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- Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says
- Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline
- Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks
- Musk …
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Zelenskyy: “We know Russia’s intentions – we will respond”
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Serbia signals possible sanctions on Russia if EU membership 'in sight'
While Belgrade has not joined EU sanctions against Moscow, the decision reflects economic pragmatism rather than political alignment, Serbian European Integration Minister Nemanja Starovic said.
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125th Brigade Transitions to Heavy Mechanized Role
Another Territorial Defense Brigade has been reformed into a Heavy Mechanized Brigade inside of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. We have recently reported on the 127th and 128th Territorial Defense Brigades…
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Kremlin in crisis: drone strikes and rising global pressure
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine wants 10 new Patriots but only has 3 secured, Zelensky says
Key developments on July 25:
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Zelensky seeks $65 billion in Western aid to support military spending
Ukraine needs to cover a $40 billion annual deficit, while domestic military production – namely missiles, drones, and electronic warfare systems – requires $25 billion yearly to operate properly, the president told journalists in Kyiv.
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Zelensky's big blunder, explained
For many who came to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky only after Russia's full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the president's recent move on anti-graft agencies was jarring.
In the early days of the invasion, Zelensky gained hero status …
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Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline
“We’re looking at that whole situation. It could be that we’ll have to impose secondary sanctions on you,” he said, adding “maybe” when asked whether they could come sooner than 50 days.
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As Zelensky reverses course on anti-corruption crackdown, here’s what to expect next in Ukraine
After massive nationwide protests and fierce international criticism, President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a new bill to restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities.
The new bill, submitted July 24, has yet to be passed but …
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The failure of Russian aviation and the myth of air dominance | Weapons with @StarskyUA
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Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks
Interceptors are designed to detect, track, and neutralize other drones or aerial threats — a capability Ukraine sees as increasingly vital to defend cities from Russian barrages.
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EU cuts next Ukraine Facility aid tranche over delayed reforms
Ukraine had aimed to receive 4.5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) in the fourth installment, the largest so far, but will instead receive 3.05 billion euros ($3.5 billion).
Zelenskyy at drone factory: 1,000 interceptors a day – the new goal!
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Erdogan says he will speak with Trump, Putin to bring them to talks in Istanbul
“This week, by holding talks with Putin and Trump, we will strive to see if we can bring these leaders together in Istanbul,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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❗️Trump pressures Putin: either peace or 100% tariffs #shorts
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Global shift: Russia outpaces NATO in military production
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Musk ordered Starlink shutdown during Ukraine's 2022 Kherson counteroffensive, Reuters reports
The move reportedly caused front-line units to lose connectivity, disabling drones and disrupting artillery coordination.
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Russia sanctions work — just not how you think
Ukraine’s Western allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia since its full-scale war, but its economy has not crashed yet – why?
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Fact Check: Video Of Rocket Launcher In Countryside Predates 2025 Conflict Between Thailand And Cambodia
Does a viral video show Cambodia firing RM-70 rockets at Thailand in 2025? No, that's not true: A viral post with over with 2.8 million views on X making that claim used footage that was already available on TikTok in 2022. The clip likely shows …
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Drones strike Moscow – Ukraine responds with AI, prisoner swaps, and precision attacks!
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Kremlin expresses doubts over Zelensky–Putin meeting in next 30 days
Dmitry Peskov’s statement comes as the 50-day deadline approaches for U.S. President Donald Trump to potentially impose sanctions on Moscow if Russia fails to agree to a peace deal.
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Ukraine plans drone deals with US valued at up to $30 billion, Zelensky says
The news comes as Zelensky earlier announced a “win-win” deal, under which Washington would purchase Ukrainian-made drones in exchange for Kyiv acquiring U.S. weapons.
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Drones, missiles, and blasts: Russia’s night attack and the U.S. response
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Russian Central Bank lowers interest rate from 20% to 18%
The Central Bank has kept raising the interest rate since September 2022, when it stood at 7.5%. By October 2024, the rate had climbed to 21%, the highest in modern Russian history, where it remained through early 2025.
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In latest sign of Russian economy woes, Kamaz truck company cuts working week due to market collapse
More than 30,000 imported trucks now sit unsold in warehouses, the company said.
