Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin’s backers decry Kyiv’s Western allies.
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Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?
Relentless Ukrainian strikes on refineries have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.
Published On 4 Jul 2026
Ukraine hits oil and military facilities near Russia’s St Petersburg
Kyiv’s drones disrupt St Petersburg internet and flights as Russian strikes halt a gas facility in central Ukraine.
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Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivk
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Published On 4 Jul 2026
Russia’s advance collapses in Ukraine, ‘40,000’ troops killed in June
Ukraine’s long-range strikes hit targets in Russia, where anxiety is rising.
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What is Nayara, the Indian firm Russia is reportedly importing oil from?
Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities causing long queues for fuel across the country.
Russia’s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys ‘asymmetrical tactics’
Putin wobbles as Russia’s top brass stays mum on Kyiv’s long-range strikes, which analysts say look set to continue.
Five killed in Ukraine a day after deadliest Russian attacks this year
Separately, at least 10 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Russian-controlled areas.
German prosecutors allege Ukraine ordered Nord Stream pipeline attack
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of ‘war crime’ and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.
![Police escort Serhii K. before a hearing with the German Federal Public Prosecutor, in Karlsruhe, Germany, November 27, 2025, after Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of the Ukrainian man, suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. [Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-11-27T141610Z_790974939_RC225IA95SHD_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORDSTREAM-1782950790.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
At least 22 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
Dozens also injured as Ukraine’s forces defend against ballistic missiles, drone barrage targeting capital.
