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Ukraine war latest: Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
Key developments on July 16:
- Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
- Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports
- Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says
- US-founded extremist group claims killing
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17 PATRIOT MISSILES FOR UKRAINE: TRUMP CONFIRMS DELIVERY
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Latvian prime minister on Trump's NATO deal and new Russia sanctions
The Kyiv Independent’s Deputy Chief Editor Oleksiy Sorokin spoke with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa during her visit to Kyiv on July 15, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of his deal with NATO to arm Ukraine and his threat to impose severe sanctions on Russia if it doesn’t reach a peace deal with Ukraine within the next 50 days.
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'Call the Ayatollah'— Senator Graham backs Trump's 50-day Russia ultimatum, alludes to response against Iran
“If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and others are wondering what happens on day 51, I would suggest they call the Ayatollah,” Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X.
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Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees no reason to back down. Instead, the undisclosed sources say the Russian leader is confident that Russia’s military and economy can withstand additional Western pressure.
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Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped, Trump says
“They’re already being shipped,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters when asked about Patriot missiles and other weaponry. “And in all cases, the United States gets paid back in full."
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
Key developments on July 15:
- Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
- Ukrainian cyberattack "paralyzes" major Russian drone supplier, source claims
- Ukraine passes bill to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
- Germany to decide on more Patriots for Ukraine "within days or weeks"
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Trump is preparing “SURPRISES” for Putin: Kyiv will get MORE Patriot! #shorts
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Zelensky shouldn't target Moscow, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks come after the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing undisclosed sources, that he asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv could strike Moscow or St Petersburg if provided with long-range U.S. weapons.
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Trump's big Russia announcement fails to lift spirits in a fatigued Ukraine
The teasing on July 11 of U.S. President Donald Trump's "big announcement" on Russia had raised hopes in Ukraine over the weekend that the White House was finally going to take concrete action to pressure Moscow to end its full-scale invasion.
Those hopes would not
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Trump's 'severe tariffs' on Russia probably won't work, experts say
President Donald Trump on July 14 announced the U.S. would impose "severe tariffs" on Russia unless Moscow agrees to a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, but experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say the plan is deeply flawed.
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Trump's ultimatum on Ukraine war: Kremlin weighs response as tensions rise
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, acknowledged the need for time to digest President Donald Trump's new ultimatums concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has not ruled out the possibility of a personal response from President Vladimir Putin himself.
In Moscow, Trump's recent statements on the Ukrainian-Russian war have been met with gravity, as expressed by Peskov in remarks to Interfax.
Peskov noted that part of Trump's address was directed at Putin, necessitating a careful analysis of Washington's statements by the Kremlin. "These statements are indeed serious. Some are directly aimed at President Putin. Naturally, we need to study them thoroughly," Peskov conveyed to journalists. He added that Putin might decide to personally respond to Trump's position if deemed necessary.
"I wouldn't want to jump to conclusions. Let's wait and see if the president decides to comment personally," Peskov added.
On July 14, Trump's "very pleasant talks" with Putin were overshadowed by new attacks on Ukraine, provoking his ire. Trump pledged to send "an array of weaponry" to NATO and Ukraine.
Trump's statements, which have unnerved the Kremlin, encompass geopolitical and economic threats:
- Secondary sanctions will be imposed on Russia and its partners unless a peace agreement is reached within 50 days.
- 100-percent tariffs and secondary sanctions will be imposed on buyers of Russian oil.
On July 14, Trump also expressed disbelief in Putin's aspiration for peace, promising Ukraine 17 Patriot missile defense systems. He asserted that he would not be duped and agreed that Russia is senselessly bombing Ukrainian civilians.
According to The Washington Post, Trump has another ace up his sleeve - Tomahawk cruise missiles, which he is contemplating sending to Ukraine. Although not yet included in the supply list, these missiles could target Moscow.
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China pledges deeper support for Russia amid Trump tariff threats
Following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on July 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that mutual trust between the two countries had “deepened” and called on both sides to “strengthen mutual support on multilateral forums."
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'Russia doesn't care' — Trump's 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline dismissed by Moscow pundits
After U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened to impose “severe” tariffs on Russia in 50 days if there is no peace deal with Ukraine, the highly-anticipated statement was met largely with indifference and even relief among Russian commentators.
In the first response from a senior
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Kremlin calls Trump's tariff warnings 'quite serious'
“This statement from the U.S. president is quite serious. Some of what he said appears to be addressed personally to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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Trump reportedly asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow
Donald Trump encouraged the strategy so that Russia could “feel the pain” and agree to negotiations, the Financial Times reported, citing its sources.
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Trump says he's 'disappointed but not done' with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed a deal with Moscow had been close on four separate occasions.
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Congressional sanctions on hold as Trump threatens Russia with 'severe' tariffs
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated on July 14 that the Senate would likely delay advancing a significant package of sanctions targeting Russia’s trading partners.
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'50 days is a very long time' — EU welcomes new US action on Ukraine, hesitant on timeline, Kallas says
“On one hand, it is very positive that President Trump is taking on a strong stance on Russia… On the other hand, 50 days is a very long time if we see that they are killing innocent civilians,” EU Special Envoy Kaja Kallas said.
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BREAKING! Trump announces the MASSIVE offensive and defensive aid package for Ukraine #shorts
