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Yandex data centre shut down after drone strike as Russia faces third attack in days
Russian technology company Yandex has confirmed the shutdown of its Vladimir-region data centre following a drone attack, the third significant incident affecting its facilities within days. Earlier strikes reportedly damaged infrastructure supporting cloud services and AI computing, introducing a new dimension to attacks on civilian and dual-use digital infrastructure.
Trump lifts Russian diesel sanctions as Putin deal targets soaring US fuel prices
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel as U.S. fuel prices approach record levels. Washington has temporarily eased sanctions to accommodate Russian imports, prompting criticism from Ukraine and American lawmakers. The central question is whether the supply can materially lower prices without undermining sanctions policy.
Pryluky apartment strike drives civilian toll higher after major Russian attack on Ukraine
Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 28 across Ukraine, renewing pressure for more air defence as energy infrastructure comes under fire.
Russia says air defences intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones in massive overnight assault
Russia says it intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones during a huge overnight assault, while Kyiv warns Moscow may be preparing a major retaliatory air attack.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify Russian refinery strikes over Moscow’s new air campaign
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to what Kyiv describes as an expanded Russian air campaign.
Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv with €1bn military aid and German-Ukraine drone deal
Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv as Germany prepares €1 billion in military support, €350 million for energy repairs and deeper joint drone production.
South Korea demands Ukraine apology after secret North Korean POW transfer is disclosed
South Korea has demanded an apology after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war despite what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement.
Russia and Germany hold first foreign-minister talks since 2022 as Black Sea food exports take focus
Germany and Russia have held their first foreign-minister talks since before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, focusing on Black Sea grain exports and possible de-escalation.
ArcelorMittal takes $1bn Ukraine charge as Kryvyi Rih steel plant shuts
ArcelorMittal says it cannot safely and sustainably restart its Kryvyi Rih steel operation after four missile strikes in five weeks killed five people, injured 17 and caused extensive production damage, prompting a roughly $1 billion impairment.
Ukraine offers reciprocal Black Sea and energy truce as Zelenskyy puts decision on Russia
Ukraine says it is prepared for reciprocal Black Sea and energy ceasefires, including suspending strikes on Russian export infrastructure if Moscow does the same.