Ukraine’s state energy giant Naftogaz has commissioned a new exploration well producing 383,000 cubic meters of natural gas per day through its subsidiary Ukrgazvydobuvannya, CEO Sergii Koretskyi announced on July 8.
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- Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
- 'They have to be able to defend themselves' — Trump says US will send additional weapons shipments to Ukraine, criticizes Putin
- EU to impose 'toughest' …
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Ukraine's Naftogaz brings new high-yield gas well online as country reserves run low
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders as Russia recognizes their legitimacy
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on July 8 that it had issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity and gender-based persecution following the group’s takeover of Afghanistan in …
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US only has 25% of Patriot missiles needed for war plans, Guardian reports
The United States has only about 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors it needs to meet Pentagon military plans, a shortage that led U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to pause a major transfer of weapons to Ukraine, the Guardian …
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Ukraine war latest: Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
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Trump’s major announcement: U.S. steps up support for Ukraine | NEWS PULSE
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Sanctions against China: Ukraine targets drone suppliers for Russia –Zelenskyy
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Putin throws 'a lot of b*llshit', Trump says as he 'looks strongly' at sanctions bill
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 he was “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We get a lot of b*llshit thrown at us by Putin,” he said at a cabinet meeting. “He’s very nice all the time, …
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Ukrainian businesses outraged as government blocks economic crimes bureau chief nominee
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers rejected a nominee to lead the economic crimes agency, drawing swift criticism from lawmakers and businesses over alleged interference in the selection process.
The agency, the Bureau of Economic Security, was …
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The Legendary 1st Tank Brigade Undergoes Reform
The famous 1st Tank Brigade, which fought at Luhansk Airport in 2014, Donetsk Airport in 2014 and 2015, and more recently led the successful defense of Chernihiv during the Russian…
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Ukraine strikes back! Russian army fails to advance
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Russia's crude exports fall to lowest level since February
Russia’s crude oil shipments have dropped to their lowest level since February, as refinery processing outpaces production growth and trims available export volumes, Bloomberg reported on July 8.
Russia has used its revenues from energy exports …
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Dnipropetrovsk village likely contested despite Russia's claim of its capture
The village of Dachne in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast appears to be contested, according to the Finnish Black Bird Group open-source intelligence collective.
The Russian Defense Ministry on July 7 claimed to have seized Dachne, which …
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Ukrainian Forces push back Russian troops near Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukrainian Forces have successfully driven Russian troops out of several positions at the border with the Dnipropetrovsk region. These counter-offensive actions, executed by specific units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces along the Donetsk and …
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Russia is preparing for war with NATO – the clock is ticking
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Three men convicted in London arson plot tied to Russia's Wagner Group
Three men were found guilty on July 8 in connection with an arson attack on Ukraine-linked businesses in London, which British authorities say was orchestrated by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, Reuters reported.
The alleged ringleader, Dylan …
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Ultimatum and invasion: What’s behind the Kremlin’s NATO plans?
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Putin signs decree allowing foreign nationals to serve in Russian armed forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday, July 8, permitting foreign nationals to serve in the Russian Armed Forces during periods of mobilization. The decree, a notable shift in policy, also authorizes foreigners to serve under …
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Syrskyi: Ukrainian Forces regain control of strategic border areas amid heavy clashes
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has announced that Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling Russian advances on key fronts, preventing the Russian troops from breaking through defenses. According to Syrskyi's …
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Trump reportedly pledges to send 10 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, asks Germany to send battery
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to send 10 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine - a smaller number than had been paused previously while en route to the country, Axios reported on July 8, citing its sources.
Trump has also suggested that Germany …
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China’s pressure, Russia’s attacks, Ukraine’s response
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Ukraine’s minerals fund focus of private investment ahead of major recovery conference
This week, thousands of companies, business heads, and global leaders are headed to Rome for the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference on July 10, with many companies hoping for more clarity around the future of a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
It’s been …
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Seeing war through the lens of narcissism
We usually think of narcissism as a personal flaw — a grandiose ego, a craving for attention, a lack of empathy. But what if narcissism is not just a diagnosis, but a lens? A way of understanding how individuals — and even entire nations — cope with …
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Ukraine sanctions 5 Chinese firms for supplying components used in Russian drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an order on July 8 imposing sanctions on five Chinese-registered companies accused of supplying components found in Russian Shahed-type drones used to attack Ukraine.
The decree follows a statement by …
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How to enter Ukraine’s defense market: A short guide for foreign companies
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent.
For editorial coverage of Ukraine’s weapons procurement, the country’s Defense Ministry and the …
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'Some are forged into poets during hostilities' — Medic, former POW, and poet on how war is shaping Ukraine's writers
Before her harrowing footage of life in Mariupol under siege from Russian invaders was viewed around the world in 2022, Yuliia Paievksa — call sign “Taira” — was already well known to Ukrainians for leading a volunteer medical unit in …