Russian milblogger video captures alleged Ukrainian drone strike on oil depot
"Romanov" appears to have been at the scene of an earlier drone strike and was filming rescue services in the area.
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Chinese military personnel arrive in Belarus for joint exercises
The exercises aim to "exchange experience, coordinate Belarusian and Chinese units, and create a foundation for the further development of Belarusian-Chinese relations in the field of joint training of troops," according to the Belarusian Defense Ministry.
White House: Biden may hold bilateral meeting with Zelensky during NATO summit
"And while the president will have quite a busy schedule given his commitment as the host of the summit, we’re working to set up several bilats and meetings with various world leaders on the margins of the summit, including President Zelensky, again, as I mentioned earlier," the official said. 'And we’ll have more information on those to share in the coming days."
Stoltenberg: NATO summit will discuss cooperation between Ukraine, South Korea
Though Stoltenberg didn't refer to it, Seoul said it would consider supplying Ukraine with weapons in response to Moscow's recently announced security agreement with North Korea.
Poll: More and more Russians think a nuclear strike on Ukraine is justified
In polling released on July 4, 10% of respondents said they believed such an attack could "definitely" be justified, while 24% said "probably."
Armenia to hold military drills with US amid worsening relations with Russia
Armenia has long been close with Russia, but is now seeking to distance itself, repeatedly accusing Moscow of being an unreliable partner.
Turkey proposes 'peace platform' to end war in Ukraine
"A peace platform that will prevent deepening polarization, has high participation and representation, and prioritizes diplomacy should be established," he said.
Le Pen against France providing long-range missiles, troops to Ukraine
French far-right politician Marine Le Pen said in an interview with CNN on July 5 that her party is against continuing to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles and the possibility of sending French troops to Ukraine.
Hungary cancels visit by German FM Baerbock after criticism of Orban's Moscow visit
Hungary canceled German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's planned visit to Budapest, Germany's Foreign Office said on July 5, after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow.
Russian attacks kill 12, injure 50 over past day
Civilian casualties were reported in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson oblasts.
Ukraine calls for ban on Russian athletes at Olympics due to evidence of non-neutrality
Ukraine's National Olympic Committee (NOC) and Sports Ministry called on July 5 for Russian athletes to be barred from participating in the upcoming Olympics in Paris due to evidence of their support for the Russian military, violating neutrality rules.
General Staff: Russia has lost 549,840 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,260 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Fico praises Orban in first public appearance since assassination attempt
During his speech, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized what he referred to as liberal and progressive political ideologies and expressed praise for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Zelensky discusses new package of solutions to overcome energy crisis
Since spring, Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure in a renewed assault against the country's energy grid, leading to blackouts.
'We cannot have Minsk III' – Stoltenberg on prospects for peace in Ukraine
Speaking ahead of a NATO Summit in Washington next week, Stoltenberg was asked if the alliance would support Ukraine and reject pressure to force Kyiv to accept territorial concessions and non-membership of NATO as a condition for a ceasefire.
Meduza: 120,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine.
Ukraine estimates that the Russian military's total personnel losses surpassed 500,000 on May 25, 2024.
Kuleba talks to new British foreign secretary
"I am grateful to my counterpart for reaffirming the U.K.’s ironclad support for Ukraine in all areas," he said in a post on X. "We discussed next steps in our bilateral relations and also paid specific attention to the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington. [The] foreign secretary accepted my invitation to visit Ukraine."
Ukraine war latest: F-16s will 'challenge Russia's aerial dominance over Black Sea,' Navy chief says
Key developments on July 5: * F-16s will challenge Russia's aerial dominance over Black Sea, Ukraine's Navy chief says * Latvia to send over 2,500 drones to Ukraine in July, ministry says * Orban says Kyiv and Moscow's positions on peace 'are very far apart' * Stoltenberg hopes Ukraine will join NATO within
Orban says Kyiv and Moscow's positions on peace 'are very far apart'
The insight came to him during a trip to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, just days after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Media: Russia faces difficulties with Chinese imports as Beijing tightens control
China has tightened export controls on military and dual-use products since July 1, the Moscow Times reported on July 5. This has already made it more difficult to deliver Chinese equipment and machinery to Russia, the Moscow Times reported, citing Russian importers.
Zelensky congratulates Labour Party's Starmer on UK election victory
"Ukraine and the U.K. have been and will continue to be reliable allies through thick and thin," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X.
F-16s will challenge Russia's aerial dominance over Black Sea, Ukraine's Navy chief says
Ukraine wants to expand its shipping corridor, which contains only maritime traffic from the three main Odesa ports, to include the ports of Mykolaiv and Kherson in the country's south, Navy Commander Oleksii Neizhpapa told Reuters. However, it is not possible since Russia controls the Kinburn Spit, he added.
Latvia to send over 2,500 drones to Ukraine in July, ministry says
Riga will send more than 2,500 different types of combat drones to Ukraine this month, worth 4 million euros ($4.3 million), the Latvian Defense Ministry announced on July 5.
Putin believes Trump is 'sincere' about ending war
Speaking from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "we take (former President Donald Trump's declared intention to end the war) completely seriously."
Indian PM Modi to visit Russia on July 8
It will be Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first trip to Russia since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
Death toll of Russia's July 3 attack on Dnipro rises to 8
The death toll of Russia's drone and missile attack on Dnipro on July 3 has risen to eight, as a 72-year-old woman died in the hospital, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Islamic leader of Russia's Karachay-Cherkessia announces temporary niqab ban
The Muftiate of Karachay-Cherkessia, a republic of Russia in the North Caucasus, announced a temporary ban on the wearing of the niqab, a day after the Muftiate of Dagestan announced a similar ban.
Czechia no longer recognizes non-biometric Russian passports
Czechia no longer recognizes non-biometric Russian passports, and Russians without biometric passports will be considered to be illegally residing in Czechia, Czech media outlet Idnes reported on July 4, citing the Foreign Ministry.
Media: Orban to meet with Putin in Moscow following Kyiv visit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will visit Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 5, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on July 4 citing an unnamed Hungarian government source.
Bureaucracy preventing allocation of funding to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure, media reports
Ukraine's government has not distributed EU funding for the reconstruction and protection of energy infrastructure worth 150 million euros ($162 million) for four months due to "bureaucratic obstacles," Ekonomichna Pravda (EP) reported on July 4, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Destruction of Russian bombers halt Russia's advance on battlefield, Kuleba says
The destruction of Russian fighter bombers and the replenishment of ammunition stocks will help Ukraine halt Russia's advance on the battlefield, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told the LRT media outlet.
Ukraine considering transiting gas from Azerbaijan to EU, Zelensky says
Kyiv is in talks to transit gas from Azerbaijan to the EU after the contract to transit Russian gas expires in December 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Bloomberg on July 3.
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