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otherJul 30, 2026

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says

strikeJul 30, 2026

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide ‘broadcast worldwide on an almost daily basis’. India continues to supply arms to Israel despite a “substantial risk” of them being used in the “ongoing genocide against Palestinians” in Gaza, according to a report by Amnesty International. In a report shared with Al Jazeera, the Britain-based rights group on Thursday documented how India has “forged a close and profitable partnership with the Israeli defence sector and has become a significant contributor to the supply chains that support Israel’s military operations”. Recommended Storieslist of 4 items - list 1 of 4How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense - list 2 of 4How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023 - list 3 of 4Not just the US: How 51 countries armed Israel during Gaza war - list 4 of 4‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards “Amnesty International investigators analysed 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components shipped from India to Israel since 7 October 2023,” the report titled The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel said, referring to the beginning of the massive Israeli offensive on Gaza. According to the report, Indian companies have supplied at least 390,516 small arms parts for military-grade weapons, 564,970 parts of explosive ordnance – such as drone warheads and artillery shell casings – and 298 components of military vehicles to Israeli military suppliers. Amnesty said it used shipment trade data to reveal how weapons, ammunition, parts and components were shipped to Israeli companies that supply them to the country’s army. The rights group said its researchers “systematically excluded” shipments that may have been destined for civilian use, adding that they identified India’s exports of weapons and ammunition, including parts and accessories, categorised under the internationally recognised Harmonised System codes (HS Code) 93+ and 8710+. Earlier this year, Al Jazeera also obtained 91 Indian customs export documents covering arms-related shipments to Israel in 2024 under the classification code 93069000, which refers to “bombs, grenades”, according to India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s customs book. The documents showed Indian firms exporting weapons components to Israeli arms manufacturers, including Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, IMI Systems Limited and MCT Materials. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2024 issued provisional measures that ordered Israel to take action to prevent genocide in Gaza. Since then, many human rights groups and independent United Nations experts have called Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide. Agnes Callamard, Amnesty International’s secretary-general, said the group’s report “reveals India’s continuing support to the Israeli military and defence sector despite the genocide in Gaza, which has been broadcast worldwide on an almost daily basis for years”. “India manufactures and supplies arms transferred to Israel through its ownership and control over key supplier companies,” Callamard said. “Not only has India failed to regulate arms exports to Israel by private companies in line with international law and standards, it has also deepened its defence partnership with Israel.” Historically, India and Israel have deep ties in the areas of defence and security matters. India has been Israel’s largest defence purchaser for years, including 29 percent of the total sales between 2020 and 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Israel ranked third during the same period in India’s list of countries it sells arms to, with 15 percent of the imports coming from there – after Russia with 40 percent and France with 29 percent, SIPRI data shows. India and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation aimed at enhancing military, industrial and technological ties on November 4, 2025. During a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, the two countries, in a joint statement, “acknowledged the significant growth made in defence cooperation between their nations, both in scope and scale” and “provided a vision and a roadmap for future defence cooperation”. Modi has frequently described Netanyahu as a “dear friend”, despite the International Criminal Court having issued an arrest warrant in late 2024 for the Israeli premier over the alleged war crimes carried out during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

diplomacyJul 30, 2026

Bulgaria Extends State Control Over Lukoil Fuel Operations

Bulgaria's ruling majority has approved emergency legislative amendments that preserve the authority of the state's special administrator over all major Lukoil companies operating in the country, extending government oversight to aviation and marine fuel operations. The changes were backed by Progressive Bulgaria, DPS, and one GERB lawmaker after the Constitutional Court struck down parts of previous legislation that expanded the administrator's powers. The amendments are intended to prevent control of two companies - Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria and Lukoil Bulgaria Bunker - from reverting to their parent company, Lukoil International, which remains under US and UK sanctions imposed over Russia's war in Ukraine. ...

