It’s that time of month again, and we are back with the third entry in the new series of Insignia Overhaul. In the last article, we covered the addition of…
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Amy B. Zegart
- Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet
- Pipelines supplying Russian military explode in Russia’s Far East, HUR source says
- Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airfield hits bomb depot, aircraft
- Ukraine …
Insignia Overhaul – June 2025
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After airport chaos, tanker blast, Putin fires Russian transport minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Transport Minister Roman Starovoit on July 7, following a series of high-profile disruptions to Russia’s aviation and shipping sectors.
The official decree was published on Russia’s legal …
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As Ukraine awaits stalled US weapons, Trump says he's 'helping a lot' in war with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration is “helping a lot” when it comes to Ukraine, defending his approach to the ongoing war.
“I am helping Ukraine. I’m helping it a lot,” Trump told reporters …
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DRONES hit RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: Russians attack KHARKIV #shorts
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Trump threatens 10% tariff on countries backing BRICS 'anti-American policy'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that his administration will impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning themselves with what he described as the BRICS group’s “anti-American policy."
“There will be no …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,027,540 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,027,540 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on July 7.
The number includes 1,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …
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Trump slams Musk’s third party plan as ‘ridiculous,’ calls Musk ‘train wreck’
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 6 commented on tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to create a new political party, calling it “ridiculous” and warning that third-party movements have historically failed in the United States.
“I think creating a …
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BRICS summit statement condemns attacks on Russian railways, avoids urging Russia to cease war efforts in Ukraine
BRICS summit participants condemned recent attacks on Russia’s railway infrastructure, according to a joint declaration on July 6 from Rio de Janeiro.
“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attacks on bridges and railway infrastructure …
Poland’s border checks are ‘domino effect’ of German measures – president’s adviser
On July 7, 2025, Poland implemented border controls on its border with Lithuania, a move described by the Lithuanian president’s adviser as a ‘domino effect’ from Germany’s earlier introduction of controls on its border with Poland. …
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Lavrov meets Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi at BRICS summit, reiterates Russia's offer to mediate disputes over nuclear program
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s offer to mediate disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Reuters reported on July 6.
Lavrov met with …
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First Details Emerge About the 21st Army Corps
MilitaryLand has obtained a gift certificate issued by the command of the newly formed 21st Army Corps of the Territorial Defense Forces. According to the information on the certificate, the…
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Moldova's pro-Russian political bloc to participate in upcoming elections
Moldova’s Victory bloc, a pro-Russian political alliance, plans to participating in the country’s September parliamentary elections, the bloc’s founder Ilan Shor announced on July 6.
Shor, an exiled pro-Kremlin oligarch, established …
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Ukraine covers Europe: the West loses the initiative while the Russian Federation arms itself
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Zelensky's top adviser behind bid to replace prime minister, spy chief, sources tell Economist
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, has been leading campaigns to supplant three top officials in the Ukrainian government, the Economist reported on July 6, citing multiple anonymous officials.
The story follows a corruption …
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Will Russia break the West? A view from inside NATO | Wrap-up Analytics
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Explosion on tanker in Russian port sparks investigation
An explosion aboard the Eco Wizard tanker in Russia’s Ust-Luga port caused an ammonia link and is under investigation, the Russian Transportation Ministry announced on July 6.
Explosions have damaged five tankers at Russian ports since the …
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Dirt instead of honors: How Russia buries its soldiers
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian financial, cryptocurrency schemes
Ukraine on July 6 imposed sanctions aimed at countering Russian financial schemes, including those involving cryptocurrency, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his evening address.
Restrictions were imposed on 60 legal entities and 73 Russian …
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How much longer? The Kremlin is silent, and the coffins keep coming | Special Report
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Ukraine war latest: Drones attack Russia's Black Sea Fleet; Russian pipelines explode in country's Far East, HUR says
Key developments on July 5-6:
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'Evacuate to safer regions!' — Russian attacks kill 5, injure 1 in Donetsk Oblast
Russian attacks on two towns in Donetsk Oblast left five people dead and another injured on July 6, Governor Vadim Filashkin reported.
Russia attacked the front-line towns of Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka.
In Kostiantynivka, Russian airstrikes and …
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Death toll in Russia's July 3 attack on Poltava rises to 3
A woman injured in Russia’s July 3 attack on Poltava has died in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to three, the local military administration reported on July 6.
The attack injured 59 people, sparked fires, and damaged civilian …
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Bus сarrying Ukrainian сhildren сrashes in Hungary, 21 injured
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with additional details from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.
A bus carrying Ukrainian children veered off the road and overturned on a Hungarian highway on July 6, leaving 21 people injured, …
Changes in the Composition of the 9th Army Corps
The 9th Army Corps of the Ground Forces is currently undergoing structural changes as part of the broader transformation to a corps-based system. Recently, the 3rd Assault Brigade and the…