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1:59 AM

Ukraine sees surge in female soldiers with over 10,000 women serving on front lines, Deputy PM says.

The total marks a significant increase in the number of women serving active combat roles, which was around 5,000 women during the first year of the full-scale invasion.

1:06 AM

Zaluzhnyi assumes role as Ukrainian ambassador to UK.

Former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi assumed the role of Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom on July 11, Zaluzhnyi announced on Telegram.

12:17 AM

Russian pilot leaked personnel data on Russian aviation division to Ukraine, source says.

"He was shocked by the attack on the children's hospital, so he decided to hand over to the Ukrainian side documents related to the activities of his military unit, as well as private photos of the command staff," the source said.

11:36 PM

Australia announces $168 million in military aid for Ukraine.

The package will include air defense missiles, air-to-surface weapons, including guided weapons, anti-tank weapons, shells, ammunition, and military boots.

11:29 PM

Ukraine war latest: Biden announces new aid package, Poland prepares Ukrainian Legion

Key developments on July 11: * Biden announces new aid package for Ukraine * Poland prepares Ukrainian Legion, 'several thousand' already registered * NATO affirms Ukraine's 'irreversible' path toward membership, $43 billion in funding for next year * Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade says it halted Russian advance toward Borova * Sweden open to sending Gripens

10:31 PM

Netherlands to contribute around $22 million to drones for Ukraine.

The Netherlands will allocate 20 million euros (nearly $22 million) to purchase first-person view (FPV) drones for Ukraine within the drone coalition, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced on July 10.

10:16 PM

Russia begins paying families of Indians killed fighting in Ukraine, BBC reports.

Ashvinbhai Mangukiya told the BBC's Indian service that he had received 4.5 million rupees ($54,000) from the Russian government after his son Hemil was killed in a missile strike in Ukraine while serving with the Russian army earlier in the year.

Biden announces new aid package for Ukraine at NATO summit

8:55 PM

(Updated: July 11, 2024 9:32 pm)

Biden announces new aid package for Ukraine at NATO summit.

This is the eighth package approved by Biden since the end of April when the U.S. Congress passed a foreign aid bill containing close to $61 billion for Ukraine.

9:23 PM

Court in far eastern Russian city sentences student to prison for 'passing troop locations to Kyiv' online.

The student collected information "using the internet" about the locations of Russian troops fighting in Ukraine in exchange for payment from the SBU, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) told the state-run media outlet RIA Novosti.

8:02 PM

France, Germany, Italy, Poland to develop new long-range cruise missiles.

France, Germany, Italy, and Poland announced on July 11 that they agreed to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometers (around 310 miles), Reuters reported.

7:27 PM

China rejects NATO assertion that it is 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war against Ukraine.

The day before, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that alliance members agree that China is a "decisive enabler" of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

7:05 PM

Number of injured in Russia's July 8 attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 53.

At least 53 people were injured in the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 8, Yevhen Sytnychenko, head of the district military administration, reported on July 11.

6:49 PM

US, Germany disrupted Russian plot to assassinate Rheinmetall CEO, CNN reports.

After obtaining intelligence about the plans, the U.S. then shared the information with their German counterparts, who "were then able to protect (Rheinmetall CEO Armin) Papperger and foil the plot," CNN said.

6:44 PM

Norway to allocate nearly $93 million to bolster Ukraine's air defenses.

Oslo will allocate 1 billion Norwegian kroner (around $93 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced on July 11 at the NATO summit in Washington, as reported by Reuters.

6:32 PM

Opinion

Opinion: Restructuring Ukrainian debt is a step toward democratic victory

Ukraine's victory is the victory of the entire free world over dictators and tyrants. The formula for victory is well known: the strength of the Ukrainian army, the unity of the free world, unwavering long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, and, first and foremost, Ukraine's membership in NATO. One

6:07 PM

Poland prepares Ukrainian Legion, 'several thousand' already registered.

