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21-07-2025
US President Donald Trump's recent shift in stance on supporting Ukraine, including a potential increase in arms supplies, is seen as a cynical move, but one that could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. Trump's change of heart, coming after months of wavering on Ukraine, creates an opportunity for Ukraine and its supporters to strengthen their position, and they should seize it.
21-07-2025
Donald Trump, seemingly fed up with Russia's Vladimir Putin, announced on July 14th that the US would resume sending Ukraine Patriot air-defence missiles and other arms. Additionally, Trump threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on nations doing business with Russia if a peace agreement is not reached within 50 days, stating "We're very unhappy with Russia."
21-07-2025
Russian officials have condemned NATO's new deterrence plan as a "declaration of war" and a threat to global security, warning it could lead to World War III. The plan, announced by US Army Europe and Africa commander Gen. Christopher Donahue, aims to enhance NATO's ground response capabilities in the Baltic region and counter the threat posed by Russia's Kaliningrad exclave. Russian officials, including Leonid Slutsky and Sergei Muratov, have threatened retaliatory measures, including nuclear action, if Kaliningrad is attacked. The Suwalki Corridor, a narrow strip of land between Poland and Lithuania, has become a focal point of tension, with Russia expert Peter Doran warning that Russia may attempt to close it to reconnect with Kaliningrad.
21-07-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed renewed ceasefire talks with Russia for next week, urging Russia to "stop avoiding decisions" and intensify negotiation dynamics. The comments come after a recent Russian drone and missile attack on the port city of Odesa, killing one person and injuring six others. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is working to implement agreements reached during previous talks in Istanbul and is ready for a meeting at the leaders' level to secure a lasting peace. Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded by saying that President Putin is ready to move towards a peace settlement, but Moscow's main objective is to achieve its goals.
21-07-2025
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing at least one person and causing multiple fires in Kyiv. The attack damaged a subway station, commercial property, shops, houses, and a kindergarten across four districts of the capital. The strike came hours before French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Kyiv for a two-day visit to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched drone attacks on major airports serving Moscow, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded and flights to be cancelled or delayed. Russia's defence ministry said it had downed 117 drones overnight.
21-07-2025
Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, killing at least one person and striking a subway station where hundreds were sheltering, breaking a week-long streak of relative calm that some jokingly attributed to the presence of US Special Presidential Envoy Gen. Keith Kellogg.
