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Russians Withdraw Billions From Banks Amid Fears Putin Could Seize Deposits
Russian citizens have pulled billions from domestic banks, fearing the Kremlin may confiscate private savings as wartime financial pressure mounts on Moscow.
Congress Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions to Squeeze Putin's Oil Revenue
The Senate passed a sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions package 86-11. The House moved to advance it August 10 as oil markets brace for tighter supply.
Russia Destroys WHO Warehouse, Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire Freeze
A Russian strike destroyed a World Health Organization supply warehouse in Ukraine as Moscow formally rejected any ceasefire freeze not meeting Putin's demands.
Putin and Zelenskyy Both Navigate Home-Front Tests in Ukraine War
Both leaders face mounting domestic pressures as Russian casualties reach 1.4 million, Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod, and North Korean troop deployments loom.
Zelensky: Putin Planning New Mobilization Wave as Russian Losses Mount
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin is planning a new mobilization drive, citing figures showing Russian battlefield losses now outpace Kremlin recruitment.
Putin Meets North Korea's Foreign Minister in High-Level Moscow Talks
Putin received North Korea's foreign minister in Moscow on Monday, as the two countries' military and diplomatic ties deepen in the shadow of Russia's Ukraine war.
Putin Hosts North Korea's Foreign Minister at the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin received North Korea's top diplomat in Moscow on Monday, the latest in a sustained run of high-level exchanges between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Putin Thanks North Korea as Ukraine Blames Russia for Cargo Ship Strike
Ukraine attributed a deadly Black Sea cargo ship strike to Russian forces as Putin publicly thanked North Korea for its military support, formalizing a wartime alliance that has alarmed Western governments.
Putin's False Town Capture Claim Exposes Russia's Slow Advance
A Kremlin claim that Russian forces had seized a Ukrainian town proved false, CNN reported, laying bare the grinding and costly pace of Moscow's offensive.
Russia Strikes Kyiv After Putin Vows 'Powerful' Response
Russian forces hit Ukraine's capital Monday in a fresh wave of attacks hours after Putin threatened retaliation for Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian territory.
Kremlin: U.S. Wrong to Think Ukrainian Strike Escalation Can End War
Russia rejected Washington's assumption that expanding Ukrainian long-range strikes can pressure Moscow toward peace, as Kyiv pressed drone attacks on Russian oil depots and tankers near Crimea.
Trump Says Putin and Zelensky Will Meet to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would meet for direct talks, as Kyiv pushes for advanced missile defenses to close Russia's battlefield edge.
Trump Says Putin 'Feels Pressure' Over Ukraine After Direct Call
President Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is feeling the weight of the war in Ukraine, following a direct phone call between the two leaders reported Monday.
Putin and Xi Meet in Beijing as Xi Calls Mideast at 'Critical Juncture'
Putin and Xi met in Beijing on Wednesday, with Xi framing the Middle East as at a critical juncture between war and peace as Power of Siberia 2 talks advanced and Chinese tankers exited Hormuz.
Putin Backs Iran as Araghchi Visits St. Petersburg
Russia pledged full support to Iran as Foreign Minister Araghchi met Putin in St. Petersburg, deepening the diplomatic rift over the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.