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First Australian Abrams tanks reach Ukraine after 9-month wait
The tanks were promised to Kyiv in October 2024, but delivery was reportedly delayed due to resistance from the U.S. The remaining tanks will arrive "in the coming months."

Minister proposes Ukrainian version of Trump's DOGE to 'reduce costs and evaluate efficiency'
"I will be looking for a person to lead this area," First Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote.

Ukrainian forces 'steadfastly' holding defenses near Pokrovsk, commander-in-chief says
"The enemy continues to use small infantry groups, but they are powerless in their attempts to capture Pokrovsk," Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, reported July 18.

Germany's Merz says Ukraine unlikely to join EU before 2034
"For us, the absolute top priority is, first and foremost, to do everything possible to end this war," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.

New EU sanctions could block Rosneft's Indian refinery sale plans, Bloomberg reports
The Russian oil giant has been trying to sell its 49.13% stake in India's Nayara refinery, but the EU's latest sanctions package could make such a deal too risky for buyers.

Erdogan, Putin discuss resuming Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin that launching a third round of negotiations is important and that Turkey is prepared to host discussions in Istanbul once both sides agree on a date.

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Key developments on July 5-6: * Drones reportedly attack Russia's Black Sea fleet * Pipelines supplying Russian military explode in Russia's Far East, HUR source says * Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airfield hits bomb depot, aircraft * Ukraine hits Russian electronic warfare facility making Shahed, Iskander components, General Staff says * Ukraine's army chief warns of new Russian offensives in northeast as he visits Kharkiv Oblast front Drones attacked Russia's Black Sea Fleet at the