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Head of Iran's Security Commission Ebrahim Azizi stated that "Ukraine may also soon understand that Iran does not leave actions unanswered. " This happened after the strike in the Caspian Sea.
Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.
Wes Streeting stated that Europe will be grateful to Trump for increasing defense spending. He emphasized the need to end excessive dependence on the US.
Equinor CEO stated that Europe may not achieve the goal of filling storage facilities to 80% due to market tensions. The reasons are competition with Asia and the cessation of Russian gas supplies.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the violation of Romania's airspace by a Russian drone. He called for increased pressure on Russia due to its disregard for international law.
President Zelenskyy stated that at the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had no weapons or money from the US. Large-scale international support began to arrive after the world realized the threat from the Kremlin to all of Europe.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine single-handedly stopped Putin's plans to restore the Soviet empire. He emphasized, that Ukraine became a barrier to these dreams.
On July 27, Ukraine will be among the warmest regions of Europe, where temperatures will locally reach 33°. August may be marked by the hottest weather in terms of duration.
In Brussels, the 21st EU sanctions package was approved, which blocks Russia's revenue streams and its shadow fleet. Greece lifted its blockade after concessions regarding the transportation of Russian LNG.
Kazakhstan has stopped transporting oil to the CPC terminal due to attacks on tankers. The suspension may lead to a reduction in production by the country's oil companies.
A UN report shows that transnational crime in Asia uses AI and new technologies for fraud. Children are exposed to risks through online games and AI-generated sexual images.
NATO will deploy additional forces in Lithuania in case of a critical situation due to Russian provocations. The advisor to the President of Lithuania ruled out the possibility of an RF invasion.
Boeing increased production of seeker heads for PAC-3 missiles by 30% in 2025, manufacturing 650 units. In 2026, the company plans to bring the figure to 850 units.
Trump administration prepares funding for projects in Europe to combat censorship through EU laws. Among the grants, $2 million is allocated to counter DSA and DMA.
The President held a meeting on the Polish direction, agreeing to open all archives of the SBU and the SZR regarding the events in Volyn. It is also planned to increase permits for search and exhumation works.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine refuted Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP, calling them baseless. The ministry called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow for the demilitarization of the plant.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko stated that the Russian Federation does not hide its intentions to continue the war of attrition. He called on the international community to increase pressure to change Putin's regime.
The President of Ukraine met with the outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The leaders paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
GUR representative Andriy Chernyak stated that Russia uses all gaps in Europe for information operations. The campaign against Ukraine's European integration is a key direction of the Kremlin's hybrid strategy.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Kyiv on Thursday for a final summit with Zelenskyy. He will reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine and the allocation of £3 billion per year.
Gazprom shares on the Moscow Exchange fell to 90. 21 rubles, the lowest level since 2008. The reason was the suspension of negotiations with China on the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new EU-Ukraine partnership in the defense industry. The parties signed an agreement on drones, which will combine Ukrainian expertise and European industrial scale.
5 European missile manufacturers have signed a letter of intent to establish the Bliksem EXO consortium. The goal is to develop an exoatmospheric interceptor missile to destroy medium-range ballistic missiles in space.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 135 drones and 10 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched. He emphasized the need for the adoption of the 21st EU sanctions package and agreements on European anti-ballistic defense.
Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the Coalition of the Willing. Zelenskyy announced that the next meeting will take place in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that the existing anti-ballistic missile capabilities are insufficient, and the number of ballistic missiles will increase. Ukraine proposed to European leaders the creation of a joint air defense system FREYJA, offering its own interceptor missile.
President Zelenskyy stated that the joint FREYJA system will strengthen the defense of Ukraine and Europe. He believes that this, together with strikes on the Russian economy, will force Putin to sit down for negotiations.