'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin (www.reuters.com) Romanian
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Russia accuses Romania at the UN of “violating the rights of minorities” (www.romaniajournal.ro) Romanian
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First Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say (www.nytimes.com)
Biden announces new military aid package for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Washington (abcnews.go.com)
Ukraine war turns the tables as Russia seeks help from North Korea (www.theguardian.com)
Ukraine’s TB-2 Drones Are Back In Action. That’s An Ominous Sign For Russia. (www.forbes.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/4428644...
Russians spent 60% of time and resources on their first line of defence, which was broken through by Ukraine's forces – Tarnavskyi (news.yahoo.com)
The ‘Vampire’ rocket system helping Ukraine shoot down Russia’s kamikaze drones (www.independent.co.uk)
Ukrainians exceed expectations again - NATO Secretary General on counter-offensive (www.pravda.com.ua)
cross-posted from: kbin.social/m/Ukraine_UA/t/410496...
A Strategic Strike Campaign (mickryan.substack.com)
U.S., Allies Seek Long-Term Military Aid for Ukraine to Show West’s Resolve (www.wsj.com)
The pope’s praise for Russia’s historic empire draws sharp criticism. (www.nytimes.com)
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Why Russia's Cyber War Against Ukraine Failed (srslyriskybiz.substack.com)
Prigozhin is dead. But Putin is now weaker. (www.forkingpaths.co)
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on passenger list of crashed plane - Russian agencies - BBC News (www.bbc.com)
Lithuanian President arrives in Kyiv (www.pravda.com.ua)
cross-posted from: kbin.social/m/Ukraine_UA/t/371778...
11 countries adopt declaration in support of Ukraine at Athens summit (www.pravda.com.ua)
Denmark to supply 19 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine (www.weareukraine.info)
“We are ready to exchange Belgorod for Ukraine's membership in NATO”, Zelenskyi replied after being asked “Is the exchange of territories of Ukraine considered for joining NATO?”. (streamable.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/4848991...
Ukraine making progress in counteroffensive, U.S. officials say (www.cbsnews.com)
Complicated Motives: Medvedev's Analysis of the West's Contribution to the Ukraine War ! (youtu.be)
Complicated Motives: Medvedev’s Analysis of the West’s Contribution to the Ukraine War ! Russian Security Council Vice President Dmitry Medvedev’s recent comments on the conflict in Ukraine have sparked controversy. He claimed that Western powers were more concerned with the economic interests of the military-industrial...
Russian officials appear to be ignoring Putin's orders (www.newsweek.com)
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‘We Cannot Win’ Says Top Russian Commander (www.kyivpost.com)
cross-posted from: lemm.ee/post/4630592...
Schrödinger’s summer offensive | Peter Caddick–Adams | The Critic Magazine (thecritic.co.uk)
Lukashenko admits Russian troops invaded Ukraine through Belarus in 2022 (kyivindependent.com)
