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Ukraine hits vital oil refinery 2,500km from Russian border

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French volunteers train with Kyiv's international intelligence legion

"I love being a soldier, and the situation in Ukraine touched my heart. So I made this decision with my heart," one French volunteer said of his decision to travel to Ukraine.

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Ukraine strikes oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg

It comes after Moscow launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Kyiv earlier this week, killing at least 30 people and hitting more than 20 sites across the city.

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Ukraine calls on NATO to deliver air defence after Russian bombardment

Ukraine is calling on its partners to deliver air defence systems to Ukraine after a Russian aerial attack killed at least 30 people on 2 July. With NATO allies preparing to meet in Ankara, Kyiv is urging them not to delay what they have already promised.

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Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs

Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes since Russia invaded in February 2022.

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Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead

President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.

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Death toll rises to 30 following Russia's massive attack on Kyiv

The Ukrainian branch of the Red Cross said its humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv had been destroyed in the strikes, with around €1.5 million worth of aid and equipment lost.

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Russia steps up use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine

Launched in hundreds within just a few hours, attack drones play a key role in Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine. Moscow is now increasingly using jet-powered drones, which are much harder to intercept.

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Ukraine calls for air defences as Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes

After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks to achieve its goals.

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EU targets Russian drone-makers with sanctions following Kyiv strikes

The new sanctions will target Russia's military-industrial complex, including firms that manufacture Shahed and Geran drone components.

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Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian overnight strikes

Smoke rises over Kyiv after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack overnight that killed at least eight people and injured dozens.

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Ukraine will retaliate for Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 570 air attack assets at Ukraine overnight, including 496 drones, 24 Iskander ballistic missiles, and four Zircon missiles.

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Ukraine launches mechanism allowing partner countries to buy weapons

According to the most recent reports, Ukraine is now producing over 4 million drones annually and could double that number with sufficient funding.

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Man charged with sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipeline in German court

Nord Stream is a network of pipelines running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany to provide Western Europe with natural gas, meaning it provided billions to the Kremlin's coffers.

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Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief to run for president, reports say

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces and now Kyiv’s envoy to the UK, is reportedly willing to run in the next presidential election once the situation allows. Zaluzhnyi is seen as Zelenskyy’s main rival.

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Finnish man jailed for sanctions breach for selling trucks to Russia

Finland's 1,340-kilometre border with Russia has been closed since December 2023 after the arrival of around 1,000 migrants without visas.

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Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s domestically developed and manufactured drones and missiles have been hammering Russian oil facilities, including refineries, terminals, storage depots and pipeline pumping stations, for months.

Follow the latest updates, analysis, and insights on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. Stay informed on key battles, shifting frontlines, diplomatic efforts, international responses, and the conflict’s humanitarian and global impact.