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July 24, 2025
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US approves $322 mn in arms sales to Ukraine; German government moves to speed up military procurement



Washington (AFP) July 23, 2025
The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and its armored combat vehicles. The announcement of the sales comes after Washington temporarily halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine earlier this month even as Kyiv faced heavy Russian missile and drone attacks. The sale of HAWK air defense equipment and sustainment will cost up to $172 million, while Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle equipment and services will total up to ... read more

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CYBER WARS
Russia seeks to fine web users searching for content deemed 'extremist'
Moscow (AFP) July 22, 2025
Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" - a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom. ... more
WAR REPORT
Macron appoints military advisor as new army chief
Paris (AFP) July 23, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday. ... more
OIL AND GAS
US Treasury chief says China talks could cover Iran, Russia oil buys
Washington (AFP) July 21, 2025
The next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, a move that would shift the focus of trade negotiations into national security issues. ... more
WAR REPORT
Zelensky says ex-defence minister to head delegation for Russia talks
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 22, 2025
Ukraine's ex-defence minister and current secretary of the security council Rustem Umerov will head Kyiv's delegation at the next round of peace talks with Russia on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China says raised 'solemn representations' with EU over Russia sanctions
Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2025
China's commerce minister lodged "solemn representations" to his EU counterpart over two Chinese banks' inclusion in the bloc's sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, Beijing said Wednesday. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea's Kim urges troops to prepare 'for real war'
Seoul (AFP) July 24, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to be ready "for real war" as he observed a firing contest of artillery units, Pyongyang state media said Thursday. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 21, 2025
Russia on Monday downplayed the chances of a breakthrough in peace talks with Ukraine, saying the two sides held "diametrically" opposed positions, hours after it launched a massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Germany, Norway vow to step up North Atlantic surveillance
Berlin (AFP) July 21, 2025
NATO allies Germany and Norway agreed on Monday to step up surveillance against maritime and airborne "threats" in the northern Atlantic region amid high tensions with Russia over the Ukraine war. ... more

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MISSILE NEWS
Romania to buy Israeli air defence systems for over 2 bn euros
Bucharest (AFP) July 21, 2025
Romania announced Monday it has signed a deal with an Israeli company to buy six anti-aircraft systems, as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbour looks to boost its defence posture. ... more
WAR REPORT
At least 1 killed, 9 injured as Russia, Ukraine trade aerial attacks
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 21, 2025
At least one person was killed and nine were injured in Kyiv and flights were disrupted in Moscow after Ukraine and Russia traded drone and missile attacks overnight. ... more
NUKEWARS
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
Seoul (AFP) July 22, 2025
North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year. ... more
NUKEWARS
Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapse
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
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UAV NEWS
Russia faces intense barrage of drones, shutting down Moscow airports
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2025
Russia faced a penetrating barrage of drones from Ukraine over the weekend that caused Moscow airports to close amid the intensifying war. ... more
NUKEWARS
Iran accuses Europeans of not respecting 2015 nuclear deal as fresh talks confirmed
Tehran (AFP) July 21, 2025
Tehran on Monday accused Britain, France and Germany of failing to respect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, after they threatened to reimpose sanctions over its atomic programme. ... more
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NUKEWARS
Putin meets Khamenei's top nuke adviser; Iran says Europe has no grounds to trigger sanctions
Moscow (AFP) July 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a surprise meeting with Ali Larijani, top adviser to Iran's supreme leader on nuclear issues, to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme in the Kremlin on Sunday. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine's Zelensky seeks cease-fire meeting next week
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 19, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations with Russia next week and said he would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ... more
MILTECH
US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: envoy
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 17, 2025
The United States was moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to buy arms, and was weighing selling Patriot air defence systems from its own stocks, Washington's envoy to NATO said Thursday. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Mali forces, Russian fighters killed dozens of Fulanis: HRW
Dakar (AFP) July 22, 2025
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TRADE WARS
EU mega budget hits immediate German opposition
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) July 16, 2025
The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a two-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was quickly shot down by Germany, the bloc's largest member. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Tsunami alert lifted after powerful quakes off Russian coast
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WAR REPORT
Russia says captured villages in three separate areas of Ukraine front
Moscow (AFP) July 17, 2025
Russia said Thursday it had captured Ukrainian villages in three separate areas of the front line, expanding its summer offensive despite US calls to end the fighting. ... more
OIL AND GAS
U.N. report cites 'flagrant' violations by Russia and North Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 17, 2025
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UAV NEWS
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine, defying Trump warning
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Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. ... more
WAR REPORT
Ukraine 'shouldn't target' Moscow: Trump
Washington (AFP) July 15, 2025
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WAR REPORT
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
Washington (AFP) July 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions, as he laid out plans for infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
China's Xi vows greater support for Russia as meets Lavrov
Beijing (AFP) July 15, 2025
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MISSILE DEFENSE
Patriot air defences for Ukraine: Useful but no panacea
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TRADE WARS
China, India, EU among Russia's main trading partners
Paris (AFP) July 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump is threatening to hit Russia's trading partners with tariffs of up to 100 percent if Moscow does not end its war on Ukraine by the beginning of September. ... more
MILPLEX
Macron to raise defence targets, citing Russia threat
Paris (AFP) July 13, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia slams report it backed 'zero enrichment' Iran nuclear deal
Moscow (AFP) July 13, 2025
Russia's foreign affairs ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a "zero enrichment" agreement on its nuclear programme as "defamation". ... more
UAV NEWS
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Washington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2025
Russia fired 136 drones at Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said Monday, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with NATO head Mark Rutte, where the two are expected to announce a new weapons deal for their besieged European ally. ... more
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