
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv as Markets Watch War Risk
Kyiv reported drone and ballistic missile strikes across residential, educational, industrial and logistics sites, with six people injured preliminarily.

Kyiv reported drone and ballistic missile strikes across residential, educational, industrial and logistics sites, with six people injured preliminarily.

AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but the seat math leaves coalition talks highly uncertain and BSW potentially decisive.

Germany is preparing counter-drone and cyber defenses after blaming Russia for a Leipzig airport sabotage attempt involving drones.

U.S. envoys move from Moscow to Kyiv after discussing concrete Ukraine war plans with Putin, adding a fresh geopolitical catalyst for markets.

Putin said chances for peace in Ukraine exist, while Zelensky said U.S. delegates will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible settlement.

A reported warning from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Russia at the G20 points to no sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends.

Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of its public administration program after completing her term as UN General Assembly President.

NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.

US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.

President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.

Ukrainian official reports at least 345 surrendered soldiers executed and widespread torture of POWs by Russian forces since early 2022 invasion.

Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary, will resign end of August to focus on her young children, with plans to remain influential in the Republican Party.

Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.

Russian forces launched a combined missile and airstrike on Zaporizhzhia causing five deaths, multiple injuries, and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military escalations.

Drone strikes on Belgorod near the Ukraine border injured 13 people and damaged residential buildings and key infrastructure, including a power plant and FSB office.

The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector and officials, receiving praise from EU and Ukrainian leaders amid ongoing conflict tensions.

Russian missile strikes overnight in Kyiv region kill three, injure four, and ignite fires, prompting emergency response amid ongoing hostilities.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's first Serbia visit since the war includes talks with President Vučić to boost economic ties and discuss security amid complex Russia-Europe dynamics.

Lithuania warns Russia may use seized Ukrainian drones for attacks on Baltic infrastructure, signaling increased regional security risks amid ongoing tensions.

Russia extends permission to sell Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until July 2027 to mitigate supply shortages from refinery damage caused by military strikes.

The SBU reports striking over 100 Russian strategic targets and 21,000 military assets in a 40-day operation focused on military and fuel infrastructure.

Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost external power for the 23rd time, operating on emergency generators amid heightened military activity and infrastructure challenges.

Russian forces used a North Korean ballistic missile in a July 30 attack on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing six and raising concerns of expanded military cooperation.

US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.

The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, enabling steep tariffs and signaling bipartisan support with Ukrainian President Zelensky present during the vote.

Ukrainian drone strikes cause civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions amid ongoing military exchanges.

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Russia plans expanded mobilization in fall 2026 and will receive 30,000 North Korean troops, highlighting increased military cooperation amid ongoing conflict.

Drone strikes hit Russian cities Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don, and Engels airfield, causing fires and damaging logistics and energy infrastructure amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Russia’s July oil and gas revenues are expected to rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global oil prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a weaker year-to-date performance.

The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.

US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.

The US has sent the first of a $100M humanitarian aid package to Cuba amid sanctions and military contingency planning by Washington.

The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions under the USMCA agreement and impacting key sectors.

The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine after a satisfactory program review, supporting Kiev amid delays in reforms and ongoing conflict.

US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia and Sumy with guided bombs on July 19, killing at least three civilians and damaging residential and industrial infrastructure.

The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Russian ballistic missile strike overnight causes fires and damage across Kyiv, leaving at least one dead and multiple injured amid heightened conflict tensions.

The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without full IAEA oversight raises nuclear proliferation concerns amid regional tensions with Iran.

Ukrainian drone attacks overnight targeted Russian regions including Tambov, Moscow, and Crimea, causing fires, casualties, and evacuations at key logistics sites and urban areas.

The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.

Ukraine's parliament is poised to approve Sergei Koretsky as the new prime minister, with a significant Cabinet reshuffle scheduled for July 16.

Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and drone strikes on Kharkiv, causing casualties and infrastructure damage amid ongoing military tensions.

The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Russian forces struck Izyum with guided bombs and Shahed drones, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.

The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.

US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.