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Ukraine sanctions nearly 100 entities tied to Russian defense industry
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the decree synchronizes Ukraine's sanctions with European sanctions. "As of now, all 18 sanctions packages are fully aligned and in effect in Ukraine," Zelensky wrote.

'We assessed your attempt,' — top Ukrainian drone commander hints Russia tried to strike multiple unit leaders at once
"We assessed your attempt yesterday to hit all of us at once," Brovdi said in the Telegram post, without offering further details. The post ended with a string of insults aimed at the Russian forces behind the alleged attack.

'The world has changed,' — Austrian official signals openness to NATO membership debate after decades of neutrality
"I am very open to having a public debate about the future of Austria's security and defense policy," Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said. "Although there are currently no majorities in parliament and in the population for joining NATO, such a debate can still be very fruitful."

Moscow warns of ongoing war unless Ukraine complies with its maximalist demands
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Russia would prefer to resolve the conflict through dialogue, but said military operations continue because "opponents rejected the path of negotiations."

Moscow cancels Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg as nearly 100 drones reportedly downed across western Russia
The decision to cancel the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg, an event traditionally held on the last Sunday of July, was announced by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on July 27, who said it was made "for security reasons."

At least 6 killed, 20 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 83 drones overnight, 78 of which were taken out by air defenses.

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