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❗️Kathimerini reports NATO and the EU are pressing Greece to provide Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine.

❗️Kathimerini reports NATO and the EU are pressing Greece to provide Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. According to the report, Kyiv has requested up to 200 PAC-2 missiles, some of which have been in Greek service for more than two decades. A proposal under discussion would see Greece sell the interceptors to Norway before they are transferred to Ukraine, but Athens has not yet agreed to th...

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Ukraine’s HUR said Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to intensify drone attacks on gas stations, freight and passenger transport, civilian vehicles, and civilian infrastructure. According to the agency, the goal is to maximize destruction in border and frontline regions.

Ukraine’s HUR said Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to intensify drone attacks on gas stations, freight and passenger transport, civilian vehicles, and civilian infrastructure. According to the agency, the goal is to maximize destruction in border and frontline regions.

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President Zelensky’s communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will remain “part of the team” after talks with the president. Lytvyn also rejected claims Zelensky had sided with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

President Zelensky’s communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will remain “part of the team” after talks with the president. Lytvyn also rejected claims Zelensky had sided with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

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❗️BREAKING: President Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine’s SBU destroyed a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airbase, around 800 km from the Ukrainian border. He said the aircraft had been used to launch missile strikes against Ukraine and added that Russian oil facilities were also hit.

❗️BREAKING: President Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine’s SBU destroyed a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airbase, around 800 km from the Ukrainian border. He said the aircraft had been used to launch missile strikes against Ukraine and added that Russian oil facilities were also hit.

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People again took to the streets in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, expressing support for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and demanding parliament return from its recess, which is scheduled to last until August 18. The largest demonstrations are expected to begin at 20:00 local time.

People again took to the streets in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, expressing support for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and demanding parliament return from its recess, which is scheduled to last until August 18. The largest demonstrations are expected to begin at 20:00 local time.

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❗️ Axios reports the Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia now has support from at least 61 senators, including 39 Republicans and 22 Democrats, enough to overcome a filibuster. The legislation would allow the U.S. president to impose 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India, and also targets Russia’s shadow fleet. The bill still must be brought to a vote.

❗️ Axios reports the Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia now has support from at least 61 senators, including 39 Republicans and 22 Democrats, enough to overcome a filibuster. The legislation would allow the U.S. president to impose 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India, and also targets Russia’s shadow fleet. The bill still must be brought to...

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Zelensky said the new government led by Serhii Koretskyi has begun work, prioritizing preparations for winter, energy resilience, long-range strike capability and faster delivery on partner agreements. He did not mention Mykhailo Fedorov or address the controversy over his departure. Why keep quiet?

Zelensky said the new government led by Serhii Koretskyi has begun work, prioritizing preparations for winter, energy resilience, long-range strike capability and faster delivery on partner agreements. He did not mention Mykhailo Fedorov or address the controversy over his departure. Why keep quiet?

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Zelensky said he tasked Yevhen Khmara with serving as acting defense minister and will ask parliament to approve him for the post after the required legal procedures. He said Khmara’s experience in special operations and long-range strikes will drive defense reform.

Zelensky said he tasked Yevhen Khmara with serving as acting defense minister and will ask parliament to approve him for the post after the required legal procedures. He said Khmara’s experience in special operations and long-range strikes will drive defense reform.

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❌ A country at war without a real defense minister.MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak says Ukraine’s parliament does not plan to convene before August 18.

❌ A country at war without a real defense minister.MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak says Ukraine’s parliament does not plan to convene before August 18. That would leave the defense and foreign minister posts vacant until the next session, as no nominees were submitted. Oleksii Viskub is currently acting defense minister.

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Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for his work and said he hopes Fedorov remains on Ukraine’s team.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for his work and said he hopes Fedorov remains on Ukraine’s team. Syrskyi also said Ukraine must stay focused on the war and an effective strategy. His post drew numerous critical comments calling for his resignation.

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Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged €300 million to help equip Ukraine with a squadron of 16 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets.

Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged €300 million to help equip Ukraine with a squadron of 16 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets. Speaking during a visit to Kyiv, Starmer said Britain would work with Sweden to deliver the aircraft to help defend Ukraine against Russian attacks. The pledge was one of his final commitments before leaving office.