Poland has begun preparing the first Ukrainian Legion of volunteers with "several thousand" people already having registered to participate, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, said on July 11.

6:02 PM

Ukraine signs security agreement with Romania.

"A key feature of this agreement (are) specific points of cooperation to strengthen security in the Black Sea region," the Presidential Office said.

5:13 PM

Indian state refiners discussing long-term oil import deal with Russia, Reuters reports.

India's state-run refiners are in talks with Russia about a long-term oil import deal, Reuters reported on July 11, citing an undisclosed government source.

5:04 PM

Russia's oil export revenues continue to drop for 4th straight month.

Russia's revenues from oil exports in June were about $16.7 billion, a 1.2% drop from the previous month. Earnings from oil exports have continued to decline since a high of almost $19 billion in February 2024.

4:12 PM

Kyiv, US arms company agree to set up NATO-standard ammunition production.

Ukraine's state-owned company, Ukrainian Defense Industry (Ukroboronprom), signed an agreement with the U.S. weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman on ammunition production, the Presidential Office said on July 11.

3:47 PM

Kyiv detains cargo vessel for allegedly shipping Ukrainian grain from occupied Crimea.

The ship, sailing under a flag of an unspecified central African country, "carried out Russia's orders" and has transported "looted agricultural products" from Sevastopol to the Middle East in 2023-2024, the SBU said.

3:40 PM

Russian drone drops bomb on Ukrainian fire truck, crew survive.

Russian forces regularly target emergency workers, often in double-tap missile strikes.

2:40 PM

Sweden open to sending Gripens to Ukraine after 'F-16 program completed,' decision up to Kyiv.

Swedish government did not refuse to send Gripen along with F-16 fighter jets from other allies, but Ukraine said that having two aircraft systems at the same time "was too much," Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom.

2:26 PM

Foreign partners have pledged $675 million to Ukraine for domestic arms production.

Foreign partners have so far pledged to invest around $675 million in the Ukrainian defense industry to arm Kyiv's forces, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 11, citing data from the Strategic Industries Ministry.

1:28 PM

Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade says it halted Russian advance toward Borova in Kharkiv Oblast.

Ukrainian soldiers thwarted Russia's plans to make a breakthrough toward the village of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast, Maksym Zhorin, a deputy commander of Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, said on July 11.

12:42 PM

Russia says it won't attend Ukraine's second peace summit.

Kyiv said it aims to invite a Russian representative to the second conference to present a peace plan based on President Volodymyr Zelensky's peace formula and international input. No official invitation has been sent so far.

12:09 PM

Orban's rival arrives in Kyiv days after Russian attack.

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar arrived in Kyiv on July 11. He said he was planning to visit the Okhmatdyt children's hospital struck by Russian in a recent attack and deliver humanitarian aid.

11:35 AM

Ukraine to receive 18 Danish-funded Bohdana artillery units 'within months,' Copenhagen says.

The first donation of 18 Ukrainian-made Bohdana artillery pieces financed by Denmark will be delivered within the coming months, Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on July 10.

11:24 AM

Drone coalition plans to set up fund for Ukraine with first pledge of $49 million.

Under the memorandum of understanding, which was signed amid the NATO summit, the Netherlands, the U.K., Latvia, New Zealand, and Sweden have already pledged €45 million ($41 million). More donations are anticipated.

10:42 AM

'China is a decisive enabler of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine,' Stoltenberg says.

China as a threat to NATO's interests and security was mentioned in the joint member states' statement, which Stoltenberg called "the first time that all NATO members state this so clearly in an agreed document."

10:08 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 14 over past day.

Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed at least five people and injured at least 14, including a child, regional authorities reported on July 11.

9:58 AM

Orban to meet Trump in Florida after NATO summit, Time reports.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may travel to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after the NATO summit in Washington, where allies affirmed Ukraine's "irreversible" path toward membership as well as $43 billion in funding for next year.

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12:34 AM

Zelensky congratulates new Canadian PM.

