Politics
The UK and the EU have imposed new sanctions on 24 individuals and entities linked to the Kremlin’s proxy networks
The United Kingdom, together with the European Union, has imposed sanctions on 24 individuals and organisations linked to Russian proxy networks responsible for cyber-attacks, election interference and the dissemination of anti-Ukrainian narratives in Europe.
Dmytro Voloshin is to head the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Joint Rapid Reaction Forces
Brigadier General Dmytro Voloshin is to head the Joint Rapid Reaction Forces, which are being formed as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Land Forces.
Russia has deployed equipment and drone control centres at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station — GUR
Russian troops are using the grounds of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station to store military equipment and weapons and to operate attack drones.
Zelenskyy has arrived in France to take part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing (VIDEO)
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has arrived in France on a visit. In Paris, he will hold talks with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and take part in the first meeting of the anti-ballistic missile coalition and the Coalition of the Willing summit.
Russia has sent spies to Japan to procure missile components – NYT
Following the mass expulsion of Russian intelligence officers from European and North American countries, Moscow has significantly stepped up its espionage activities in Japan. There, the agents’ task has been to establish a supply chain for high-tech components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
Producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine could take years: what is needed and how to protect the factories
Following US President Donald Trump’s statement that he is prepared to allow Ukraine to manufacture missiles for the Patriot systems, defence industry experts point out that such a project cannot be implemented quickly. Even under favourable conditions, it would take at least two to three years to establish full-scale mass production.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has found former MP Derkach guilty of treason: his assets are to be confiscated
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court has found former Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Andriy Derkach guilty of treason and illicit enrichment.
Germany will fund the purchase of 50,000 Shrike attack drones for Ukraine
Germany is funding the production and supply of 50,000 Shrike strike FPV drones to Ukraine. This is one of the largest known purchases of drones for Ukraine by a Western government.
Zelenskyy will hold talks with Macron in Paris and take part in two international summits
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will be visiting Paris on 13 July. The programme includes talks with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, as well as participation in the first meeting of the anti-ballistic missile coalition and the summit of the coalition of the willing.
The EU has removed Patriarch Kirill and the founder of Lukoil from its sanctions list
Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church and Vagit Alekperov, founder of the oil company Lukoil, have been excluded from the draft of the European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia. According to diplomatic sources, this was done at the request of Bulgaria, which had threatened to block the new restrictions.
Lindsey Graham, who championed sanctions against Russia and supported Ukraine, has died
The American Republican senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. He was one of Ukraine’s most prominent allies in Washington, championed new sanctions against Russia and had direct access to US President Donald Trump.
Italy has proposed the creation of a continental defence alliance involving Ukraine
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that the future European security system must extend beyond the European Union. According to him, Ukraine and a number of other European states should join this model of cooperation.
