers train with Kyiv's international intelligence legion

"I love being a soldier, and the situation in Ukraine touched my heart. So I made this decision with my heart," one French volunteer said of his decision to travel to Ukraine.

USA

Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump

Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed "the issue of the Ukrainian settlement" in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes.

Europe News

Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs

Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes since Russia invaded in February 2022.

Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s domestically developed and manufactured drones and missiles have been hammering Russian oil facilities, including refineries, terminals, storage depots and pipeline pumping stations, for months.

Europe Today

US-Iran deal is 'very fragile' as conflict 'remains', says analyst

Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Wilfried Martens Centre, believes the EU should be "involved" in the peace deal. Huhtanen said the bloc needed to be "in the same group chat" when discussing potential contacts with Russia, arguing that coordination among European countries "has not worked".

Russia

Putin meets with ASEAN leaders as G7 vow more pressure on Moscow

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.

Europe News

Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland, officials say

Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.