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German photo prize shortlists Kremlin media-linked photographer for occupied Mariupol series
A Russian photographer with ties to Kremlin-backed media has been shortlisted for one of Germany's leading photography awards for his series on occupied Mariupol, raising concerns about how Russian narratives are reaching Western audiences through major cultural institutions. Since 1979, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award has honored photographers from all over the world whose work captures humanity's relationship with the environment. The photos in Valery Melnikov's series "Open Wounds" portray de
The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds
The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine. The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe is to assume the resulting burden. U.S. disengagement remains opaque The summit did not alter the direction of U.S. force re
Ukraine's ambassador to Poland commemorates Volyn massacres as history unsettles Kyiv-Warsaw relations
"It is our shared duty to honor the memory of each victim with dignity," the Ukrainian embassy said on July 11, Poland's National Day of Remembrance for victims of the Volyn massacres.
Russian guided bomb attack on Sumy kills 4, including child, injures 17
Two of the bombs struck a busy area of the city, with one hitting near a road and a public transport stop, where the child was killed, according to the Sumy regional police. A third bomb struck an infrastructure facility.
Ukrainian industry group challenges Grossi's assessment of staffing crisis at occupied nuclear plant
In a letter dated July 10, the organization said it "cannot agree" with Grossi's comments, arguing that they do not adequately reflect the scale of the risks created by the plant's personnel shortage.
Ukraine says it struck 21 Russian tankers as Moscow reportedly halts shipping through key canal
According to Brovdi, Ukrainian drones hit 21 tankers, four tugboats, two dry cargo vessels, and one specialized vessel, recording 73 successful strikes during the overnight operation.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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"I just want to go out there and hopefully beat every single Russian I play in the Olympics," Ukrainian tennis star Marta Kostiuk said after advancing to the semifinals at Wimbledon.
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