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WW3 fears mount as Europe’s biggest port ‘readying for war’ with Russia
Europe’s largest port has revealed how it is preparing for a potential conflict involving Russia as fears over Vladimir Putin’s ambitions mount. The Dutch port of Rotterdam is reserving space for ships carrying military equipment and also planning...

Man Survives Russian Shelling and Is Safely Evacuated from Myropilska Community
As reported by the online media Suspilne. A man from the Myropilska community was evacuated thanks to the efforts of the “White Angels.” According to the police, one of the Russian shells hit his house while he was at home. Law enforcement...

Donald Trump Threatened Putin with Bombing Moscow in 2024 Meeting
At a closed donor meeting in 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump made a shocking statement, threatening Vladimir Putin that he would “bomb Moscow to death” to stop his aggression against Ukraine. This information is confirmed by an audio recording...

Ukraine updates: Russia fires nearly 750 drones and missiles
Skip next section Germany's Merz says 'diplomatic means have been exhausted' in Ukraine 07/09/2025July 9, 2025Germany's Merz says 'diplomatic means have been exhausted' in Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday told parliamentarians...

Human rights court to make landmark ruling over Russia’s responsibility for Ukraine war
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Trump’s latest Ukraine-Russia U-turn: Why is the US resuming arms supplies?
Kyiv, Ukraine – Former Ukrainian serviceman Andriy Hetman says he has stopped paying attention to United States President Donald Trump’s decisions to halt and resume military aid to Ukraine. “This time, [Trump] realised he’ll look bad, weak, he’ll...

ECHR To Announce Ruling Today In 'Ukraine And The Netherlands V. Russia' Case
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the decision will be read out during a public hearing at the Human Rights Building in Strasbourg. This case concerns events in eastern Ukraine beginning in 2014, including the downing of...

Trump threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine, new book claims
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Finnish Customs: Helsinki firm exported sanctioned goods to Russia
The majority of the exports were sent via third countries, the agency says. Open image viewer Customs said that it managed to intercept a consignment of dual-use items. File photo. Image: Pyry Sarkiola / Yle Finnish Customs officers suspect that a...

Poland to hold strategic maneuvers 'Żelazny Obrońca' in response to Russian-Belarusian 'Zapad-2025' exercises
The Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wiesław Kukuła, announced this, reported by Defence24. The exercises, which will also involve some NATO countries, are scheduled for September. “‘Żelazny Obrońca’ (‘Iron Defender’)...

5 unknown facts about Mirra Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian who is having career-best Wimbledon run in 2025
Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva continues to scale new heights, doing the same at Wimbledon 2025 this time. She's through to her very first quarterfinal at the venue and in dominant fashion to boot. She hasn't dropped a set so far, comfortably...

Woman Injured in Russian FPV Drone Attack in Chernihiv Region
In the Chernihiv region, a woman born in 1970 was injured as a result of an FPV drone attack. This incident occurred between 8:00 AM on July 8 and 8:00 AM on July 9. The Department of Civil Protection and Defense Work of the Chernihiv Regional...

REPORT: Brennan And Comey Under Criminal Investigation Over Trump-Russia Probe
Former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan are reportedly under criminal investigation for potential wrongdoing regarding the infamous Steele dossier, according to Fox News Digital. In 2016, the Steele dossier paved the...

Getting the facts on a St. Petersburg convention center | Column
John Hill’s column on the potential of a convention center is off the mark on many aspects of the concept and benefits of a convention center and meeting space at the Historic Gas Plant site. It’s the kind of uninformed, knee-jerk response that...

German business remains highly interested in Russia — expert
YEKATERINBURG, July 9. /TASS/. The interest of representatives of the German business in operations in Russia remains high, the trade representative of Russia in India, who earlier served at a similar position in Germany in 2018 - 2025, told TASS...
Zelenskiy calls for 'biting' sanctions on Moscow after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine

Intelligence officials worry a sabotage campaign blamed on Russia is growing more dangerous

Europe’s human rights court finds Russia committed violations in Ukraine and was behind Flight MH17

Europe’s top human rights court says Russia responsible for 2014 downing of Flight MH17

Europe’s top human rights court finds Russia committed major international law violations in Ukraine