economicJul 30, 2026

Bulgaria Extends State Control Over Lukoil Fuel Operations

Bulgaria Extends State Control Over Lukoil Fuel Operations

strikeJul 30, 2026

Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices

- Shell reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, benefitting from wartime fossil fuel prices. - The London-listed company posted adjusted earnings of $9.84 billion for the April to June period, comfortably beating analyst expectations of $8.79 billion. - It marks Shell's best quarterly result since the second quarter of 2022, when oil and gas prices surged in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. British energy major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, benefitting from the jump in oil and gas prices amid the sprawling Middle East conflict. The oil giant posted adjusted earnings of $9.84 billion for the April to June period, comfortably beating analyst expectations of $8.79 billion, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus. A separate, company-provided analyst forecast had put Shell's expected second-quarter profit at $8.92 billion. Shell reported adjusted earnings of $4.26 billion over the same period a year ago and $6.92 billion over the first three months of 2026. It marks Shell's best quarterly result since the second quarter of 2022, when the company reported earnings of $11.47 billion as oil and gas prices surged in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "Volatility is the new normal," Shell CEO Wael Sawan told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Thursday. "What we have been trying to build is a company that is able to thrive through volatility. So, you're absolutely right, of course, the macro is such that the commodity prices are high and that provides a very strong tailwind for our results," Sawan said. "But there are two key elements that we can control, which we are continuing to deliver very, very well. One is outstanding operational performance, and you see it across every one of our businesses, which in itself underwrites the second. And the second, of course, is very strong trading and optimization," he added. Shell said it would maintain the pace of its share buyback program at $3 billion over the next quarter. The bumper result comes as energy majors receive a profit boost from soaring fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war. Key highlights from Q2: - Cash flow from operations of $21.4 billion, supported by higher realized prices. - Net debt came in at $41.75 billion, down from $52.6 billion at the end of the first quarter. - Capital expenditure outlook for 2026 unchanged at a range of $24 billion to $26 billion. The U.S. on Wednesday launched its first airstrike in the Middle East since pausing its bombing campaign last week. U.S. Central Command described the strikes as a "powerful response" to Tuesday's attempted Iranian attacks on American forces in the Middle East. London-listed shares of Shell have jumped around 21% so far this year, although the company lags the likes of Britain's BP and France's TotalEnergies, as well as U.S. majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron.

economicJul 30, 2026

Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices

Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices

strikeJul 30, 2026

Pilotless warplane with F-35 powers to boost Israel's war plans

Listen to this article in summarized format The initiative comes as Israel outlines plans to reduce US defense aid to Israel over the coming decade and replace it with joint military development and production, said the official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the discussions. Also read: Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack Part of that plan involves developing a homegrown and pilotless warplane whose capabilities could resemble the F-35, the most advanced of Israel’s fleet of military jets, according to the official, who said a variety of foreign countries could take part. Israel already fields a range of propeller-driven military drones, mostly for tactical missions. The costly and inconclusive US-Israeli war against Iran and the destruction wrought by Israel’s campaign in Gaza have eroded what was once bedrock bipartisan support in Washington, raising the possibility of political restrictions on US weapons sales. That has spurred a search for domestic alternatives. The country has been shut out by its weapons suppliers in the past. In the late 1960s, hit with a French arms embargo, Israel manufactured the Nesher and Kfir warplanes before ending those production lines within a few years. A decade later, it abandoned the development of an advanced fighter-bomber, Lavi, amid US pressure. Then, Washington sought to fend off potential competition for US defense exports to Israel and other clients. Now, with the Israelis waging wars on several fronts, whether they should be getting US military hardware at all is a subject of fierce debate on Capitol Hill. “If trends in American politics continue along their current trajectory, Israel might not even be permitted to purchase American fighter-bombers in the future,” wrote David Rodman of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, an Israeli think tank, in a policy paper published on Wednesday. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)

otherJul 30, 2026

Pilotless warplane with F-35 powers to boost Israel's war plans

Pilotless warplane with F-35 powers to boost Israel's war plans

strikeJul 30, 2026

Russia’s Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 8, Injures at Least 30 Across Ukraine

