Ukraine will receive first F-16s 'in few weeks,' WP reports
According to WP, the F-16s will not be brought close to the front line at first, so it is unclear whether they will be able to deter Russian planes flying in from Russian airspace.
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PTSD accounts for 29% of neuralgic diseases suffered by military, Defense Ministry says
The share of PTSD from neuralgic diseases among the military will only increase, according to Oksana Sukhorukova, head of the Healthcare Department of the Defense Ministry.
Polish Foreign Ministry suggests Hungary leave EU, NATO after Orban's controversial statements
"I do not understand why Hungary wants to remain a member of organizations that they dislike so much and that supposedly mistreat them," Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said.
Ukraine will introduce 'action plan for peace' by end of November, Zelensky says
The president said Kyiv will start "detailed discussions with relevant countries" on territorial integrity and other issues, according to NHK.
Rebels in Mali claim to have killed and injured dozens of soldiers, Russian mercenaries
Mali’s army and Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group lost dozens in killed and wounded in a battle with rebels in the country’s north, a spokesman for the rebels claimed on July 27.
Russia launched over 700 aerial bombs, 100 Shahed drones at Ukraine over past week, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president called on allies to provide Kyiv with long-range weapons and air defense equipment, adding that "each concrete decision of the partners to strengthen our force is able to save people's lives."
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 11, injure 41 over past day
Russian attacks against four Ukrainian regions killed 11 people and wounded another 41 in the past day, regional authorities reported early on July 28.
General Staff: Russia has lost 574,690 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has also reportedly lost 8,344 tanks, 16,095 armored fighting vehicles, 21,572 vehicles and fuel tanks, 15,936 artillery systems, 1,127 multiple launch rocket systems, 906 air defense systems, 363 airplanes, 326 helicopters, 12,766 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.
Blinken warns China of 'taking measures' if it keeps helping Russia's defense industry
"The secretary reiterated serious concern with PRC (People's Republic of China) support for Russia’s defense industrial base and made clear that if the PRC does not act to address this threat to European security, the United Stares will continue to take appropriate measures to do so," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Orban accuses US of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines amid anti-Western tirade
Russia blamed the U.S. and U.K. for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia and Germany in September 2022. Investigations have so far failed to find conclusive evidence, and both Denmark and Sweden dropped the case in February 2024. The German investigation is still ongoing.
Russia's Lavrov claims he 'does not listen' to Ukraine's peace talks statements
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said he "does not listen" to Ukraine's statements about peace talks, claiming recent comments from senior Kyiv officials have been contradictory.
Russia reportedly captures Vovche, Ukrainian military doesn't confirm yet
Moscow's troops are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses in the area, and the sector near Pokrovsk in the western part of Donetsk Oblast has become the hottest part of the front in recent weeks.
General Staff: Russia has lost 573,510 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Romania denies downing Russian drones over Ukraine
Videos on social media that purport to show Romanian air defense units shooting down Russian attack drones above Ukraine are spreading a false narrative, Romania's Defense Ministry said in a statement on July 26.
Ukraine to receive nearly $8 billion in direct budget support from US by November, ambassador says
By November, Ukraine will receive $7.9 billion in direct support to the state budget, part of the $61 billion aid package passed by the U.S. Congress in April, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, said on air on July 26.
Ukraine war latest: Russian losses in Ukraine causing 'serious problems' for recruitment, HUR says
Key updates on July 26: * Russian losses in Ukraine causing 'serious problems' for recruitment, HUR says * Ukraine hit Russian airfield in occupied Crimea, General Staff confirms * Russia using new, cheap drones to locate Ukraine's air defense, military intelligence says * Inspection of Ukraine's 59th Brigade finds management issues, but no criminal
Russia using new, cheap drones to locate Ukraine's air defense, military intelligence says
Russia is now launching a new type of cheaply-made drones to identify air defense systems and act as decoys, Andrii Cherniak, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military intelligence, told Reuters in an interview published on July 26.
Inspection of Ukraine's 59th Brigade finds management issues, but no criminal charges laid
The 59th Brigade is deployed near Krasnohorivka in Donetsk Oblast, a front-line town under heavy pressure by Russian forces.
Ukraine's energy situation improving, state grid operator says
After a "very difficult couple of weeks" due to record-breaking heat and power plants being under repair, Ukraine's energy supply situation is improving, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of state grid operator Ukrenergo, said on July 26.
Kharkiv renames 3 metro stations, nearly 50 streets to 'de-Russify' city
The city of Kharkiv has decided to rename three metro stations and 48 streets to "remove Russian markers from public space," Governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on July 26.
Russian Central Bank raises interest rate to 18% amid 'accelerated' inflation
Russia's Central Bank announced on July 26 that it is to raise the interest rate from 16% to 18%, as the Russian economy continues to experience accelerated inflation amid its war in Ukraine.
Kuleba calls on Hong Kong to close sanctions circumvention routes for Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister said that these restrictive measures are necessary to "weaken Russia's potential to wage war and kill people in Ukraine."
Russian ex-deputy defense minister arrested on corruption charges
In his previous position, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov was in charge of the military's logistics chains during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. His dismissal was widely seen as a response to the logistic failures that accompanied the early months of Russia's all-out war.
Paris hit by 'massive' arson attack, just hours before Olympics opening ceremony
According to the state-owned railway operator SNCF, vandals damaged signal boxes on three lines connecting the French capital with other major cities, while a fourth attempt was foiled.
EU transfers Ukraine $1.6 billion of proceeds from frozen Russian assets
"There is no better symbol or use for the Kremlin's money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Hungary quietly takes record $1 billion loan from Chinese banks
Hungary's record loan came amid a record increase in its public debt to 140 billion euros ($152 billion), 73.5% of GDP, and a budget deficit of 6.7% of GDP, while the country has no access to European Union funds due to the conflict with Brussels.
Explosion at Russian Arctic gas field kills at least 2, injures 8
Authorities opened a preliminary criminal case into the potential violation of industrial health and safety standards, RIA Novosti said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 572,300 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 950 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
G7 to finalize plan by October on $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets revenue
The Group of Seven (G7) will likely finalize a framework agreement for a $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets revenue by October, EU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on July 25.
Ukraine's defense industry seeing impact of foreign investment, Zelensky says
Foreign funding in Ukraine's defense industry is showing a noticeable impact on the domestic production of weaponry and equipment, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on July 25.
Russia to slow YouTube speeds after Google refuses to comply with censorship
Russia will deliberately slow YouTube loading speeds by up to 70% by the end of next week, in response to Google's refusal to comply with the demands of the Russian authorities, Russian lawmaker Alexander Khinshtein said on July 25.
Ukraine war latest: Russia will be soon forced to scale down attacks, Ukrainian commander says
Key updates on July 25: * Russia will be forced to scale down its attacks in a month and a half, Ukrainian commander says * Kherson Oblast fortifications are 97% complete, Shmyhal says * Peace talks impossible without Russia, China at table, Czech president says * Romania confirms Russian drone debris landed on its
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