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Ukraine says Patriot missile production will take months as war with Russia rages

Ukrainian officials say that establishing Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities will take many months, with an adviser to the defense minister suggesting a year or more for interceptor missiles, primarily due to lengthy production cycles for subcontracted components. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday at a meeting with…

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Ukraine opens criminal probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle in Lviv

Violence against recruitment officers was almost non-existent at the start of the war, but has proliferated in recent years as the fighting has dragged on and fatigue set in among the population.

Euronews · Jul 9

Russia drops controversial VPN tax following technical delays and widespread backlash

Russian officials have officially scrapped a heavily criticized plan to tax international mobile data, removing a looming financial penalty for residents relying on VPNs to bypass state censorship.

TechRadar · Jul 9

Leaked Intel Warns Putin Faces 'Explosive' Banking Crisis as Half a Million Russians Go Bankrupt Over War Debts

A leaked European intelligence report warns of an impending banking crisis in Russia, driven by war economy pressures, rising bankruptcies, and increased exposure to bad loans.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Peace hinges on Ukraine's 'good will': Kremlin slams 'confrontational statements' on Russia at Nato's Ankara summit

Russia continues working-level discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine peace efforts. Kremlin spokespersons expressed hope for successful US diplomatic initiatives to achieve peace. Moscow will closely observe the outcomes of the NATO summit in Ankara. Russia noted confrontational statements made by NATO members before the meeting. The ongoing conflict…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Ukraine war is not going well for Russia – how dangerous is this for Vladimir Putin?

The mood regarding the war in Ukraine has changed in recent months. Ukrainian drones have struck Russian oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages across Russia. And the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is exuberant about finishing the war from a “position of strength”.

The Conversation · Jul 7

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Russian cities feel the pinch amid worsening fuel shortages

Ukraine’s drone and missile campaign on oil infrastructure has brought impact of war to citizens of Moscow and elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Nato backs Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes to force Putin to negotiate, says Finnish PM

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the strikes are intended to compel Russia to return to the negotiating table

The Independent UK · Jul 6

How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for ‘traditional values’ – and more babies

One Saturday afternoon in May 2026, families gathered on Poklonnaya Gora, a hilltop war memorial park in western Moscow. They came for a procession and a “moleben,” an Orthodox prayer service, for the well-being of Russian families. Church media billed it as the first Day of the Sanctity of the…

The Conversation · Jul 6