US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
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Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.
From: NewsFeed
Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
Published On 3 Aug 2026
At least 27 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
Exchange of fire intensifies as the war, now in its fifth year, shows no signs of slowing down.
From: NewsFeed
Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again
Ukraine has struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.
Published On 3 Aug 2026
Russian and Ukrainian strikes kill 14 on both sides
Ukrainian strikes target Russian oil hubs and high-rises as Zelenskyy warns of critical Patriot interceptor shortages
From: NewsFeed
Three dead including female bomber in Moscow restaurant attack
At least three people are dead and more than 20 injured after a bomb exploded outside a restaurant in central Moscow.
Published On 2 Aug 2026
Moscow restaurant bombing kills three
Russian officials say more than 21 others were injured in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square.
Russian missile attacks kill at least nine in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Residents trapped as partially collapsed buildings catch fire after deadly strike on Ukrainian capital.
Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia’s nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
