The agreement follows Slovakia’s announcement that it is ready to back the package after blocking it six times.
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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
- Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
- Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says
- Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes …
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EU envoys reportedly agree on 18th package of Russia sanctions after Slovakia lifts veto
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3rd Tank Brigade Reformed as Heavy Mechanized Unit
The 3rd Tank “Iron” Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has announced via its social media channels that it has been reformed into a heavy mechanized brigade. This change follows…
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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said four drones were shot down on approach to the capital, with blasts heard near Zvenigorod, Istra, and Zelenograd — suburban districts and satellite towns located to the west and northwest of central Moscow.
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Ukraine raises flags in villages near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's borders, refuting Russia's claims of capture
“Fighters from the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 505th Separate Marine Battalion have raised their battle flags in the settlements of Voskresenka and Yalta in Donetsk Oblast,” the 20th Corps said in a statement on social media. …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,039,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia oblasts — 5 injured, homes damaged
Russian forces carried out a series of overnight attacks on Ukraine on July 18, injuring at least five people in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, local officials reported.
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Foreign Ministry condemns Budapest for banning 3 Ukrainian military officials from Hungarian territory
“We reject Hungary’s manipulations, and we will not tolerate such disrespect for our military. Ukraine reserves the right to take appropriate action in response,” Foreign Minister Adrii Sybiha.
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Slovakia agrees to approve EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, Fico says
All negotiating options have been exhausted for now, and continuing our blocking position would now endanger our interests," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.
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Russia says European satellites aiding Ukraine are legitimate targets for signal jamming
European commercial satellites that Russia believes are aiding Ukraine are a legitimate target for signal jamming, Russia has told international regulators.
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Germany to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles 'very soon,' Merz says
Germany will provide Ukraine with new long-range missiles “very shortly, very soon,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, without mentioning the name of the weapons being supplied.
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Trump and the new “exchange” with Merz: Patriot for Ukraine, bill for the EU
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How Andrew Mercado helps the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the story of a US volunteer
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'
Key developments on July 17:
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Who's who in Ukraine's government after its first full wartime reshuffle
The Ukrainian government was formally dissolved on July 16, marking the first full reshuffle during Russia's full-scale invasion. A day later, the new Cabinet of Ministers was voted in.
Yuliia Svyrydenko, until very recently Ukraine's first deputy …
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Ukraine invites foreign defense companies to test weapons on the battlefield
The “Test in Ukraine” initiative will allow foreign companies and governments to create solutions for real war challenges while receiving immediate feedback from military personnel and improving products based on combat experience.
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What is critically important for Ukraine on the front now
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Moldova to join NATO-backed drills in Georgia amid Russian threats
Held under NATO auspices, the exercises aim to boost combat readiness and interoperability among allied and partner nations.
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The Russian offensive is at a standstill
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US general says NATO could seize Russia's Kaliningrad 'unheard of' fast
Allied capabilities now allow NATO to “take that (Kaliningrad) down from the ground” faster than ever before, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander General Chris Donahue said.
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Washington 'moving with haste' to arm Ukraine under Trump plan, US envoy says
As part of the plan, the U.S. was weighing the sale of Patriot air defense systems from its own military stockpiles, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.
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DPRK supplies Russia with millions of shells: the alliance of dictators grows stronger
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How Russia modified Iran's Shahed-136 drones — and what it means for Ukraine
Russia has repeatedly shattered its own records for aerial assaults on Ukraine this summer, culminating in a peak attack on July 9 with the launch of 728 Shahed-type drones.
Throughout the war, Russia steadily expanded the reach and intensity of its …
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Inside Ukraine's recent government reshuffle, where old ministers take new roles
Ukrainian lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition are unexpectedly united in their assessment of the latest government reshuffle — neither group expects much change.
"In reality, there is no personnel change in the government," Yaroslav …
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Missiles, drones, threats: Russia strikes again in Ukraine, the world responds
US unveils 'reliable and cost-effective' drone to rival Iranian-designed Shaheds
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reviewed the drone, known as the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS), during a July 16 demonstration at the Pentagon.