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Trump Confirms US Envoy Witkoff To Travel To Russia 'Next Week'
International Business Times
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August 4, 2025
President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a looming US sanctions deadline and escalating tensions with Moscow. Speaking to reporters, Trump also said that two nuclear...
Ukrainian Drone Hits Oil Depot Near Sochi, Triggers Mega Blast | Videos
News18
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August 3, 2025
Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 16:53 IST Russian authorities blame a massive oil depot fire near Sochi on a Ukrainian drone attack. Sochi's airport suspended flights. A Russian missile strike hit Mykolaiv, injuring seven. Ukrainian Drone Hits Oil...
Trump says special envoy Witkoff may travel to Russia on Wednesday or Thursday
TASS
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August 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, August 4. /TASS/. US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff may travel to Russia on Wednesday or Thursday, US President Donald Trump said. Trump told reporters before departing for Washington from Bedminster, New Jersey, that Witkoff...
Glam Russians arrested after selfie videos in front of oil terminal blaze hit by Ukraine
Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
Russian police have detained two girls who were filming TikTok videos against the backdrop of the burning oil depot in Sochi, Russia's main resort city, after Ukraine launched a major strike. Some 30 huge explosions led to a massive inferno at the...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
Doctor among several Kiwis injured on front line in Ukraine
The New Zealand Herald
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August 3, 2025
Mark told the Herald he has “nothing but respect” for her. “After three years of operations, she has a very good understanding of the geopolitical situation and the tactical and strategic challenges Ukraine faces,” Mark said. For safety reasons,...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Palm Beach County in week ending July 26?
South Palm Beach Today - Florida
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August 3, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Palm Beach County...
A different kind of summer: 'Holidays with the army’: Poland’s strategy to build an army of reservists
RTL Today
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August 3, 2025
Sweaty and out of breath, young Poles train near Warsaw, throwing grenades and evacuating the wounded. Rather than relaxing on the beach, they’ve chosen military training for their summer holidays. Nearly 10,000 men and women have signed up for...
Ukraine Accelerates Kyiv Housing Recovery After July 31 Attack
Mezha
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August 2, 2025
Following the recent shelling of Kyiv, the Ukrainian government has made an important decision aimed at accelerating the process of restoring damaged housing. The new mechanism provides for simplified procedures and the possibility of parallel...
Ukraine: Kyiv death toll rises, Russia ignores Trump warning
Deutsche Welle
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August 1, 2025
Skip next section Trump calls Russian attack 'disgusting' as envoy heads to Moscow 08/01/2025August 1, 2025Trump calls Russian attack 'disgusting' as envoy heads to Moscow US President Donald Trump criticized the latest Russian missile and drone...
Russian crypto holders get clarity on travel restrictions for digital assets
Cryptopolitan
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August 3, 2025
Russia’s requirements to declare cash when leaving the country and limits on the export of foreign currency do not apply to the crypto holdings of people traveling abroad, a legal analyst has clarified as the summer season peaks. The exemption is...
Kyiv Post’s Correspondent in Action in the US State Department
Kyiv Post
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August 2, 2025
Kyiv Post is proud to have its own correspondent in the US State Department who is in the right place to ask all the pertinent questions and to be the first to provide insights and scoops. Our Chief Correspondent in Washington DC is Alex Raufoglu....
The 'secret' Spanish paradise beach ruined by influencers: Videos show piles of rubbish and tourists queuing to reach sand at Majorca beauty spot lauded by Instagrammers
Daily Mail
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August 3, 2025
A 'secret' paradise beach in Mallorca has become a crowded hotspot after influencers promoted it online. Caló des Moro, once a secluded cove, turned into a tourist-choked destination after Instagrammers posted striking shots of its crystal clear...
Zelensky Congratulates Air Force Warriors On Their Professional Holiday
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, the head of state shared his message via Facebook . "Today is the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A day to express our gratitude to everyone who repels Russian attacks, destroys...
Russia burning as Ukriane launches huge attack on tourist resort loved by Putin
Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
Ukraine launched a major strike on a military-linked oil depot in Sochi, Russia’s main resort city, where Putin is rebuilding one of his palaces. Some 30 huge explosions led to a massive inferno at the facility close to the main airport often used...
‘Oh Gloria Inmarcesible’ – A Glimpse Into Latino Losses in Ukraine
Kyiv Post
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August 3, 2025
Perhaps the most powerful monument to casualties of Russia’s full-scale invasion lies at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the large Independence Square in central Kyiv. A sea of yellow and blue has surged there in recent years, flooding one corner with...
Today Marks Ukrainian Air Force Day
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in accordance with the Presidential Decree of June 27, 2007. The history of world aviation is closely connected with Ukrainian land. It was here...
Moment Russia bombs key Ukrainian bridge in Kherson after mass drone strike hit tourist resort Sochi
Daily Mail
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August 3, 2025
Vladimir Putin bombed a key bridge in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson as he defies Donald Trump and seeks major new territorial gains in the war. Footage shows Russia using two guided bombs to destroy a vital road crossing on the Dnipro...
Billionaire and ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is making drones for Ukraine. What drives him?
Ukrainska Pravda
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Earlier this month, in Denmark, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looked on as then-Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and Swift Beat CEO Eric Schmidt signed a memorandum on long-term strategic partnership. After the meeting, a photo was taken of the...
Ukraine’s Economy Slows Due to Multiple Factors
Kyiv Post
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August 2, 2025
Ukraine’s real GDP will grow by 2.1% in 2025, increasing slightly to 2.3% in 2026, and 3% in 2027, while inflation is expected to slow down, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) set out in its Inflation report for July 2025. Russia’s increasingly...