A Russian drone attack on the city of Sumy on July 13 killed one person and injured three others, Governor Oleh Gryhorov reported, amid a larger attack on the region’s critical infrastructure.
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Russian drones kill 1, injure 3 in Sumy Oblast amid attack on civilian, critical infrastructure
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NATO chief to visit Washington on July 14 as Trump prepares 'major statement' on Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit Washington on July 14-15, the military alliance’s press service announced on July 13. The visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump previously said he intends to make a “major” …
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Occupation of Ukraine in WWII: would the German regime have differed from the Soviet one?
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3.5 billion euros in new funds pledged for Ukraine's reconstruction after Recovery Conference, ministry says
Ukrainian officials signed agreements, memorandums, and joint statements on raising funds totalling 3.55 billion euros following the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC) on July 10-11 in Rome.
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Putin implements emergency measures to avert looming economic crisis in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is urgently demanding measures to save the nation's faltering economy as the situation spirals out of control, according to Russian media reports. Experts are cautioning that the magnitude of Russia's economic …
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Russia scales up propaganda operations across Africa, Ukrainian intelligence says
By the end of the year, Russia Today plans to launch broadcasting in Amharic for an audience in Ethiopia, Ukraine’s military intelligence said says.
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Kim Jong Un pledges full support to Russia amidst Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed his country's unwavering support for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. As reported on Sunday, July 13, by the North Korean state news agency KCNA, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey …
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Balkan countries release joint statement supporting Ukrainian NATO accession after summit
The joint summit declaration was released by Ukraine and the Croatian government on July 12.
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US aid swings and mysterious deaths in Russia | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down a recent string of mysterious deaths and arrests among Russia’s elite, as well as and explains the implications Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have for a …
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Russia launched over 1800 drones on Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says
Over 1200 glide bombs and 83 missiles of various types were also launched on Ukraine in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 13.
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The origins and meaning of the tryzub, the Ukrainian coat of arms
Beyond its official role, the tryzub has taken on profound symbolic amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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SBU claims liquidation of Russian agents responsible for killing officer in Kyiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has eliminated the alleged killers of one of its officers on July 10 in Kyiv per orders of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), according to a statement made by the agency on July 13.
The alleged Russian …
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North Korea supplied Russia with 12 million rounds of 152mm shells, South Korean intelligence estimates
Over 12 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells are estimated to have been sent to Russia by North Korea for use in Ukraine, South Korean military intelligence reported on July 13.
The figure was published by South Korean news agency Yonhap, citing …
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 7, injure 21 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed 7 civilians and injured at least 21 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 13.
Russian forces launched up to 40 Shahed-type drones against Ukraine over the past day, according to …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,033,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,240 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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Pro-Ukrainian partisans destroy car used by Chechen unit in occupied Mariupol, Atesh claims
“We send greetings to the kadyrovtsy,” the group wrote, referring to the notoriously ruthless troops named for Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov.
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Kim Jong Un pledges to 'unconditionally' support Russia's war against Ukraine
Kim told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that his country stands “ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis."
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Trump considering sending new funds to Ukraine for first time since taking office, CBS News reports
The funds could come from the $3.85 billion remaining in Presidential Drawdown Authority from the Biden administration or from frozen Russian assets, current and former U.S. officials said.
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Russia blames Western sanctions for collapse of UN food deal
A day earlier, the U.N. announced that the three-year agreement would end on July 22. The deal “will not be renewed” because of disagreements, a source close to the discussions told the AFP.
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'Impeccable results' — New Skynex video shows Ukrainian forces destroying Russian drones with German gun
Filmed in an undisclosed location at an unspecified time, the video published on July 12 shows Ukrainian soldiers shooting down multiple Russian targets with a German-made Skynex air defense system.
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French army chief says France faces Russia as 'main enemy in Europe' amid rising threats
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, attributed Russia’s view of Paris as a primary adversary largely to France’s unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Special Tribunal for the Kremlin: a historic decision in the making
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Russia's Lavrov cautions West on North Korea security pact
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the U.S., South Korea, and Japan of military buildups around North Korea. “We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, …
43rd Brigade joins 10th Army Corps
The 43rd Mechanized Brigade of the Ground Forces has officially joined the 10th Army Corps, according to announcements made on the corps’ official social media channels. The 43rd Brigade replaces…