MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-25
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular. For this post, we looked at 26 news sites and located 68 current articles out of 2070 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Military – Daily Press, Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, War in Ukraine – POLITICO, War on the Rocks, Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!, NYT > Russia-Ukraine War, TWZ, The Kyiv Independent, Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News, Lieber Institute West Point, Task & Purpose, War in Ukraine, RealClearDefense - Articles, Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press, News - Ukrainian Women's Guard, Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation, Ukraine Crisis and Putin.
A mockery of Russian air defenses as Ukrainian combat drones flew over St. Petersburg in front of Russian fighter jets during the attack
$1 submitted by /u/ua-stena
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Drones Hit Wildberries Logistics Centers in St. Petersburg and Simferopol, Sparking Massive Fires
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' Hit Again In New Wave Of Ukrainian Strikes
Ukraine struck targets in several parts of Russia early on July 24, including another warehouse of Russian e-commerce retailer Wildberries, as Kyiv continues to expand its retaliatory long-range strike campaign in an effort to force Moscow into negotiations.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Jul 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Russians started this war in full confidence that it will be just a “TV-war”, somewhere far and without compromising their lives. Well, it is now their cities in TV, and their future just like this Wildberries facility in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is getting burned down. 24 July 2026
$1 submitted by /u/neonpurplestar
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Satellite images show Russian Tu-95MS bomber destroyed by Ukraine drone
submitted by /u/newsweek
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated an air campaign.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ukraine war latest: Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 100
Key developments on July 24: Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 1005 killed, 15 injured as Russian forces bombard Sloviansk with glide bombsMilitary factory in Russia's Kirov in flames after reported Flamingo attack, local authorities report casualtiesMajor fire reported
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Evidence of Ukraine using Dutch-built cruise missile in Russia emerges
Photos of scorched, twisted wreckage now circulating from Russian sources may be the first physical proof that a Dutch-built cruise missile has actually been used in combat. Images shared by the open-source tracking account on Telegram show what is presumed to be the tail section of a Ruta Block 1 cruise missile, built by the […]
War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Jul 24, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Europe could help get Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table
Only diplomacy will end this war — and Kyiv’s backers should seek to kick-start talks while the US is mired in Iran
War in Ukraine
Jul 23, 2026 - ft.com
A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Flamingo Cruise Missile Strikes Avitek Plant in Russia's Kirov
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base
RAF Fairford is a major hub for USAF bombers flying missions against Iran and other aircraft transmitting to the Middle East. The post EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The UK Air Base appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Jul 23, 2026 - twz.com
Rubio Vows Iran, Russia Crises Won't Weaken US Commitment To Asia
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his first Southeast Asia trip as America’s top diplomat, he sought to reassure regional partners that the war in Iran and Russia's invasion of Ukraine would not weaken Washington's commitment to the region.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Jul 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
submitted by /u/PjeterPannos
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Shortage of military air traffic controllers impacts safety, mission, watchdog says
For the Air Force in particular, their controllers make about 43% less than their counterparts working at the Federal Aviation Administration. The post Shortage of military air traffic controllers impacts safety, mission, watchdog says appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Task & Purpose
Jul 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Wildberries in St. Petersburg Destroyed by Drones! Third Biggest Hub
submitted by /u/Pitiful_Profession36
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ have left customers in tears – and Putin vulnerable
submitted by /u/theipaper
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Exclusive: Ukraine, US align on new peace push as officials hope Russia accepts air truce
Ukraine and the U.S. are coordinating a new round of peace proposals to present to Moscow, hoping that changing war dynamics could create the opportunity to push Russia toward negotiations, Ukrainian and U.S. officials told the Kyiv Independent.The proposals would reflect what Ukrainian officials describe as new
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
A Ukrainian cruise missile appears to have slammed directly into Russia's AVITEK surface-to-air missile plant in Kirov, setting one of the facility's buildings ablaze.
submitted by /u/rulepanic
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia’s new anti-drone tank shield fails its combat debut
The first publicly documented combat test of Russia’s upgraded anti-drone tank defense system ended in failure, with footage showing a Russian T-72B3A tank taking a direct hit from a Ukrainian FPV drone despite carrying the modified Arena-M active protection system specifically built to stop exactly that threat, Militarnyi reported. The video shows the FPV drone […]
War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Jul 24, 2026 - defence-blog.com
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
Tens of thousands of immigrant drivers have lost their licenses this year.
Military – Daily Press
Jul 24, 2026 - dailypress.com
There is nothing more pathetic or contemptible than watching Russians launch what they thought would be a short splendid war to crush Ukraine in a matter of days, only to fail spectacularly in their own blitzkrieg.
submitted by /u/LocalPowerful6651
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Chaotic Progress: European NATO’s Quest for Stronger Defense
In 2024, Max Bergmann wrote, “NATO Missed a Chance to Transform Itself,” where he argued NATO’s leadership needs to facilitate a strong European pillar of the alliance through structural reforms in European institutions. Two years later, we asked Max to revisit his arguments.Image: The White House via Wikimedia CommonsIn 2024, you argued NATO’s own leadership should facilitate a European pillar. T...
