Duda hopes Ukraine will receive invitation to alliance at next NATO summit
Polish President Duda Andrzej was doubtful that Ukraine would receive a formal invitation to join NATO at this summit.
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Ground zero: How a Ukrainian boy battling cancer and his mother survived Russia’s missile strike on children’s hospital
At about 10:30 on the morning of July 8, just minutes before a Russian missile slammed into Kyiv’s main hospital for children, 4-year-old Dima Dorontsov was waiting to receive his final dose of chemotherapy at the oncology department with his mother Viktoria Zavoloka alongside. He’s spent much
Ukrainians raise nearly $7 million in less than 2 days to restore children's hospital hit in Russian missile attack
United24 and Monobank, Ukraine's largest mobile-only bank, launched a fundraising campaign for Hr 100 million (nearly $2.5 million). Within 22 hours, Ukrainians collected Hr 250 million (nearly $6 million).
Netherlands allocates nearly $325 million to F-16 munitions for Ukraine
"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin's aggression knows no bounds, so our support must continue at full speed," Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
Boy evacuated from Kyiv hospital hit by Russian missile attack dies
The boy was in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the Okhmadyt hospital at the time of the missile strike, Health Minister Viktor Liashko said. He was later transported to another hospital in Kyiv.
Russia attacks city of Voznesensk in Mykolaiv Oblast, killing 1, injuring 8, including mayor
Voznesensk Mayor Yevhenii Velychko is among the victims, according to Kim. All eight people suffered injuries of moderate severity.
Ukraine foreign minister meets Hungarian counterpart after Orban's 'peace mission' to Kyiv, Moscow
During a meeting between the foreign ministers, Kuleba said he briefed his counterpart on the situation on the front line and preparations for a second peace summit.
More than 23,000 Ukrainians have illegally entered Moldova since beginning of full-scale invasion, RFE/RL reports
According to data seen by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Moldovan service, 7,700 Ukrainian men crossed into Moldova in the first six months of 2024.
Opinion: If not membership, NATO should offer Ukraine security guarantees
As foreign leaders and delegates gathered in Washington for the 2024 NATO Summit this week, Ukraine learned that it will not receive a formal membership invitation. This decision comes as a significant blow to Ukraine. During the three-day gathering, critics of Ukraine’s potential NATO accession reiterated familiar concerns. They
F-16s from Netherlands, Denmark on their way to Ukraine, Blinken announces
The first F-16 fighter jets are on their way from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on July 10 during the NATO summit in Washington.
Opinion: How corrupt is public procurement in Ukraine?
A quick Google search on procurement in Ukraine renders pages upon pages of corruption-related headlines. “National Anti-Corruption busts Defense Ministry food procurement scheme;” “Kyiv accuses military brass of procurement graft;” “Ukraine opens arms procurement corruption investigation.” Ukraine introduced Prozorro, an electronic procurement system implemented in 2016, as part of broader
Italy to reportedly allocate $1.7 billion in military aid for Kyiv as part of NATO support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged $1.7 billion as part of NATO support for Ukraine in 2025, Italian media reported on July 10.
Opinion: The global implications of Iran's election
The second round of Iran’s presidential election unfolded with little fanfare last weekend. But with reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian defeating his hardline anti-Western opponent, Saeed Jalili, the world should be paying attention. At a time of deep tensions and shifting alliances, these results will reverberate across the region and
Kyiv refutes Russia's claims of capturing village in Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine controls the situation near the village of Yasnobrodivka in Donetsk Oblast, Lieutenant Colonel Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, told the Kyiv Independent on July 11.
Norway to donate 6 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, first to arrive in 2024
Norway will donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the deliveries starting this year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a press release on July 10.
NATO allies to announce $43 billion commitment to Ukraine for next year, White House says
NATO allies will announce their plans to provide Ukraine with a minimum baseline funding of 40 billion euros ($43 billion) for the next year at the Washington summit, the White House confirmed on July 10.
