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    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.

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    As Russia closes in on Pokrovsk, battle for key city enters its final act

    Editor’s Note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.

    POKROVSK, Donetsk Oblast – Light rain and the dying light of a cool summer evening …

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    Explainer: What's happening with Russia's ongoing summer offensive as Trump gives Putin 50 more days?

    U.S. President Donald Trump gave a 50-day ultimatum to Russia to end the war in Ukraine, promising to impose harsh sanctions otherwise.

    Experts who spoke with the Kyiv Independent, however, say that Russia can take advantage of the once again extended …

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    Zelensky, Trump discuss 'win-win' drones-for-weapons 'mega deal'

    “The people of America need this technology, and you need to have it in your arsenal,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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    Kremlin under pressure: shortages, sanctions and new Patriot deliveries to Ukraine

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    US delays Patriot deliveries to Switzerland, prioritizes Ukraine

    “The U.S. wants to strengthen its support to Ukraine… The U.S. has therefore decided to reprioritize the delivery of Patriot ground-based air defense systems,” the Swiss Defense Ministry said in a statement.

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    "1240 days of war! Ukraine is holding on and striking back!" — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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    Ukraine's Antonov confirms its plane left Kyiv despite closed skies amid Russian invasion

    A modernized Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft was relocated from Ukraine to Germany last week in a rare wartime flight, the Antonov company confirmed.

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    Russian youth brainwashing programs in the West

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    Russians are not only trying to demoralize Ukrainians through constant shelling, but also to influence foreigners by spreading their narratives.

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'I'd talk to the Devil himself' — Belarus' opposition torn on whether to reengage with dictator Lukashenko to save political prisoners

Last week, the Belarusian democratic opposition was torn apart by a particular question — should the West isolate and pressure Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko with tougher sanctions, or offer diplomatic engagement and, possibly, sanctions …

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Ex-defense minister may head Ukraine's National Security Council, media reports

Despite signals that Rustem Umerov may be nominated as the new ambassador in Washington, his candidacy for that role is no longer on the table, as former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna was appointed Ukraine’s special envoy to the U.S.

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Russia's 'systematically important' banks discussing bailout within next year, Bloomberg reports

Behind closed doors, some of Russia’s biggest banks worry that far more of their loans could go sour than official figures indicate, Bloomberg reported.

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Leaked documents claim 'catastrophic' losses in Russia's 41st Combined Arms Army while fighting in Ukraine

As of June 1, 2025, at least 8,625 troops had been killed in combat, 10,491 were listed as missing in action, and another 7,846 had deserted, the documents claim.

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Russia implements 'severe austerity' amid financial crisis: military spending prioritized over national projects

As Russia braces for next year's budget, new calls for of austerity is sweeping through the Kremlin. In the face of deteriorating financial conditions, officials are openly admitting the severity of the economic crisis.

Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker …

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BREAKING: Ukraine appoints new special envoy to US

Olha Stefanishyna, a seasoned diplomat and expert in European and Euro-Atlantic integration, has held top government roles since 2020.

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Ukraine repatriates 1,000 bodies under Istanbul agreement with Russia

The news was also announced by Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation in Istanbul, who further claimed that Ukraine handed over 19 bodies of Russian soldiers as part of the exchange.

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Cadet opens fire during training in northern Ukraine, killing two

The shooting occurred at a training ground operated by the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and the cadet was detained under Ukraine’s Criminal Procedure Code, police said in a statement.

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UK and Germany to sign historic mutual defense pact amid Russian aggression, Bloomberg reports

The agreement, described by Bloomberg as part of a broader reset in ties, reflects growing concerns across Europe over Russian military aggression and doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump.

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BREAKING: Ukraine's parliament approves new prime minister in major government reshuffle

Svyrydenko, a 39-year-old economist who previously served as the first deputy prime minister and economy minister, was tapped by President Volodymyr Zelensky to replace Denys Shmyhal after his five years in office.

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Kellogg 'in the ascendancy lately' as Trump shifts toward tougher Russia stance, Telegraph reports

Keith Kellogg has “been in the ascendancy lately” and is helping drive a shift in Trump’s approach, alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Telegraph reported, citing sources.

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At least 4 killed, 48 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day

Ukraine’s Air Force reported on July 17 that Russia launched 64 drones overnight, mostly Shahed-type drones. Air defenses shot down 36 of them.

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Germany denies knowledge of Patriot missiles en route Ukraine, contradicting Trump's claim

“I cannot confirm that anything is currently on the way. That is not known to me,” a spokesperson for the German Defense Ministry said, according to Swiss public broadcaster SRF.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,038,650 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,190 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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European authorities dismantle pro-Russian hacking group

EU anti-crime agencies Europol and Eurojust announced on July 16 they had led the dismantling of a pro-Russian cybercrime network responsible for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in Europe.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, St. Petersburg amid wider strikes

Russian media and officials reported approaching Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight on July 17, as Ukraine’s military launched a wider drone attack on the western regions of Russia, including Moscow.