War on the Rocks
Jul 23, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Ukraine Hits More Wildberries Warehouses Near St. Petersburg, Occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries logistics hubs near St. Petersburg and in occupied Crimea, causing fires and disruptions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine also hit a key military facility in Russia’s Kirov region that supplies components for aircraft and missile systems.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Jul 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Ukraine opens probe into defence event after deadly Russian strike
Rare daytime missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 10 people on Friday
War in Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - ft.com
Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 100
submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Major fire reported in St. Petersburg as Ukraine strikes Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries for fifth time in past week
Logistics centers belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, came under fire in the Russian cities of St. Petersburg, and Tver, as well as in the Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on July 24, amid reports of widespread Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the facilities.
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Pathway To Larger B-21 Raider Fleet Was Baked Into Production Ramp-Up Deal
The USAF previously framed the B-21 production boost deal as simply helping accelerate fielding of the bombers next year. The post Pathway To Larger B-21 Raider Fleet Was Baked Into Production Ramp-Up Deal appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Jul 24, 2026 - twz.com
National Guard will spend $290 million on apartments for Washington troops
Originally a mission for 800 National Guardsmen, there are now 4,750 troops are assigned to the Washington, D.C., mobilization. A new housing contract runs through June 2027. The post National Guard will spend $290 million on apartments for Washington troops appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Task & Purpose
Jul 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv arms exhibition, killing at least 10, injuring 100
Air-raid sirens rang out around 11:20 a.m., with Ukraine's Air Force reporting Russian missiles heading to the Ukrainian capital.
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russian online retailer Wildberries becomes target for Ukraine’s drones
Strikes on Wildberries have killed nine people and left small sellers facing millions of roubles in losses
War in Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - ft.com
Dutch-supplied Ruta Block 1 low-cost cruise missile heading to its target in Russia during one of the recent Ukrainian attacks. Published 24.07.2026
submitted by /u/GermanDronePilot
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia took the cages off its newest tanks. The new Arena-M shield bought them a few minutes.
The Russians' new Arena-M systems shoots tiny projectiles at incoming enemy drones. But it didn't save a rare Russian tank assault this week.
Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press
Jul 24, 2026 - euromaidanpress.com
Trump Hung Side-by-Side Photos of Putin and His Granddaughter in the White House. After Backlash, He Swapped Out the Grandkid Pic
submitted by /u/andrewgrabowski
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Military factory in Russia's Kirov in flames after reported Flamingo attack, local authorities report casualties
Flamingo producer Fire Point posted a video of the launch, confirming previous reports that it was one of the company's signature cruise missiles that damaged the facility.
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian FPV Drone Destroys russian Buk-M3 Air Defense System Worth $50 Million (Video)
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
A dangerous Putin has run out of 'alibis'.
The change-over of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from General Oleksandr Syrskyi to Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi, and which initially generated much internet speculation following on from the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov as the then Minister of Defence, has best been described by Anna Danylchuk (left). She reported, "He [Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi] heard the people, he heard th...
Ukraine Crisis and Putin
Jul 23, 2026 - ukukraine.blogspot.com
🇺🇦❗️Zelensky: "Next year, Ukraine will have drones capable of flying 5-10 thousand kilometers. Now we have UAVs with a range of 3,000+ km. This year, they will be 4,000 km."
submitted by /u/LocalPowerful6651
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Helicopters Just Took Center Stage In Rim Of The Pacific Sinking Exercises
Allied rotorcraft employed at least four different missile types against retired warships during the massive Pacific exercise. The post Helicopters Just Took Center Stage In Rim Of The Pacific Sinking Exercises appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Jul 23, 2026 - twz.com
From crypto bans to shadow fleet seizures, EU gets creative with Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Despite a long and difficult birth, EU countries passed the bloc's 21st package of sanctions against Russia on July 23, and the measures that made it through show that the EU is not lacking in creativity when it comes to restricting Russia's war
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Video shows that Ukrainian drones hit two Wildberries warehouses in different locations in St. Petersburg this morning
submitted by /u/DMZ_5
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
For the first time in history, the Ukrainian Navy has received the right to command NATO forces
submitted by /u/Geschichtsklitterung
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Whose Decision Was It? Drone Swarms and the Accountability Gap in Ukraine
The post Whose Decision Was It? Drone Swarms and the Accountability Gap in Ukraine appeared first on Lieber Institute West Point.