Hungarian opposition leader to visit Kyiv children's hospital after Russian attack
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar is heading to Kyiv on July 10 to visit Okhmatdyt, Ukraine's largest children's medical center, days after it was struck by a Russian missile, the politician wrote on Facebook.
NGOs file 'groundbreaking' complaint to UN human rights body over Russia's aggression
Representing families of 18 of the Ukrainian victims, the NGOs said that the case could set a precedent applicable to thousands more civilians killed during Russia's full-scale war.
New UK PM signals Ukraine can use Storm Shadow missiles to hit targets inside Russia
The missiles are "obviously to be used in accordance with international humanitarian law" and "for defensive purposes," but "it is for Ukraine to decide how to deploy (them) for those defensive purposes," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said during the NATO summit in Washington.
Hundreds want to join new Ukrainian legion in Poland, Polish media reports
Hundreds of Ukrainians in Poland have expressed interest in joining a new legion of Ukraine's army that will be trained in Poland, just days after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the plans, Polish news outlet RMF reported on July 10.
Russia lacks troops, ammunition for major offensive in Ukraine, NATO official tells Reuters
Speaking ahead of the NATO summit in Washington, the official told reporters that Russia has suffered "very high" losses as it attempts to utilize limited territorial gains.
Russian attacks kill 6, injure 16 over past day
Ukrainian air defense shot down 14 out of the 20 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on July 10, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 554,510 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,100 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Updated: Emergency workers end rescue operations in Kyiv after mass missile strike
Russian forces launched a missile attack on the capital on July 8, killing 33 and injuring 121 others. One Russian missile directly struck the Okhmatdyt children's hospital.
Russia celebrates UN Security Council presidency, serves chicken Kyiv 1 day after deadly attack on children's hospital
The Security Council convened on July 9 to discuss the Russian attack in an emergency meeting. Directly after the session, the Russian delegation hosted a celebratory lunch featuring chicken Kyiv on the menu.
NATO to announce new military command to train Ukrainian troops, appoint Kyiv representative, Sullivan says
In the coming days, the NATO alliance will announce a new military command in Germany to train and equip Ukrainian troops, as well as appoint a new NATO senior representative in Kyiv, U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said on July 9 at the start of the NATO summit in Washington.
US, NATO allies to deliver 'dozens' of air defense systems in coming months, including 4 Patriots
The U.S. and at least nine other NATO allies have agreed to send dozens of air defense systems in the coming months to Ukraine, including at least four Patriot batteries, according to a joint agreement issued on July 9.
Russian propagandists spin conflicting disinformation in bid to evade responsibility for missile strike on children’s hospital
Scrambling Kremlin propagandists have projected conflicting narratives of disinformation and spin to deflect blame from Russia's July 8 massive missile attack that shocked the world by striking Kyiv’s primary children’s hospital. The deadliest attack in months involving nearly 40 missiles targeting Kyiv and other regions threatens to backfire
US supplies Ukraine with Metal Shark high-speed boats
The boats are equipped with modern navigation and control systems, automatic fire extinguishing, as well as a video surveillance system, making them maneuverable, fast, and ergonomic, the State Border Guard Service said.
F-16s, multi-billion pledge, more Patriots, 'irreversible' membership – what Ukraine will and won't get at the NATO Summit
While 75th birthdays are usually a cause for joy and celebration, NATO's marking of this milestone at a three-day summit in Washington from 9-11 July is likely to be a rather more muted affair. Ukraine is understandably top of the agenda, with a Russian mass missile attack on July 8
Ukrainian state defense company opens office in US
Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukrainian Defense Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, has opened a representative office in Washington as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defense partnerships abroad amid Russia's war.
Opinion: Why India’s Modi won’t play the peace negotiator
As world leaders gathered in the U.S. capital for the NATO summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was Modi's first visit to Russia not just since Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but also since 2019.
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