Repair work on Belarusian missile storage and launch facilities capable of carrying nuclear warheads is nearing completion, raising nuclear threat concerns. On June 21, 2025, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg met with Belarusian …
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- ‘Nothing but terror and murder’ — Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured
- Zelensky, Trump discuss air defense, joint drone production amid Russian strikes
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U.S. warns Lukashenko over nuclear threat as Belarus finishes missile site repairs
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EU to help Moldova fight hybrid attacks from 'agents of autocracy,' von der Leyen says ahead of September election
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged on July 4 that the European Union will help Moldova defend itself against hybrid threats by “agents of autocracy."
“We are committed to protecting you against the hybrid …
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Drone threat reportedly causes mass flight delays in Russia's Moscow, St. Petersburg airports
Russia’s largest airports experienced hours-long flight delays and cancellations on July 5, as authorities imposed temporary restrictions due to a reported threat of Ukrainian drone attacks, the pro-Kremlin Telegram channel Shot reported. …
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Russia seeks to involve Laos in war against Ukraine, military intelligence claims
Russia is seeking to involve Laos in its war against Ukraine under the pretense of humanitarian cooperation, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) claimed on July 5.
According to the agency, Moscow is organizing the deployment of a combined unit …
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4 killed, 37 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
At least four civilians were killed and 37 others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, regional authorities reported on July 5.
Russia launched 322 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drones, …
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Trump says Putin 'wants to keep killing people,' signals US may send Patriots to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 5 that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear interested in ending the war in Ukraine, according to a comment made onboard Air Force One.
Trump reiterated that he was “very unhappy” with …
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Drones ATTACKED Russia: airfields and factories under STRIKE #shorts
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,025,260 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,025,260 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 5.
The number includes 1,050 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …
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New NATO commander takes helm as alliance lauds outgoing chief for modernizing defense
U.S. Air Force General Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command as the 21st Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) on July 4 during a ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte presided over the handover, …
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Ukraine strikes deep into Russia with drones, targets airfields after record Kyiv barrage
After Russia launched a record missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on July 4, Ukraine responded the following night with drone strikes across multiple regions of Russia. Local air defenses reportedly downed at least …
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Moldova's EU future rests on September election, President Sandu says
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on July 4 that her country’s European Union aspirations depend on Moldovan citizens as a crucial September 28 election approaches.
Sandu hopes her pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) will retain …
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NATO chief urges US 'flexibility' on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on July 4 called on the United States to show “flexibility” in its military aid to Ukraine, after Washington unexpectedly paused some weapon deliveries citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles. …
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'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine to meet in UK on July 10, Politico reports
The British and French-led “coalition of the willing” is set to meet in the U.K. next week, Politico reported on July 4.
“On the agenda, there’s how to maintain Ukraine in a capacity to fight, how to increase pressure on …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian 8th Army command center for second time in a week
Ukrainian military has once again targeted the command center of Russia's 8th Combined Arms Army with a precision strike on July 3, marking the second attack on this facility within a week.
Additionally, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully hit …
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US did not halt weapons shipments to Ukraine, Meloni says
The U.S. has “reviewed” the components it is supplying Ukraine, but did not halt assistance, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on July 4.
“The United States has not stopped supplying weapons and supporting Ukraine, it has …
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Weapons will come! Trump promises to continue military aid to Ukraine #shorts
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Zelensky and Trump discuss air defense and joint drone production amid tensions with Russia
In a pivotal conversation on Friday, July 4, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in what he described as a "very important and useful" dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Presidents discussed Russian aerial strikes, drone …
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'There will be 1,000 units per day' — Ukrainian commander warns of increased Russian Shahed drone attacks
Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, warned on July 4 that Russian Shahed drone strikes could increase to 1,000 per day, prompting Ukraine to consider relocating drone production.
“Under the pressure of …
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Empire does what it wants: how Russia appropriated the Ukrainian Cossacks #shorts
Estonian woman kayaking photographed top-secret Muskö naval base – sentenced
On July 4, 2025, an Estonian woman was sentenced by Swedish authorities after she paddled a rented kayak into the highly classified Muskö naval base located south of Stockholm. The woman photographed the facility using her mobile phone during the …
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Death of top Russian oil executive fuels fresh scrutiny of elite's 'window falls'
The unexplained death of a top Russian oil executive on July 4 is fueling renewed scrutiny over the rising number of high-profile Russian officials and businessmen who have died under mysterious circumstances, specifically, have fallen out of …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv with record overnight drone, missile attack, 1 dead, 26 injured
Key developments on July 4:
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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine
Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the …
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Germany reportedly mulls $29 billion tank, vehicle order to deter Russia
Germany is weighing a massive defense procurement plan worth up to 25 billion euros ($29.4 billion) to supply thousands of combat vehicles for NATO’s expanding force structure, Bloomberg reported on July 4, citing unnamed sources familiar with …