WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Gas Transit and the Death of Russian-Made Myths The Kremlin issued dire warnings to Europe when Gazprom's gas transit agreement with Ukraine ended. In fact, Russia has been the loser. By Sergiy Makogon Kremlin-backed propaganda peddled a series of myths about the end of Russian gas flows in January, which were echoed by some Western governments (think Slovakia) and energy thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * After New Tariffs, Trust Between the United States and India Is Running Low By Richard M. Rossow A U.S.-India trade agreement is about more than commerce. It is about security. In an effort to push India to cross unreasonable thresholds on agriculture market access, the Trump administration is depleting the reservoir of trust that both nations have painstakingly bui more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Pressure at the Pump: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries By Clayton Seigle Ukraine resumed its drone strikes on Russian oil refineries last weekend, the latest salvo in a nearly 18-month military campaign to crimp Russian fuel supplies. The attacks are expected to further increase Russian retail gasoline prices, which are already nearing record highs, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Trump Moves "Nuclear" Subs: Negotiating Tactic or Escalatory Gamble? By Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park Last week, former president of Russia and close Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev lashed out against the United States on X, once again reminding the world of Russia's nuclear capabilities--a pattern President Putin has followed repeatedly since the full-scale invasion more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44413) on July 25, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development Appropriations for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation: In Brief" by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Department of Energy's (DOE's) nonproliferation and national security programs provide technical capabilities to support U.S. efforts to reduce the threat of nuclear weapon more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Envoy Meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Trump's Ceasefire Deadline * WASHINGTON (August 6, 2025)- President Trump said he has given Russian president Vladimir Putin until Friday to agree to a ceasefire "to stop the killing in Ukraine." US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin today for "constructive" talks. The Guardian reports Russia could see hefty sanctions or secondary sanctions imposed  more PR

BRUSSELS, Aug. 6 -- NATO Kosovo Force issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * NATO Allies Denmark, Norway and Sweden announce $500m package of support for Ukraine On Tuesday (5 August 2025) Denmark, Norway and Sweden confirmed that they would fund a $500m package of equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States under the new NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended the Allies for their fast  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order imposing tariffs on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian Federation oil, and establishing a process for the potential imposition of similar tariffs on other countries that directly or  more PR