Russia’s Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 8, Injures at Least 30 Across Ukraine

strikeJul 30, 2026

Russia’s Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage Kills 8, Injures at Least 30 Across Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack across Ukraine on July 30, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 30 in strikes that hit Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, and other regions. Kyiv Post journalists in the capital’s different districts heard air raid sirens shortly after 1 a.m., followed by a series of explosions. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. In Kyiv, one person was killed and two others wounded, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES). Fires erupted in the capital’s Sviatoshynskyi district, where a five-story non-residential building and a garage complex were set ablaze, while a market caught fire in the Obolonskyi district. In the surrounding Kyiv region, a private home was destroyed, leaving five people injured, including a child. Photos released by Kyiv’s emergency service showed firefighters spraying water into heavily damaged buildings and working through piles of rubble as rescue operations continued. Lviv also came under attack, with multiple explosions reported across the city. Residential high-rises on Paton and Vyhovskoho streets caught fire, injuring 15 people, 14 of whom were hospitalized, regional governor Maksym Kozytsky said. Rescue crews continued searching through the rubble as residents joined efforts to clear debris. “People remain trapped beneath the collapsed building on Paton Street. The rescue operation is ongoing,” Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy said. Russian Missiles Attack Kyiv Overnight, Fires Reported in Sviatoshynskyi and Obolon The deadliest strike was reported in the settlement of Radushne in the Dnipropetrovsk region, where two private homes were destroyed and five others damaged. Emergency officials said three adults and two girls – aged 5 and 12 – were killed, eight were injured, and several others could still be trapped beneath the rubble. In the Poltava region, Russian drones struck warehouse facilities belonging to a local enterprise, killing one person, according to regional authorities. A Nova Poshta logistics terminal was also hit, though no injuries were reported there. The attack comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range strikes on Ukrainian cities. Last month was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022, according to the United Nations, as Moscow increased its missile and drone attacks against populated areas. Ukraine has also stepped up retaliatory strikes against targets inside Russia in recent months, aiming in part to increase pressure on Moscow to return to negotiations after nearly four and a half years of war. The latest barrage came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing another mass aerial assault and urged Ukraine’s allies to accelerate deliveries of air-defense missiles. “This primarily concerns the United States and those partners that have missiles for Patriot systems and can support our defense,” Zelensky said. “Every partner knows what is needed and fully understands the consequences of delay.” In early July, US President Donald Trump said he intended to allow Ukraine to produce surface-to-air missiles as Russia intensified its ballistic missile attacks. Ukraine has relied heavily on US-made Patriot air-defense systems, the only systems currently capable of reliably intercepting some Russian ballistic missiles, but Kyiv remains critically short of PAC-3 interceptor missiles. Zelensky said Tuesday that he had a “positive talks” with Trump and that the US president had agreed to provide Ukraine with Patriot production licenses. You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

strikeJul 30, 2026

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as war escalates, spreading to Egypt - Businessday NG

The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran in response to attacks on American military bases in the Middle East, escalating a conflict that has spread across the region. The US struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets “including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities,” US Central Command said in a Wednesday night post on X. “The strikes aimed to further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies to American forces, commercial shipping, and neighboring Gulf countries,” the command added. While Centcom described the strikes as a “heavy wave,” there was no indication the latest operation had targeted key bridges or other civilian infrastructure that would signal a major expansion of the US military campaign. “We’re going to be hitting them very hard because it’s our turn to hit them,” President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday afternoon. “They know what’s coming. They’re asking us not to do it.” The US and Iran had paused an exchange of strikes at the end of last week in an effort to further diplomatic talks and bring an end to the months-long war. Yet that lull ended Tuesday night when the Guard Corps carried out a surprise assault, firing multiple ballistic missiles at an American military base in Jordan. US officials said all of the incoming missiles were intercepted, but the attack sent oil prices soaring as markets feared a return to all-out war. The resumption of hostilities came just hours after Trump had claimed Washington and Tehran were making progress in discussions and that he preferred a deal with Iran rather than ordering more strikes. The president struck a fiery tone on Wednesday morning after Iran’s overnight attacks, telling a Fox News reporter in a phone interview that he intended to hit back “hard.” Instead of winding down, the Iran war appears to be expanding. The US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Tuesday after Riyadh said it had countered drones launched by Iraqi groups targeting its oil facilities. Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have also attacked vessels in the Red Sea. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to dateOpen In Whatsapp

strikeJul 30, 2026

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as war escalates, spreading to Egypt - Businessday NG

