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Ukraine war latest: Russia's oil output falls to one-year low amid Ukrainian strikes

*Ukraine aims to isolate Crimea from Russia, drone commander 'Madyar' says *Ukraine's drone advantage over Russia grows as nearly 180,000 military targets struck in May, Syrskyi says*Ukraine reportedly strikes military targets, hit several bridges in large-scale attack across Russian-occupied CrimeaNew*Lockheed Martin unable to guarantee Patriot missile delivery timelines for US allies, top executive says

Explainer: Why is EU planning to ban visas only for Russian soldiers, and not for all Russians?

The European Commission announced on June 9 that a visa ban targeting current and former Russian soldiers should be part of the EU's next sanctions package, sparking a debate on social media about why the measure targets only military personnel. The Kyiv Independent explains why the proposal is limited to Russian combatants and whether more sweeping restrictions could follow. Nordic and Baltic countries proposed already in February and March that the EU should ban entry for ex-Russian soldiers

About Gripen Fighter Jet

The Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab, designed for operations from short runways and highways with advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Ukraine has expressed interest in acquiring Gripen jets as part of its air force modernization alongside F-16s, which Kyiv received in 2024.

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