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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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EU Pauses Tariff Retaliation, Eyes August Trade Deal with U.S.

In a strategic move aimed at de-escalating trade tensions, the European Union has announced a delay in imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The tariffs, originally scheduled to take effect on Monday, were suspended following a letter from President Donald Trump outlining new 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports starting August 1.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the bloc’s preference for diplomacy over confrontation, stating, “This is now the time for negotiations.” She confirmed that the EU would use the remaining time before August to pursue a resolution, while continuing preparations for countermeasures should talks fail.

The EU’s decision reflects its broader strategy to maintain stability in its $2 trillion trade relationship with the United States, which includes major exports such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and wine. Trade ministers from the 27 member states are set to meet Monday to discuss next steps and assess the potential impact of the proposed U.S. tariffs.

As global markets brace for potential fallout, the EU’s pause signals a cautious optimism that diplomacy might still prevail.

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