Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina appears bewildered by U.S. pressure. During a congress of the Bank of Russia on July 3, Nabiullina admitted a lack of effective countermeasures against the sanctions and advised against public discussions about international money transfer schemes and business strategies of Russian banks. This, in effect, signaled that the Russian Central Bank has no adequate response to U.S. sanctions imposed on foreign banks that collaborate with Russia.  …

Vovchansk is increasingly resembling an unattainable objective for Russia as Ukrainian artillery systems decisively target and destroy any visible military equipment of the Russian Federation near Lyptsi.

The frontline is witnessing a series of positive developments associated with greater autonomy for Ukrainian Armed Forces units and their commanders. Ukrainian military personnel have started showing initiative and are achieving significant local successes, reported Viktor Kevlyuk, an expert …

During an interview on TF1, French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has condemned a recent tweet from the Russian Foreign Ministry as a provocation and an attempt at interference in France's internal affairs.

"The people of France are seeking a sovereign foreign policy that serves their national interests & a break from the dictate of Washington & Brussels.French officials won’t be able to ignore these profound shifts in the attitudes of the vast majority of citizens," reads the message …

On Wednesday, 3 July, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced during a press briefing that Washington has approved another aid package for Ukraine, which includes missiles for air defence systems, ammunition for HIMARS missile systems, artillery shells, and other supplies.

The US administration clarified that these weapons are taken from US military stockpiles, ensuring their speedy delivery to Ukraine. The total value of the new military aid package is $150 million. …

A meeting was held in Moscow between Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, and a delegation from Yemen's Houthi movement "Ansar Allah" led by its official spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam.

In a detailed discussion, the parties extensively addressed the comprehensive resolution of the ongoing military-political crisis in Yemen, now approaching its ninth year, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry statement.

Special attention was …

Ukraine does not plan to compromise with Russia by giving up any territories in exchange for ending the war, said the head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak.

According to Andriy Yermak, Kyiv has received bipartisan support in Washington, and polls indicate that a majority of Americans continue to support Ukraine after two years of full-scale combat.

Andriy Yermak informed journalists in Washington that Kyiv is ready to listen to any advice on achieving a "fair peace" in the …

For several months, Russian troops have struggled to achieve Putin’s objective of capturing the Donetsk region. In light of this, an operation was devised to shift focus towards Kharkiv, with an additional focus on Sumy, a top Ukrainian military official has revealed.

In a broadcast on FREEDOM TV, General Mykola Malomuzh, who led Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service from 2005 to 2010, said the Russian armed forces are forming new attack groups in the north to distract and weaken Ukrainian …

The Finnish Parliament has approved the defence cooperation agreement and granted the US access to 15 military sites, as reported by the state broadcaster Yle.

The agreement pertains to the use of four airbases, a military port, and a railway in northern Finland. It also includes provisions for the storage of military equipment.

Under the terms of the agreement, the US is allowed to deploy its military personnel and equipment at the designated locations. Finnish authorities will ensure the …