Friday, August 8, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Russia's military presence on a narrow sandbar controlling a major Black Sea access point has badly disrupted Ukraine's economy. What can Kyiv do about that?
Also: today’s stories, including how Trump may reach a peace deal between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, why Italy’s far-right premier wins plaudits from European neighbors, and an impression of Provence, where the Tour de France took place.
Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.