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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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Trump and Starmer Meet in Scotland for High-Stakes Talks on Trade and Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened Monday at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland for pivotal discussions on international trade and the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The meeting follows the recent signing of a UK-U.S. trade agreement that lowers tariffs on key sectors like automotive and aerospace. However, Starmer is pressing for further concessions—particularly on steel and aluminum tariffs, which remain at 50%. Trump, fresh off a major trade deal with the EU, indicated no changes to those duties but praised the UK deal as “great for both sides”.

Beyond trade, Gaza dominated the agenda. Starmer urged Trump to help revive stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the “unspeakable suffering” of Palestinians amid widespread starvation and displacement. The UK has joined efforts to airdrop aid and evacuate children, while Trump pledged increased U.S. aid but called for broader international involvement.

Starmer faces mounting pressure at home to recognize Palestinian statehood, a move already announced by France for September. While Starmer insists recognition must come through a negotiated peace, over 220 British MPs—including many from his own Labour Party—are demanding swifter action.

The leaders also touched on the war in Ukraine and broader geopolitical stability. After their meeting, they are expected to travel to Aberdeen for a private engagement, continuing Trump’s blend of diplomacy and leisure on his five-day visit to Scotland.


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