For several months, Russian troops have struggled to achieve Putin’s objective of capturing the Donetsk region. In light of this, an operation was devised to shift focus towards Kharkiv, with an addit Source : www.uawire.org/Contents/…
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NATO agreed to commit 40 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine next year, source tells Reuters
NATO members have agreed to provide Ukraine with military aid worth 40 billion euros ($43 billion) next year, Reuters reported on July 3, citing an undisclosed Western diplomat. Allied leaders are exp Source : kyivindependent.com/nato-agre…
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Ukrainian drone attack damaged Russia's only full-cycle metallurgical enterprise, source says
A Ukrainian drone attack on July 1 seriously damaged the Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant in Belgorod Oblast, a military intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent on July 3. Ukrainian forces regul Source : kyivindependent.com/ukrianian…
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Muftiate in Russia's Dagestan introduces temporary ban on niqabs following terrorist attack
The Muftiate of Dagestan announced on July 3 that it would introduce a temporary ban on the wearing of niqabs following a terrorist attack in the Russian republic in June that killed 22 people. The ba Source : kyivindependent.com/dagestan-…
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Russian defector involved in Russia's Baltic Fleet vessel sabotage, military intelligence says
A sabotage of a Russian vessel in Kaliningrad Oblast in April was part of a joint operation of the Freedom of Russia Legion and Ukraine’s military intelligence project “I Want to Live,” the agency rev Source : …
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Anna Kompan on the fallen Taiwanese defender of Ukraine
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 7, injure 44 over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed seven people and injured 44 over the past day, regional authorities said on July 3. Russia targeted a total of nine Ukrainian oblasts – Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhan Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Russia-based disinformation network linked to fake story about Zelenska's Bugatti purchase, BBC says
A network of Russia-based websites posing as U.S. newspapers are behind a campaign of AI-assisted fake news stories aimed at the upcoming American presidential election, the BBC reported on July 3. On Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-ba…
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Ukraine receives $2.2 billion from IMF
Ukraine has received a tranche of $2.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the successful completion of the fourth programme revision, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on July 3. " Source : …
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Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia on territory or values, Yermak says
Ukraine will not compromise its values or territorial integrity to end the war with Russia, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak told reporters on July 3, commenting on statements by U.S. presidenti Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-n…
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Taiwan’s Humanitarian Aid: Medical Beds, Vehicles, and Volunteer Initiatives
Taiwan’s Humanitarian Aid: Medical Beds, Vehicles, and Volunteer Initiatives After the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many states that could become targets of attacks by such aggres Source : uacrisis.org/en/ukrain…
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Russian naval ships dock in Venezuela after Cuba stopover
Two Russian naval ships docked in Venezuela’s La Guaira port on July 2 after exercises in the North Atlantic supposedly intended to “show the flag” in the region. The frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the Source : …
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One phone call from President Xi would end Russia's war, Finnish president says
Russia’s reliance on China has developed to the point where Beijing could end a war with one phone call, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Bloomberg published on July 3. “Rus Source : …
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Explosions heard in Dnipro, shopping center reportedly hit
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Explosions were heard in the city of Dnipro on July 3 after the military reported missiles and drones heading toward the city and Dnipro Source : …
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Trump reportedly considering making deal with Putin to block Ukraine's NATO accession, officials tell Politico
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of making a deal with Russia to block the future NATO accession of certain countries, namely Ukraine and Georgia, Politico repor Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-rep…
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Naval drones attacked Russia's Novorossiysk, local authorities claim
Naval drones attacked the Russian port city of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast overnight on July 3, claimed the city’s mayor, Andrey Kravchenko. Russian Telegram channels said that residents heard Source : …
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Promote Ukraine encourages Ukrainians, European activists and all the indifferent to join a peaceful manifestation ahead of Washington summit
The main objective of the manifestation is to get a political signal about Ukraine’s approach to the Alliance, to get a general package of assistance for Ukraine, and to increase funding for Ukraine f Source : www.promoteukraine.org/promote-u… …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 546,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 546,270 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 3. This number includes 1,180 ca Source : …
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Russia violated international law by imprisoning US journalist Gershkovich, UN experts say
U.N. human rights advocates believe that Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and should release him “immediately.” The Working Group on Arbit Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Surprise Ukrainian Attack across Dnipro River | Ruzzian Positions Demolished
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Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China-led summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on July 3 for regional security and defense discussions, according to the Kremlin. He is also set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with lea Source : kyivindependent.com/putin-arr…
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Allies believe China allegedly developing attack drones to aid Russia, Bloomberg reports
Chinese companies are allegedly developing attack drones similar to the Iranian-produced Shahed-type drone to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 2, citing European offic Source : kyivindependent.com/china-all…
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Ukraine receives nearly 6,000 solar panels to power hospitals
Through an agreement with the European Commission, Ukraine has received 5,876 solar panels to help power hospitals across the country, Ukraine’s Energy Ministry announced to social media on July 2. As Source : …
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Lithuania issues protest, summons representatives after Russian aircraft enters airspace
Lithuania has submitted a diplomatic protest and has summoned diplomatic representatives from Russia’s embassy in Vilnius after a Russian civilian aircraft entered the country’s airspace without permi Source : …