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Ukrainians have lost faith in Zelensky
The Spectator
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July 16, 2025
Donald Trump this week boosted Ukraine’s air defences with new Patriot batteries, threatened Vladimir Putin with sanctions if he does not agree to a ceasefire, and even reportedly gave tacit approval to more Ukrainian strikes on Moscow. Trump’s...
US withdrawal from mediation may lead to a halt in the flow of weapons to Ukraine
APA
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US President Donald Trump's refusal to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to a six-month halt in the flow of weapons to Ukraine, APA reports, citing the British newspaper The Times . According to the publication, after this period,...
Slovakia Unblocks EU Sanctions; Ukraine Opens Arms Testing Platform
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
As of the morning of July 18, the main news includes Slovakia’s decision to unblock the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, the possibility for foreign manufacturers to test the latest weapons in Ukraine, and the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC...
Letters: Why would you want to listen to boring old Ramaphosa rattle on when there's thrilling Wimbledon on TV?
IOL
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How tennis contrasts with corruption What did you do on Sunday evening, watch the exciting match between Sinner and Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final or listen to the same old drivel from President Cyril Ramaphosa? The showdown between Sinner and...
Why Ukraine’s spirit of resistance may be its most powerful weapon
Irish Independent
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‘Bunker in Kyiv’ takes readers through wartime life across Ukraine – and each topic is anchored by the faces and voices of Ukrainians who carry on with defiance, resilience, and a grim sense of humour A football fan paints his face in the colours...
Bang for buck: Why Kyiv is rushing to scale drone interceptors
The Interpreter
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July 18, 2025
It took Russia a few years, but once Moscow was able to shift its war machine and gradually learn lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian war, it was able to rapidly scale production of its drones. With President Vladimir Putin frustrated by a stalled...
Usyk KOs Dubois in the 5th round
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 20, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BOXING Usyk KOs Dubois in the 5th round LONDON -- Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and became the undisputed world heavyweight champion...
Russian Soldier’s ‘DAREDEVIL’ Act, Catches Kyiv's Drone With Bare Hands & Smacks It Into A Tree
The Times of India
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July 18, 2025
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra blessed with baby girl Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, born on July 15, 2025. The mother and the baby are reportedly healthy and doing...
Zelensky names outgoing justice minister as Ukraine's US envoy
Khaleej Times
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday he had chosen Olga Stefanishyna, who has just left her position as justice minister, as Kyiv's next ambassador to the United States. "I have signed a decree appointing Olga Stefanishyna as...
Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
Donald Trump’s move to take credit for the additional weapons headed to Ukraine at Europe’s expense has created some mild friction in EU-US relations. “If we pay for these weapons, it’s our support,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief,...
Budapest sanctions Ukrainian top brass over brutal attempted enlistment of Hungarian
TASS
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July 17, 2025
BUDAPEST, July 17. /TASS/. Hungary has imposed sanctions against three Ukrainian military leaders in connection with the brutal attempted forced conscription of an ethnic Hungarian in Ukraine leading to his death, Hungarian Minister of Foreign...
Olga Stefanyshina nominated to serve as Ukrainian ambassador to US
TASS
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July 17, 2025
MOSCOW, July 17. /TASS/. Kiev has proposed Olga Stefanyshina - former Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and former Justice Minister - as Ukraine’s next ambassador to the United States, Vladimir Zelensky announced,...
Ukraine offers $250K grants to AI defense startups
Defence Blog
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July 16, 2025
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has launched K4 Startup Studio, an ambitious grant initiative aimed at empowering AI-driven defense startups to deliver battlefield-ready technologies. The program is designed to accelerate innovation that could give...
US moving ‘with haste’ to enable weapons shipments to Kyiv, says Washington
The Guardian
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July 18, 2025
The US is moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump’s plan for Europe to buy arms and is weighing selling Patriot air defence systems from its own stocks, Washington’s envoy to Nato has said. “We are all moving with...
Brave1 Launches Test in Ukraine Platform for Military Tech Testing
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
The Brave1 defense cluster has announced the launch of a new platform that will allow foreign military technology manufacturers to test their products in Ukraine. This opens up new opportunities for collaboration between arms producers and...
Donald Trump buys time with weapons for Kyiv
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
There was rejoicing when US President Donald Trump announced that he was going to let Ukraine have weapons after all, but it was conspicuously contained joy. Half-smiles and sighs of relief were plentiful; cheers were absent or faked. The...
Ukraine Defense Ramstein Meeting Scheduled for July 21
Mezha
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July 16, 2025
As reported by the spokesperson of the German Ministry of Defense The next meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense in the Ramstein format is scheduled for Monday, July 21. This information was confirmed by a representative of the German...
Ukraine PM's resignation approved, new cabinet to be in place soon
NHK
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The Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday approved by majority vote Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's dismissal after he tendered his resignation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier tapped Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia...
Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine
Breaking Defense
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July 17, 2025
German Air Force’s Patriot air defense missile system deployed to Slovakia. (Bundeswehr/Tom Twardy) WASHINGTON — The United States is reshuffling its Patriot air defense queue as European nations rush to support Ukraine, with Switzerland...
Vadim Gluzman: A bridge to the future for Music in the Mountains
The Durango Herald - Colorado
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July 16, 2025
Violinist Vadim Gluzman takes the helm as artistic director for Music in the Mountains. (Courtesy of www.vadimgluzman.com) × Musician steps into artistic director position for annual festival Internationally known, globe-trotting violinist Vadim...