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as war escalates, spreading to Egypt - Businessday NG

strikeJul 30, 2026

Kazakh President Tokayev’s ‘Humble’ Query for Peace

Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian city of Omsk last weekend for a bilateral cooperation forum, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev decided to share his thoughts on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Offering what he himself described as his “humble opinion,” Tokayev suggested freezing the frontlines at their current positions while simultaneously restarting peace negotiations. “Then, naturally, with security guarantees from the major powers, including Russia, it would be possible to move toward the long-awaited peace,” the Kazakh president said while presenting his opening remarks alongside Putin and the media. Tokayev’s words made international headlines, coming from one of the few world leaders who has maintained close trading ties with Russia since 2022. For the same reason, Kazakhstan has also remained largely silent about the war, as have the other Central Asian states with close relations to Russia. Tokayev’s call comes as Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian oil and gas facilities, among them the marine terminal in Novorossiysk, through which 80 percent of Kazakhstan’s oil exports pass via the CPC pipeline. As these attacks have increasingly affected Kazakhstan’s economy, Astana now appears to have taken a more assertive diplomatic approach in an effort to restore normal export operations. A Humble Proposal Lacking Mediation Besides calling for new negotiations, Tokayev also proposed returning “to the ‘Istanbul Formula 2.0,’ given the significant progress that was achieved there,” referring to the rounds of negotiations that took in Turkiye in 2022 and 2025. Those talks ultimately failed. Tokayev’s proposal did not go unanswered by either Ukraine or Russia. Putin promptly assured the Kazakh president that he would provide him with a briefing “regarding the Ukrainian issue.” The Kremlin’s position on the matter was elaborated later that day by presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who blamed Kyiv for the lack of peace before adding: “A freeze as such is impossible… For us, there is a key condition: we must achieve our goals.” A markedly more positive response came from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who wrote that he appreciated Tokayev’s proposal to Putin, calling it “a realistic, timely, and wise message.” The exchange contrasted sharply with the way Kazakhstan and Ukraine have previously communicated regarding the war’s impact on the Kazakh economy. As recently as November last year, after Ukrainian attacks in Novorossiysk put a mooring unit used for loading oil out of operation, Kazakhstan criticized the action, stating that the facility was “safeguarded by norms of international law.” Furthermore, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its expectation that Kyiv would refrain from such attacks in the future. The criticism was, however, quickly rejected by Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated that “all of Ukraine’s efforts are focused on repelling full-scale Russian aggression.” Kyiv also reminded Kazakhstan that the country had not publicly condemned Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians or energy infrastructure. In the half-year that has passed since this diplomatic exchange, Ukraine has demonstrated that attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including the CPC pipeline and its terminals, would continue, with ships connected to the CPC being hit just days before Tokayev’s call for peace. In response to these attacks, Kazakhstan once again condemned the strikes by Ukraine. Just two days before Tokayev’s trip to Omsk, the attacks had reached a point where oil loading was forced to be suspended. When exports through the pipeline resumed on July 27, output had fallen by more than half, from 2.16 million barrels per day to 1 million. While Tokayev’s speech may appear to mark a new approach, it remains a very modest one. At no point did the Kazakh head of state use the word “war” to describe the conflict in Ukraine, nor did he assign blame for its outbreak. Likewise, despite expressing sympathy for the young people losing their lives in the conflict, Tokayev ruled out acting as a mediator himself, stating that the Russians “are fully capable of resolving the issues on the agenda without intermediaries.” Tokayev made his statement while sitting next to Putin. This is, however, in line with earlier statements. Tokayev has previously declined to take on such a role, saying that Kazakhstan would only be willing to serve as a venue for negotiations. Instead, the Kazakh president appears to be attempting to distance his country and its economy from the war. Rather than accepting Tokayev’s proposal, Russia seems to be using it to reinforce its own narrative. On July 28, Peskov stated that Kyiv “continues its terrorist activity,” citing, among other examples, attacks on the CPC oil terminal. While Tokayev’s statement is unlikely to bring about any real change in the current course of the war, it does demonstrate that Kazakhstan is willing to articulate positions distinct from those of Russia. Whether future Ukrainian strikes further strain Kazakh-Russian relations now remains to be seen.