Lieber Institute West Point
Jul 24, 2026 - lieber.westpoint.edu
The Trump administration has not delivered $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine that Congress approved in 2025, Sen. Dick Durbin said during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on July 21
submitted by /u/Consistent_Still7060
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine’s cruise missile hits Russian military plant in Kirov
Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile has struck deep inside Russia again, this time hitting a defense plant that builds the ejection seats meant to save the lives of Russian fighter pilots and the anti-aircraft missiles meant to shoot down Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian forces attacked the Avitek plant in the Russian city of Kirov early Friday morning […]
War in Ukraine – The Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Jul 24, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Another angle of the second drone strike at the Wildberries facility in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 24 July 2026
$1 submitted by /u/neonpurplestar
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback
Congress is moving ahead with a bill that would block Trump class battleship construction unless certain weapons are deemed mature. The post Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Jul 23, 2026 - twz.com
Begun the New Star Wars: How the U.S. Must Capture AI-Cyber and Space Warfare
The Empire has struck first. While Washington debates budgets and scandals, the People’s Republic of China, a revanchist Russia, and their North Korean ally have launched a new arms race in the...
RealClearDefense - Articles
Jul 24, 2026 - realcleardefense.com
Pentagon picks Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to lead Army Europe and Africa
The current III Armored Corps commander is tapped to replace Gen. Chris Donahue, who announced last month he would retire earlier than expected. The post Pentagon picks Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to lead Army Europe and Africa appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Task & Purpose
Jul 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Ukraine: bad week on the home front for Volodymyr Zelensky
To lose a defence minister in time of war is a blow. To also lose a commander-in-chief is a crisis.
Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation
Jul 24, 2026 - theconversation.com
Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon,' says Ukrainian drones struck three more of its warehouses
submitted by /u/Beginning-Wish-4273
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Evidence Of Ukraine Using Dutch Ruta Block 1 Cruise Missiles Emerges
The combat debut of the low-cost missile underscores Ukraine’s accelerating shift toward increasingly capable, mass-produced, long-range strike capabilities. The post Evidence Of Ukraine Using Dutch Ruta Block 1 Cruise Missiles Emerges appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Jul 24, 2026 - twz.com
Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Jul 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ukraine Security Service Finds Uranium in Russian Geran-2 Drone Warheads With Radiation Up to 80 Times Background Levels
submitted by /u/icbrief
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Navy revises what information about sailors can be released, citing internal misinterpretation
Such information had been freely offered for decades.
Military – Daily Press
Jul 23, 2026 - dailypress.com
They say that 8 Wildberry facilities have been hit.
$1 submitted by /u/bobber66
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
World chess chief steps aside after EU sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside temporarily after the EU accused him of supporting policies that threaten Ukraine’s sovereignty.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Jul 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Russia’s top Su‑57 fighter crashes near Moscow amid claims of Ukrainian cyber “friendly fire” op
submitted by /u/EUobs
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
On The Front Line Of Ukraine's Drone War Over Kramatorsk
Ukrainian drone-interceptor crews are working around the clock to stop Russian reconnaissance and attack drones approaching the frontline city of Kramatorsk. RFE/RL spent a night with one team defending the skies as aerial attacks intensify.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Jul 23, 2026 - rferl.org
Trump: "What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He's playing with fire! May 27, 2025
submitted by /u/andrewgrabowski
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 23, 2026 - reddit.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 July 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1611th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: On 23 July, the aggressor attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 53 times. Artillery shelling of border areas continues. In Sumy […] The post War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 July 2026 (photo) firs...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Jul 23, 2026 - uavarta.org
ISW: Russia has taken just 81 km² of Ukraine this year—while claiming 2,226. Russian officials continue exaggerating Russian battlefield successes to construct a false reality that appears to be shaping Putin’s understanding of the situation.
$1 submitted by /u/AnneWiley
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Global Risks Heating Up
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranThe U.S.-Iranian ceasefire agreed in April began deteriorating — and the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 — ramping up to a near-constant exchange of hostilities in early July. On July 10, Trump ...
War on the Rocks
Jul 24, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Ukraine Strikes Warehouses of Russia’s Largest Online Retailer
Ukraine has struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, in recent days. The attacks were meant to damage Russia’s economy as both sides traded strikes this week.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Jul 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
America keeps losing the thread on Russia's kidnapping of Ukraine's children
In the never-ending spiral of news cycles, I worry that one of the most consequential moral stories of our time is being lost in that flood: the tens of thousands of Ukrainian children Russia has taken since 2022.I am producing a documentary on the drone war in Ukraine, and
The Kyiv Independent
Jul 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russian Warehouse Hitlist - Update 24.07.2026
$1 submitted by /u/WastingMyLifeToday
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Jul 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia's escalating port attacks choke Ukraine's grain exports as industry nears crisis
The grain corridor — a Black Sea shipping route that handles 90% of Ukraine’s agricultural exports — has not been officially closed, but it is under enormous strain as Russia steps up missile attacks on Odesa Oblast, Oleh Khomenko, CEO of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB), told the Kyiv Independent on July 24.