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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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Wall Street Takes a Breather After Record-Breaking Rally

After a blistering run to fresh highs, U.S. stock futures paused on Friday, signaling a moment of reflection for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all hovered near record levels, with futures inching up just 0.1% across the board.

The rally was fueled by encouraging economic data, including strong retail sales and a dip in jobless claims, which helped ease concerns over the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on consumer spending. However, the momentum slowed as investors digested mixed earnings reports and awaited further clarity on monetary policy.

Netflix kicked off Big Tech earnings with a solid beat on both profit and revenue, yet its stock slipped in premarket trading as investors hoped for more aggressive guidance upgrades. Upcoming reports from 3M, American Express, and Charles Schwab are expected to provide further insight into corporate resilience.

Meanwhile, the drama surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell has simmered down, though speculation continues over his potential replacement and the future direction of interest rates.

With Wall Street still basking in the glow of recent gains, today’s pause may be less about hesitation and more about recalibration. Investors are watching closely to see whether this rally has more fuel—or if it’s time to cool off.

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