President Zelensky and Mark Carney also discussed "the necessity of continuing strong sanctions" against Russia as well as Kyiv's air defense needs.

2:43 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 11:21 pm)

Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal with US on April 30, source in President's Office confirms.

According to the source, the final version of the deal includes a 50-50 investment structure between the two countries and contains "a lot of good details."

11:17 PM

War analysis

Can Russia's war machine survive without outside aid?

11:05 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Kremlin says Russia ready for mass mobilization 'at any moment'

6:43 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 10:52 pm)

Minerals deal faces last-minute delay amid dispute, Financial Times reports.

Reuters reported on April 30 that Washington expects Ukraine to sign two additional documents along with the minerals deal, while Kyiv maintains those texts are not yet finalized.

10:36 PM

EU will not recognize Crimea as part of Russia, Kallas says.

EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the EU is also drawing up a “plan B” to maintain economic sanctions on Russia in case the Trump administration pulls out of Ukraine peace negotiations and moves to restore ties with Moscow.

9:17 PM

Putin admits Ukrainian soldiers remain in Kursk Oblast after boasting about region's recapture.

Despite declaring victory, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on April 30 that Ukrainian soldiers remain in the region, Russian state-controlled media reported.

8:16 PM

Interview

‘There's an information war, and we’ve disarmed ourselves’ — ex-US diplomat on Trump cuts to counter Russian disinformation

8:11 PM

Europe struggles to find troops for Ukraine's 'deterrence force,' the Times reports.

European nations would struggle to deploy even 25,000 troops to Ukraine as part of a proposed multinational “deterrence” force, far short of the 64,000-strong target suggested by U.K. defense officials, the Times reported on April 30 citing undisclosed European defense sources.

7:04 PM

Trump claims 5,000 Russian, Ukrainian soldiers killed each week. Here’s what the numbers say

6:55 PM

Ukraine Business Roundup — How Russia steals Ukrainian coal

5:37 PM

Video

Crunch time for Republicans on Ukraine, says ex-US State Senator.

The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell sits down with retired U.S. Army officer and former Nebraska State Senator Tom Brewer in the front-line city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, to discuss U.S.-Ukraine relations under the Trump administration, why Nebraska is interested in Ukraine's post-war recovery and why it's important for U.S. politicians to visit Ukraine to counter myths by Russian propaganda.

7:29 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 5:20 pm)

Trump & Ukraine

Trump promised peace in Ukraine in first 100 days, but Russia's violence only escalated

5:17 PM

Zelensky urged Trump to toughen stance on Putin during Vatican meeting, Axios says.

President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly pressed U.S. President Donald Trump to return to his original proposal of an unconditional ceasefire as the starting point for peace talks.

4:28 PM

Kremlin says Russia ready for mass mobilization like in WWII 'at any moment'.

"If a great country needs to stand up, it will stand up at any moment," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

2:36 PM

3 killed, 70 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

"Russian drones continue flying in the skies over Ukraine all morning. And so it goes every day," President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X, calling for stronger sanctions against Russia.

1:21 PM

India's Modi declines Putin's invitation to Moscow Victory Day parade.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that while India "will be represented," it will not be at the highest level and did not specify Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reasons for refusing the invitation.

12:34 PM

'5 explosions' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian military plant in Murom, source claims.

The facility, known locally as the city's "powder factory," produces ignition components for ammunition used by Russia's Armed Forces, Interior Ministry, and Federal Security Service (FSB), according to Russia's National Defense magazine.

12:15 PM

Yermak warns against easing Russian aviation sanctions, says line between civilian and military use is 'blurred'.

The article follows Russia's formal request that the U.S. lift sanctions on its state airline Aeroflot.

10:42 AM

Hungarian Parliament votes to withdraw from International Criminal Court.

The decision formalizes Hungary's intention, first announced in early April during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest.

11:48 PM

(Updated: April 30, 2025 10:37 am)

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