- Jul 18
Ukraine warns Russia plans to mobilise 500,000 troops after September elections, braces for intense winter fighting
Kyiv's disinformation chief says the Kremlin will call up to half a million men after the Duma vote in September, with some sent to the front within two weeks and others trained for a new axis of attack.
- Jun 25
Kremlin demands explanation after Apple removes Russian social network VK from App Store
Apple has removed a suite of Russian internet apps run by the state-controlled group VK from its App Store, prompting Moscow to demand a formal explanation and threaten to review all cooperation with the tech giant.
