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Ukraine 'thwarts Russian plan for the Sumy Oblast,' Zelensky says
Russia opened a new front in Sumy Oblast in early June, capturing around a dozen border villages.

US Senator Blumenthal warns Zelensky over anti-graft law, backs protests as 'democracy in action'
U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal co-authored a bipartisan bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium.

Lukashenko resumes use of migrants to 'exert political pressure' on Europe, Ukraine's intelligence says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is facilitating transit primarily to Poland, with some migrants arriving from Libya directly or through Russia — pointing to coordinated efforts between Minsk and Moscow.

9 killed, 61 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 208 drones and 27 missiles overnight, targeting cities and infrastructure in multiple regions.

Orban offers Ukraine 'strategic cooperation,' claims EU accession would 'drag the war' into Europe
Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Hungary's proposed partnership as "pragmatic, flexible, and rooted in mutual interest — not irreversible integration."

Ukrainian drones strike major Russian military radio factory in Stavropol, SBU source says
The plant manufactures countermeasure stations for front-line aircraft and is a major part of Russia's military-industrial complex.

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A Dutch court overturned seizure orders on Russian energy giant Gazprom's local assets, which had been imposed following lawsuits filed by two Ukrainian companies, Reuters reports on July 22, citing a published ruling on the court's website.
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