The mayor of the Latvian town of Ogre, Egils Helmanis was injured while delivering vehicles and other support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Latvian mayor injured in Russian strike while delivering aid in Ukraine
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Ukraine's parliament dismisses prime minister and his cabinet
The move comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky tapped First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to replace Shmyhal after he had held the office for more than five years.
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Home of deceased Ukrainian pilot 'Juice' searched over anti-corruption activist's case, media reports
Lilia Averianova, the mother of late MiG-29 pilot Andrii “Juice” Pilshchykov, told Suspilne that investigators came to the Kharkiv apartment on July 11 and demanded entry, threatening to break down the door.
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A Short Drop or a Sudden Stop? Sanctions, Trade Shocks, and Firms’ Adjustment Margins
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 16 packages of sanctions were imposed by the EU on Russia between February 2022 and December 2023 (since that time, the EU adopted two more sanctions packages).
These sanctions can be divided into two …
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EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over hybrid threats, disinformation
The new restrictive measures target actors involved in what the EU described as “Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference” (FIMI), a term encompassing activities such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and manipulation of …
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4 Ukrainians made Forbes' ranking of wealthiest immigrants in US
Ukraine entered the top ten countries by the number of billionaire immigrants, with four Ukrainians securing spots on Forbes' ranking of America’s wealthiest immigrants and their combined fortunes totaling $25.3 billion, Forbes Ukraine reported …
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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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US State Department fires Russia and Ukraine analysts in recent layoffs, NYT reports
It remains unclear how many analysts of the department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) were fired, and the arm retains employees who specialize in Russia and Ukraine, the NYT reported.
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Azov is where you can learn to defend your homeland from Russia
While a nation-state prioritizes the well-being of its citizens, an imperial state is always seeking to expand. From the days of the Tsars through the Soviet era and even after its collapse, Russia's neighbors have understood that any country …
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'Unbearable' — EU's Kallas raises alarm over Russia's escalating chemical warfare in Ukraine
“Again, it shows that Russia wants to cause as much pain and suffering as possible so that Ukraine would surrender,” top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said at a press conference during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. “It is …
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Latvia delivers APCs to 3rd Assault Brigade
As part of its latest package of logistical assistance, Latvia has handed over a batch of six-wheeled Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukrainian Defense forces. The handover ceremony took place…
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France, Italy reportedly opt out of US-NATO arms deal for Ukraine
France declined to join the plan because of President Emmanuel Macron’s push for European nations to strengthen their own defense industries by purchasing domestically produced arms, Politico reported, citing French officials.
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Missing Russian Mi-8 helicopter found crashed in Far East, all 5 onboard dead
The aircraft, operated by the airline Vzlyot, disappeared on July 14 during a flight from the remote settlement of Okhotsk to the city of Magadan, according to the state news agency TASS.
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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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3 killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian forces launched 400 drones against Ukraine in another mass attack overnight, including up to 255 Shahed-type “kamikaze” drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile, the Air Force said.
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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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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,037,460 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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American who spied for Kremlin from inside Ukraine receives Russian citizenship
Daniel Martindale, an American who secretly provided intelligence to the Kremlin while living in Ukraine, was granted Russian citizenship during a televised ceremony in Moscow on July 15.
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Finland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns
A new Finnish law banning Russian and Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate took effect July 15, part of a broader effort to bolster Finland’s national security amid Russia’s increasingly aggressive posture in the region.
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Military releases video of Ukrainian drone unit destroying Russian long-range cannon
Footage shows drone operators with the Omega Wings special operations unit of Ukraine’s National Guard taking out a Russian 2S19 Meta-S self-propelled howitzer.
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Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror
In Kharkiv, at least 17 explosions rocked the city in 20 minutes amid a massive Russian drone strike. Explosions, power outages, and mass strikes have been reported in multiple cities.
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Gazans Fleeing Palestine Arriving In Sweden -- It Shows A West Bank Soccer Team Touring Europe
Does a viral video on social media show Gazans who are fleeing Palestine arriving in Sweden? No, that's not true: The Ruahel Charity Association soccer team shown in the video represents various cities in the West Bank, not Gaza. The video shows …
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US-Ukraine minerals fund looks for manager as critical resources deal advances
The U.S. government’s development finance agency has started looking for a company to manage a joint U.S.-Ukraine investment fund, Ukraine’s Economy Ministry said in a July 15 press release.
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Ukraine eyes building its own private military companies — their role, legal framework remain unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out an ultimatum, demanding that Ukraine dissolve military formations. Kyiv responded by saying it can add more.
President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Ukraine might consider creating its own private …