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Zelenskyy appoints Svyrydenko to head Ukraine’s government during the conflict with Russia

Zelenskyy appoints Svyrydenko to head Ukraine's government during the conflict with Russia

Ukrainian Government Restructuring Under Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making significant changes to his government, displaying frustration as the war with Russia drags on for more than three years. The first deputy prime minister and current economy minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, has been chosen to take the reins as the next prime minister. Meanwhile, the […]

Trade Between Russia and China Drops 9% in 2025, Decreasing by $11 Billion

Trade Between Russia and China Drops 9% in 2025, Decreasing by $11 Billion

China’s customs agency revealed on Monday that trade between China and Russia dropped by 9.1% to $1,064.8 billion in the first half of 2025. This decline in trade between these two authoritarian regimes seems to be rising, which is concerning for Russia given that China became its crucial economic partner after the invasion of Ukraine. […]

Trump takes a tougher approach to Russia

The Memo: Trump adopts new aggressive stance on Russia

President Trump has recently adopted a bolder stance regarding Russia, announcing plans to focus military support in Ukraine through NATO allies and threatening sanctions against Moscow’s trading partners. While the sanctions won’t take effect for about 50 days, this marks a clear shift in the president’s approach. Historically, Trump has expressed skepticism about the speed […]

Graham and Blumenthal praise Trump’s new plan for sanctions on Russia

Graham and Blumenthal praise Trump's new plan for sanctions on Russia

Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are advocating for new sanctions against Russia and expressed support for Trump’s strong warning to impose severe sanctions on Moscow if President Putin doesn’t halt attacks on Ukraine soon. “The resources that have been used to finance Russia’s aggression in Ukraine—like the purchasing of cheap energy—cannot go unpunished […]

Trump Warns Russia About Tariffs Due to Ukraine Conflict

Trump Warns Russia About Tariffs Due to Ukraine Conflict

Trump Issues Warning on Tariffs If Russia Fails to Act On Monday, President Donald Trump warned of “severe” tariffs on Russia if the country does not resolve its issues with Ukraine in the upcoming weeks, particularly when he meets NATO Director Mark Latte. Trump stated that if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t cooperate with Ukraine […]

Trump issues ultimatum to Russia

Trump issues ultimatum to Russia

It’s Monday. Today marks a year since the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, just after the first assassination attempt on President Trump, leaving everyone on edge. If you’re curious about that day, our previous report may be worth a look. In today’s edition: Trump is addressing two significant Russian threats Tariffs loom for […]

Survey shows most Democrats continue to think the Russia collusion story was true

Survey shows most Democrats continue to think the Russia collusion story was true

Poll Reveals Ongoing Belief in Russia Conspiracy Among Democrats A recently conducted Rasmussen poll shows that a significant number of Democrats continue to believe in theories surrounding a Russian conspiracy related to the 2016 election. The poll, which surveyed 1,014 voters on July 6-7, found that 60% of Democratic voters think “the Trump campaign conspired […]

Lavrov warns against military partnerships aimed at Russia and North Korea

Lavrov warns against military partnerships aimed at Russia and North Korea

Russia-North Korea Relations Deepen During a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized the strong ties between Russia and North Korea, describing them as “invincible fighting brothers.” He expressed concerns about the growing alliances forming between the United States, Japan, and South Korea, as reported by the Russian […]

Italian court rules that UniCredit must leave Russia to finalize BPM acquisition.

Italian court rules that UniCredit must leave Russia to finalize BPM acquisition.

Italian Court Rules on Unicredit’s Acquisition of Banco BPM The Italian court has stated that in order for Unicredit to proceed with its acquisition of Banco BPM, the bank must adhere to the government’s requirement to withdraw from Russia. The government’s demands, set forth by Giorgia Meloni, were deemed “completely legal,” and the court found […]