Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will quickly demand that Ukraine hold peace talks with Russia if he is reelected, the Financial Times (FT) reported on July 16, citing a private letter tha Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-wil…
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Trump will demand Ukraine hold peace talks with Russia if elected, Orban claims
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European Commission snubs Hungary's presidency over Orban's rogue diplomacy
The European Commission will not attend at the highest level many events hosted by Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU, a spokesperson said on July 15. “In light of recent developments marki Source : …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 561,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 561,400 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 16. This number includes 1,110 c Source : …
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Russia proposes broader criteria for designating individuals to terrorist, extremist list
A Russian government bill submitted on July 15 to the State Duma proposed broader criteria as to under which condition Russian citizens may be added to the country’s list of terrorists and extremists. Source : …
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Russia sentences US journalist in absentia for comments on Ukraine war
New York Times opinion columnist Masha A. Gessen was sentenced in absentia on July 15 by a Moscow court to eight years in prison over comments Gessen made about Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-se…
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Congress urges White House to disclose whether Russia is sharing insight on US weapons with China
A bipartisan congressional committee urged the White House on July 15 to reveal whether Russia is sharing insights on U.S. weapons used on the front lines in Ukraine with China, Reuters reported. Lawm Source : kyivindependent.com/congress-…
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Update from Ukraine | Ukraine will encircle Ruzzian Army in the center of Vovchansk
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Ukraine war latest: Russia withdrew its last patrol boat from occupied Crimea, Ukraine's navy says
Key developments on July 15: Last Russian patrol ship left occupied Crimea, Ukraine’s navy says Mobilization is going ‘according to plan,’ but there are not enough training facilities, Zelensky says S Source : …
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Top anti-corruption official promises results of probe into whistleblower scandal this week
An internal probe into alleged pressure on a whistleblower at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine will be completed this week, Semen Kryvonos, chief of the anti-graft agency also known by i Source : kyivindependent.com/top-anti-…
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JD Vance opposes military aid, NATO membership for Ukraine. He's now Trump's VP pick
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate on July 15. The 39-year-old conservative, whose fame ballooned after the pub Source : kyivindependent.com/jd-vance-…
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Mass fire reported at low voltage equipment plant in Kursk Oblast
A large fire broke out at a low-voltage equipment plant in Kursk Oblast, Governor Alexei Smirnov reported on July 16. Smirnov alleges that a Ukrainian aircraft dropped an explosive device on the plant Source : kyivindependent.com/mass-fire…
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Kremlin blames Democrats, Ukraine for Trump assassination attempt
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Republican Party nominee for the upcoming presidential election, prompted shock, sympathy, and concern from capitals across the world. Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-sho…
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UK, EU member states will step up inspections of Russian oil fleet, Bloomberg says
The U.K. plans to appeal to several European Union member states to act against the so-called “shadow fleet,” Bloomberg reported on July 15, citing undisclosed sources and obtained documents. An “unsp Source : …
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Ex-intelligence officer released on bail for $219,000
The Ukrainian ex-intelligence officer Roman Chervinsky was released on bail on July 15 for Hr 9 million ($219,450) following his arrest in April 2023, Suspilne news outlet reported. Roman Chervinsky p Source : kyivindependent.com/ex-intell…
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Trump names senator in favor of Ukrainian territorial concessions as his running mate
Republican Party nominee Donald Trump announced on July 15 that he had selected J.D. Vance, a U.S. senator from Ohio, as his vice president in case of victory. The Republican Party formally nominated Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-nam…
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India is aiming to increase exports to Russia after Modi-Putin meeting, Reuters says
India is exploring ways to increase its exports to Russia, including by encouraging rupee-ruble trade and pushing Moscow to remove non-tariff barriers, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ru Source : kyivindependent.com/india-is-…
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Georgian president appeals to Constitutional Court on law on 'foreign agents'
Georgian President Salome Zourabishvili has filed a motion against the law on “foreign agents” to the Constitutional Court of Georgia, the presidential secretary, Georgiy Mskhiladze, said on July 15 a Source : …
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Zelensky held a press conference with Ukrainian media. Key points:
The post Zelensky held a press conference with Ukrainian media. Key points: appeared first on ukraine breaking news today . Source : ukrainefrontlines.com/politics/…
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Ukraine asks Lithuania to stop teaching Ukrainian students for free
Since 2022, Lithuania has allowed Ukrainians who escaped from the war to study at its higher education institutions free of charge. Students who have already been enrolled will be able to graduate fre Source : ukrainefrontlines.com/news/ukra…
Plans to Assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Disrupted | Europe Prepares for More Attacks
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US prohibits Ukraine from strikes deep inside Russia due to fears of war spreading
The U.S. prohibits Kyiv from striking deep into Russian territory with American weapons to avoid the possible extension of war beyond Ukraine’s borders, Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder told the Vo Source : …
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Ukraine produces largest number of self-propelled howitzers in Europe per month, Zelensky says
Ukraine manufactures the largest number of Bohdana self-propelled howitzers in Europe per month, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 15 during a press conference in Kyiv. Zelensky did not s Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-p…
