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Zelensky urges direct leader-level peace talks as Putin blames 'excessive expectations'
"As for any disappointments on anyone's part, all disappointments arise from excessive expectations," Vladimir Putin said.
Russia's industrial activity falls to lowest level since 2022, Reuters reports
Despite heavy militarization and a surge in state defense orders since the start of the war against Ukraine, Russia's industrial production growth has begun to slow.
In 'first step,' Germany to send Ukraine 2 Patriot launchers 'in coming days'
Germany has already delivered three Patriot systems to Ukraine, the German Defense Ministry said.
US sanctions international suppliers supporting Iran's Shahed drone manufacturer
The measures target five companies and one individual based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, allegedly involved in sourcing sensitive technology for the Iranian Aviation Manufacturing Company (HESA).
Indian state-run refineries halt Russian oil purchases amid Trump tariff threats, Reuters reports
The news coincides with Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on India starting on Aug. 1.
Russian attacks kill 3, injure 37 over past day
Russian forces launched 72 Shahed-type drones from Russia's Millerovo, Kursk, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk airfields against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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The video, showing a new phase in Kyiv's maritime drone warfare, documents a previously unreported Sept. 11, 2024, operation off the coast of occupied Crimea.
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