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July 09, 2025
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US to send 'more weapons' to Ukraine: Trump



Washington (AFP) July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump has said the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, triggering Russian criticism after Moscow claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbor. The Kremlin warned Tuesday that sending arms to Ukraine only serves to prolong the conflict, a day after Trump's pledge for "more weapons" for Ukraine to defend itself. "It is obvious of course that these actions probably do not align with attempts to promote a peaceful resolution," Kremlin spokesman Dmitr ... read more

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Trump evokes Russia sanctions after largest assault on Ukraine
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CYBER WARS
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UAV NEWS
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WAR REPORT
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Washington DC (UPI) Jul 3, 2025
President Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours of returning to the White House, said Thursday that he "didn't make any progress" toward securing a potential cease-fire in the conflict when he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day. ... more
WAR REPORT
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Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 7, 2025
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MILPLEX
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TRADE WARS
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WAR REPORT
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TRADE WARS
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WAR REPORT
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WAR REPORT
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WAR REPORT
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Finnish lawmakers on Thursday voted to leave a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, which four other countries in the region also plan to withdraw from, citing security threats posed by neighbouring Russia. ... more
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