otherJul 30, 2026

Kazakh President Tokayev’s ‘Humble’ Query for Peace

Kazakh President Tokayev’s ‘Humble’ Query for Peace

strikeJul 30, 2026

US Conducts Fresh Strikes as Iran War Escalates

The US launched a new wave of strikes targeting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after attacks on American military bases in the Middle East, deepening a conflict that is rapidly spreading across the region. (Source: Bloomberg)

strikeJul 30, 2026

Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says

CAIRO (AP) — Jordan’s air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran Thursday morning, the country's state-run Petra news agency said, hours after the U.S. military announced it had completed “a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. No casualties were reported from Jordan's interception of the missiles, the news agency quoted the spokesman for the country's armed forces as saying. The U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that for over two hours the U.S. had struck “dozens” of targets belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, including military command centers as well as missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance and defense sites. The new strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts U.S. troops. Iranian state media said two people were wounded in attacks on the island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz and that explosions were also reported in Khuzestan province to the northwest. The latest barrage came after the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Iran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers on Wednesday. Elsewhere, drone strikes ignited fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the strikes on a U.S.-owned floating storage facility and a Greek-owned tanker. No injuries were reported. The flare-ups on multiple fronts after several days of relative calm raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy and is unpopular among Americans. The fighting was also likely to add to concerns that the U.S. is further drawing down already diminished stockpiles of sophisticated munitions needed to defend its bases and allies.

strikeJul 30, 2026

Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says

Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says

otherJul 30, 2026

How the wars in Iran and Ukraine are colliding on the world’s largest lake

How the wars in Iran and Ukraine are colliding on the world’s largest lake

strikeJul 30, 2026

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries with major strikes

Wildberries: Why Ukraine is blowing up Russia’s ‘Amazon’ with massive strikes Kyiv has targeted warehouses and logistics centres in a bid to bring the impact of the war home to ordinary Russians Ukraine launched a wave of overnight drone strikes deep into Russia early Wednesday, hitting a major logistics hub belonging to e-commerce Wildberries in the Ryazan region. At least nine Wildberries facilities have been targeted in the past two weeks as Kyiv steps up attacks on warehouses, after accusing the firm of helping to bolster Vladimir Putin’s war machine. According to Data Insight analyst Sergei Semko, goods destroyed by strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Moscow and Tambov regions alone were worth up to an estimated $2.9 billion. What is Wildberries? Wildberries is Russia's largest online marketplace. It has been called the country's equivalent of Amazon, as its business model resembles a mix of Amazon Marketplace, eBay, and Temu. Founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim, who is now Russia's richest woman, the company has since become the dominant e-commerce platform in Russia and several neighbouring countries. Hosting millions of third-party sellers, the platform sells almost everything, from electronics to groceries. It operates a vast network of warehouses, sorting centres, and logistics hubs across Russia. Now, its facilities are being deliberately targeted by Ukrainian drones. Why is Ukraine attacking Wildberries? Kyiv’s reasons for attacking Wildberries appear to be two-fold. Ukrainian officials say that the company's warehouses and transport network is actively involved in storing or transport goods that ultimately support the Russian military, a claim Moscow denies. Because Kyiv alleges that the company is part of Russia's wartime logistics and economic infrastructure, they insist Wildberries’ infrastructure is a legitimate target. However, the attacks also appear to be part of an attempt to increase economic pressure on Russia. An executive at Ukraine’s leading arms producer, Fire Point, emphasised that Wildberries is being targeted partly because of its partnership with state-controlled bank VTB. In an interview posted on Monday, Denys Shtilerman, Fire Point’s co-founder and chief designer, described Wildberries as the largest borrower in Russia and said its demise would lead to the collapse of a large number of banks, including VTB. Described as the “backbone” of what the Kremlin calls the Russian “platform economy,” Wildberries has been considered central to plans for economic growth after the government purchased a 5 per cent stake in the company earlier this year. Together, Wildberries and competitor Ozon, account for economic activity worth around 8.5% of Russia's GDP. They support around 4 million jobs, or more than 5% of Russia's workforce. As the country continues to face a steadily-weakening rouble, and a steadily-increasing inflation rate, the central bank has cut its key interest rate to 14 per cent, highlighting the growing strain on Russia's wartime economy. Continued Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries are set to further add to this pressure. How has Russia responded? For Russia, the attacks on Wildberries mark another severe economic blow amidst the increasing cost of sustaining its war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has acknowledged it may have to financially prop up Wildberries, which has lost 10 per cent of its warehousing capacity and a huge amounts of stock as a result of Ukrainian attacks. Meanwhile, the US Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday. After meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the bipartisan procedural vote secured an 86-12 majority. The bill is set to penalise countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments

strikeJul 30, 2026

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries with major strikes

Why Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries with major strikes

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