MOSCOW, July 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there could be no security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia's involvement, responding to a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Moscow should play no part in shaping such arrangements.

Russia's economy is not doing well. It dealing with shortages, inflation and huge spending costs. And the US is about to implement much tougher sanctions.

The FAB-3000 is one of Russia's largest conventional bombs and is back on the battlefield with modern guidance. Its devastating blast and stand-off range have made it a key weapon in the Ukraine war.

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Fighting continues in Russia's war against Ukraine, which is running low on munitions that would help it shoot down and intercept Russian strikes.

Russia has rejected EU and UK allegations of cyberattacks after fresh sanctions targeted individuals linked to its military intelligence agency. The Kremlin called the accusations "baseless" and said the measures would not change its policies.

Europe purchased almost all the LNG produced by the Yamal facility in the first half of 2026 ahead of import ban

Moscow has directed extra hostility toward countries that have strongly supported Ukraine and praise at President Trump.

Ukraine is effectively countering Russian Geran (Shahed) drones. Russia is responding with faster, more advanced Gerans. Russia has also adjusted their employment scheme.