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Ukraine submits multi-billion euro weapons wish list to Germany amid ongoing Russian aggression
In a bid to bolster its defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine has submitted a list of desired weapons to Germany, with the total cost running into several billion euros, according to a report by the German newspaper Bild. The list, which has been kept confidential, spans three categories: air defense systems, protected transportation vehicles, and electronic warfare (EW) equipment. Specifically, it includes a request for four new Iris-T surface-to-air defense systems. Ukraine is also …
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Zelensky and Trump discuss air defense and joint drone production amid tensions with Russia
In a pivotal conversation on Friday, July 4, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in what he described as a "very important and useful" dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump. The Presidents discussed Russian aerial strikes, drone production, and investment opportunities. Zelensky stated, "Today, we addressed the situation: Russian aerial assaults and the broader scenario on the front lines. President Trump is well-informed, and I appreciate this attention to Ukraine. We discussed …
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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine
Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as one of the most significant and cynical since the full-scale war began, closely timed with media coverage of the call.
In a series of overnight assaults on June 3rd and 4th, Russia launched 550 targets across Ukraine, many of which were …
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Azerbaijan-Russia tensions escalate as Baku accuses Moscow of intentional killing of its citizens
Azerbaijan has leveled grave accusations against Russia, alleging the deliberate murder of its citizens. An autopsy conducted in Baku revealed that the Azerbaijani nationals died due to severe trauma inflicted by multiple blunt force impacts.
In a striking development, Azerbaijan has opened a criminal investigation on counts of "intentional murder" concerning two members of its diaspora in Yekaterinburg, as reported by the General Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday, July 1.
The Azerbaijani …
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Russia responds to EU sanctions by blocking 15 European media outlets
On Monday, June 30, the Russian Foreign Ministry declared that Moscow will block access to websites of 15 European media outlets. This move comes as a response to the European Union's 16th sanctions package, which targeted eight Russian publications and broadcasting channels, including Eurasia Daily, Lenta, and "Krasnaya Zvezda".
Moscow accused European entities of "escalating the sanctions spiral," while refraining from specifying which European media outlets would be affected by the blockade. …