Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev slammed President Trump’s new deadline for a cease-fire in Ukraine as “a threat and a step towards war.”

President Trump’s threats have raised questions about how much leverage the United States has left with Moscow.

US President Donald Trump dramatically shortened his Russia–Ukraine ceasefire ultimatum, giving Moscow just 10 days to reach a peace agreement—or face sweeping new US sanctions and tariffs. The Kremlin’s response?

A Russian court has fined Zoom Communications 79.6 million roubles ($965,779) for failing to comply with legal requirements governing foreign entities operating in Russia's internet space, the Moscow courts press service said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian hackers carried out a cyberattack against Russia's Aeroflot airline, reports said. (Credit: Reuters)

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On July 14, 2025, in Moscow, Russia, @deafpain shared a video of a brownout prank. In the video, the author is seen slowly walking toward a power box before pulling the switch, triggering a sudden power outage in the building.

A sweeping cyberattack has forced hundreds of pharmacies across Russia—primarily in Moscow—to shut down, per reports. The breach comes just one day after a massive hack crippled Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline,