U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.

"The plant produced electronics and components for Russian missiles. The very missiles that strike our cities, our villages and civilians," he said. British Storm Shadow missiles were used to hit Kremniy El plant in the border region of Bryansk, Ukraine's military said.

Russian and Ukrainian officials are making contradictory claims of battlefield successes in their 4-year-old war

Beskrestnov warned that interceptor drones may "turn out to be useless" in the next phase, calling for new research into countering faster Shaheds.

As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.

Russia resumes oil loadings at Sheskharis and reportedly provides Iran with intelligence to target U.S. military assets.

While the world focuses on the escalating Iran war and tensions between Washington and Tehran, Russia appears to be quietly tightening its grip on eastern Ukraine. In a revealing exchange with Donetsk leader Denis Pushilin,

Russian attack kills 11 in Kharkiv, including 2 children * Ukraine halts Russian offensive toward Zaporizhzhia, killing, injuring 300 Russian troops, HUR claims *