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Russia-Ukraine war escalation and diplomatic stalemate

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and nearby shipping, including a deadly attack on Latvia's honorary consulate and Black Sea vessel attacks, while the Kremlin says it awaits new US proposals to end the war.

3 stories25 sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026

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Jul 24, 2026
The Kremlin says President Trump is sincere about ending the war but that Russia will keep fighting for 'total victory' while awaiting new US proposals.
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Jul 24, 2026
A Russian airstrike on Sloviansk damages Latvia's Honorary Consulate, killing several civilians and injuring residents, drawing international condemnation.
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Jul 24, 2026
An Indian sailor is killed and two crew members are reported safe after an attack on the MV OMORFI in the Black Sea, following an earlier deadly strike on the MV Golden Leo near Odesa.
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Indian Sailor Killed in Black Sea Attack on MV OMORFI, Other Crew Safe

India condemned attacks on commercial shipping after an Indian national was killed when the MV OMORFI was attacked in the Black Sea on July 18, with two other Indian crew members reported safe, and urged adherence to international obligations to safeguard maritime navigation. The drive follows the earlier deadly strike on the MV Golden Leo near Odesa that killed four Indians, as New Delhi also pressed Russia for accountability and called for protection of global trade routes.

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Russia awaits U.S. proposals to end Ukraine war

The Kremlin says President Trump is sincere about ending the Ukraine war and that Russia will wait for new US proposals, while continuing military actions to seek total victory. Moscow also blames Ukraine and its European partners for stalled talks, citing recent trilateral discussions as evidence of its stance.

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Russia hits Latvia consulate in Sloviansk; five dead

A Russian airstrike on Sloviansk damaged Latvia’s Honorary Consulate, killing several civilians and injuring multiple residents while Latvia and its partners condemn the attack as deliberate and part of Russia’s aggression; Latvian officials say the consulate staff, including the honorary consul, were not harmed and that Latvia will continue to support Ukraine, with EU and NATO ministers being informed and international condemnation mounting.

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