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United States
> President Trump warned he will impose “devastating” sanctions on any state trading with Russia and signaled readiness to deploy nuclear submarines near Russian waters, a posture analysts called dangerously unpredictable yet potentially deterring.
> U.S. Ambassador to NATO said such sanctions would leave Moscow “friendless and cash-starved,” stressing alliance unity.
> Special Envoy Jacob Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks; Washington expects “tangible results” within days, hinting at back-channel diplomacy.
> The Senate left for recess without passing a new Russia sanctions package, delaying expanded financial pressure until at least September.
> U.S. officials are drafting penalties against Chinese firms aiding Russia’s military, widening the economic battlefield beyond Europe.
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Europe & the World
> NATO is finalizing a multi-year funding mechanism to lock in predictable aid for Kyiv, reducing exposure to political cycles and signaling long-term commitment.
> Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Warsaw will announce fresh artillery-and-drone aid “within weeks,” reinforcing Ukraine’s eastern flank.
> Chancellor Merz’s government is weighing the transfer of an additional Patriot battery to Ukraine; Berlin insiders expect a decision shortly.
> European counter-intelligence operations have crippled several Russian sabotage cells, limiting espionage and infrastructure attacks on the continent.
> NATO reiterated its “ironclad” support for Ukraine and urged Moscow to accept an immediate ceasefire, underscoring diplomatic isolation.
United States
> President Trump warned he will impose “devastating” sanctions on any state trading with Russia and signaled readiness to deploy nuclear submarines near Russian waters, a posture analysts called dangerously unpredictable yet potentially deterring.
> U.S. Ambassador to NATO said such sanctions would leave Moscow “friendless and cash-starved,” stressing alliance unity.
> Special Envoy Jacob Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks; Washington expects “tangible results” within days, hinting at back-channel diplomacy.
> The Senate left for recess without passing a new Russia sanctions package, delaying expanded financial pressure until at least September.
> U.S. officials are drafting penalties against Chinese firms aiding Russia’s military, widening the economic battlefield beyond Europe.
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Europe & the World
> NATO is finalizing a multi-year funding mechanism to lock in predictable aid for Kyiv, reducing exposure to political cycles and signaling long-term commitment.
> Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Warsaw will announce fresh artillery-and-drone aid “within weeks,” reinforcing Ukraine’s eastern flank.
> Chancellor Merz’s government is weighing the transfer of an additional Patriot battery to Ukraine; Berlin insiders expect a decision shortly.
> European counter-intelligence operations have crippled several Russian sabotage cells, limiting espionage and infrastructure attacks on the continent.
> NATO reiterated its “ironclad” support for Ukraine and urged Moscow to accept an immediate ceasefire, underscoring diplomatic isolation.
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