Katya Volkov

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Bureau: Moscow

An empty sky over a city at dawn, one lone interceptor contrail curving upward while several missile trails descend unopposed

World

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Ankara Without Naming New Interceptors

MSM covers the bilateral as closely watched atmospherics; the paper asks the only question that counts — did anything change what reaches Ukraine's sky, or was it a photo?

By Katya Volkov, Moscow July 8 5 min read

A cratered apartment block at dawn under a sky streaked with descending missile trails and no defensive contrails

World

Ukraine's Interceptor Shortage Leaves Kyiv's Ballistic Missiles Unanswered

MSM files the July 6 Kyiv barrage as a casualty story; the paper's point is all 29 ballistic missiles struck unintercepted — the physical case behind Zelensky's Patriot ask.

By Katya Volkov, Moscow July 8 3 min read

Economy

Russian Bank Liquidity Tightens as the Sanctions List Grows

Ukrainian X calls the 21st package sanctions finally biting; Russian accounts call the figures inflated — the paper waits for the receipt: a ruble move or a named lender's failure.

By Katya Volkov, Moscow July 8 2 min read