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Zelensky seeks $65 billion in Western aid to support military spending
Ukraine needs to cover a $40 billion annual deficit, while domestic military production – namely missiles, drones, and electronic warfare systems – requires $25 billion yearly to operate properly, the president told journalists in Kyiv.
Trump suggests Russia sanctions could come sooner than 50-day deadline
"We're looking at that whole situation. It could be that we'll have to impose secondary sanctions on you," he said, adding "maybe" when asked whether they could come sooner than 50 days.
Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks
Interceptors are designed to detect, track, and neutralize other drones or aerial threats — a capability Ukraine sees as increasingly vital to defend cities from Russian barrages.
EU cuts next Ukraine Facility aid tranche over delayed reforms
Ukraine had aimed to receive 4.5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) in the fourth installment, the largest so far, but will instead receive 3.05 billion euros ($3.5 billion).
Erdogan says he will speak with Trump, Putin to bring them to talks in Istanbul
"This week, by holding talks with Putin and Trump, we will strive to see if we can bring these leaders together in Istanbul," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Musk ordered Starlink shutdown during Ukraine's 2022 Kherson counteroffensive, Reuters reports
The move reportedly caused front-line units to lose connectivity, disabling drones and disrupting artillery coordination.
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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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