“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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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
Amy B. Zegart
- Trump threatens Russia with "severe" tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in 50 days
- Patriot systems, missiles may arrive in Ukraine 'within days,' Trump says
- Ukraine contracts "tens of thousands" interceptor drones
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Kremlin calls Trump's tariff warnings 'quite serious'
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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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Russian agent caught 'red-handed' planting explosives in Rivne apartment building, Ukraine's SBU says
According to the SBU, Russian “special services” recruited the 27-year-old Lviv resident who was trying to obtain “easy money” through Telegram channels.
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Smoke rising near Russian battery plant amid reported Ukrainian drone attack
The facility reportedly manufactures batteries for missile guidance and glider modules, including for the Iskander system and cruise missiles, which Russia has been increasingly using to target Ukrainian cities.
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Two units joined the 9th Drone Brigade
Two units from across the Ukrainian military have recently been integrated into the newly expanded 9th Unmanned Systems Brigade, which forms part of the Unmanned Systems Forces. One of the…
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France warns of war in 'heart of Europe,' names Russia 'most direct threat'
“In the years to come, and by 2030, the main threat to France and Europeans is the risk of open warfare against the heart of Europe,” France’s new National Strategic Review reads.
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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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At Ukraine Recovery Conference this year, partners pledged billions but war risks still loom
Ukraine’s businesses were well represented at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome last week, and while they are generating interest among global investors, there’s still one issue holding up the cash flow: risks.
This year, the URC yielded …
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5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country
Russian forces killed at least five people and injured at least 53, including four children, across Ukrainian regions over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
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From Tanks to TikTok: Adapting Article 5 for Graduated Responses to Hybrid Warfare
Written by Romanian Special Operations Forces officer Ciprian Clipa and published on July 15, 2025, the article argues that NATO must adapt Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty to meet challenges posed by Russian hybrid warfare, especially in the …
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Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI
Armed with a fresh round of investment from the West, Ukrainian drone autonomy startup the Fourth Law is showcasing new footage as it aims to become the first to reach the latest holy grail of drone warfare: full autonomy.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,036,290 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,230 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Germany to decide on more Patriots for Ukraine 'within days or weeks'
Germany has offered to acquire U.S. Patriot units specifically for transfer to Ukraine, which has recently endured some of the war’s most intense Russian attacks.
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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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Slovakia hints it won't block 18th sanctions package following EU assurances
Slovakia is likely to approve the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia following assurances provided by the bloc to Bratislava, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico hinted on July 14.
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Denmark to provide European-produced satellite communication services to Ukraine's military
“Denmark has now contributed to strengthening Ukraine’s satellite-based communications in their defense against Russia. There is a very large potential in space-based solutions that can contribute to both Ukrainian, Danish, and European …
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Ukraine’s economic crimes bureau remains leaderless amid government interference
Ukraine’s economic crimes agency is still without a head following a controversial selection process, raising fresh concerns about the government’s commitment to anti-corruption and international obligations.
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Editorial: Right now, Ukraine’s democracy risks a Russian-style backslide
While fighting a war of survival against Russia, Ukraine must not turn into its authoritarian neighbor.
As Ukraine’s main independent English-language media outlet, we have a duty to acknowledge and expose this threat.
A string of recent events …
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5 ways the New York Times fails its readers in its most recent piece about Russia’s war
The New York Times' recent feature detailing Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast presents a vivid, harrowing account of civilian suffering.
It also twists the narrative, stays mute on the factors that led to Ukraine's incursion into Russia …
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5 EU members reportedly unhappy with new Ukraine trade deal
“They believe that a new agreement within the framework of the (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) DCFTA could destabilize European markets,” a source present during an EU Agriculture Council meeting told European Pravda.
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Beneath the problematic surface, the New York Times’ Kursk reporting reveals a deeper moral rot
I really don't want to write what I'm about to write. As someone who regularly tries to get close to the active combat zone of Russia's war against Ukraine, tell the stories of those in the middle of it — soldiers and civilians —
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BREAKING! Trump announces the MASSIVE offensive and defensive aid package for Ukraine #shorts
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Ukraine war latest: Trump threatens Russia with 'severe' tariffs if no Ukraine deal reached in 50 days
Key developments on July 14: