Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news from Russia Ukraine. Get real-time updates on Russia-Ukraine war, policy decisions, legislative actions, headline-grabbing statements and various other developments happening in the both countries.

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and a missile strike, hitting energy infrastructure and wounding at least 15 people.

The legislation, which would allow the president to levy a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian uranium, gas and oil, has gained momentum in the Senate as Trump has signaled he will escalate US action against Russia.

A bipartisan bill in Congress would enable President Trump to slap "bone-crushing sanctions" on Russia, says Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

The way to get a peace agreement is to change the battlefield.

Ukraine Hits 60 Crypto Firms to Block Military Funds Ukraine has taken a bold step by sanctioning 60 virtual asset companies, most of which are linked to Russia. The move is aimed at cutting off money channels that may be used to fund Russia’s military actions.

Hundreds of Russian attack drones and more than two dozen cruise missiles targeted Ukraine overnight, killing at least two people, Ukraine said.

Russia’s 2025 summer offensive in Ukraine has devolved into a brutal war of attrition, with Moscow suffering its steepest casualties since the invasion began—an estimated 31,000 killed in action since May 1st alone.

President Trump now wants to give more weapons to Ukraine and is threatening increased sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war in 50 days. The president explained why in a phone call with our partners at BBC News.