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Report: US pouring $1.5 billion into building air bases, ammunition warehouses in Israel

A report has disclosed that the US is managing an extensive military construction program in Israel, with a total worth exceeding $1.5 billion.

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‘Illusion of victory’: Israeli journo exposes Tel Aviv censorship in 12-day war

A renowned Israeli journalist has revealed that the occupying regime threatened and prevented him from filming at sites hit by Iranian missiles in the 12-day war of aggression.

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Israel Attacks Over 100 Military Targets in Gaza in 24 hours

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said it had struck more than 100 military targets throughout the Gaza Strip in 24 hours, including weapons storage facilities and underground tunnels.

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Missing minute in Epstein jail video fuels speculation​

Stalin of the EU: How the unelected Queen of the Union plans to keep her grip on power​

‘Time to go’: Orban demands von der Leyen’s departure​

US Tariffs on ASEAN States Likely to Hurt American Consumers More Than Help Them - Expert

On Monday, US President Donald Trump began sending out trade letters to foreign countries, outlining tariff rates on imports to the US. Among ASEAN states, Indonesia was subjected to a 32% tariff, Thailand and Cambodia faced a 36% tariff, while Malaysia will pay the tariff of 25%.

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Three killed in ‘barbaric’ Ukrainian drone strike on public beach – governor​

Five-Year-Old Boy Injured in Ukraine UAV Strike on Kursk Beach Dies of Wounds

A five-year-old boy who was injured in Ukraine's drone attack on Kursk beach died during transportation to Moscow, acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein said on Wednesday.

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France names ‘red line’ in Ukraine conflict​

Ukraine diplomacy ‘exhausted’ – German chancellor​

German Embassy apologizes for distorting Soviet flag (PHOTO)​

Alternative for Germany Party Leader Brands Merz ‘Paper Chancellor’

The co-leader of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Alice Weidel, branded Friedrich Merz a "paper chancellor" and accused him of breaking campaign promises to voters on Wednesday

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Half of Ukrainians predict a ruined country by 2035 – poll​

Ukrainians tip off Russia on draft office locations – senior official​

Military Situation In Ukraine On July 9, 2025 (Map Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Odessa, Zaporozhzhie, Kherson, Kiev, Mykolaiv, Shotska, Konotop, Chernihiv regions; Russian forces advanced...

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Trump, more often than not, isn't interested in convincing anyone of anything. He's a bullshitter who simply doesn't care.

Trump 'told Putin he'd bomb **** out of Moscow if he attacked Ukraine'

Seemingly in reference to his first term, Trump can be heard saying: 'With Putin I said,

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The phrase "Trump as bullshitter" is widely discussed in both academic and popular commentary, and it refers to a specific style of communication attributed to Donald Trump that is distinct from straightforward lying. According to philosopher Harry Frankfurt, a bullshitter is someone who is indifferent to the truth—unlike a liar, who knows the truth and seeks to conceal it, the bullshitter simply does not care whether what they say is true or false, focusing instead on whatever serves their immediate purpose5624.

Trump is frequently described as a bullshitter because:

• He often makes statements without regard for their factual accuracy, using hyperbole, anecdotes, and salesmanship to create a narrative that suits his goals6410.
• His communication style is less about convincing people of a particular truth and more about projecting confidence, charisma, and a desired reality410.
• This approach can be effective in politics, where creating a compelling story or persona can be more influential than strict adherence to facts64.

As summarized by Vox and other sources:

"Trump, more often than not, isn't interested in convincing anyone of anything. He's a bullshitter who simply doesn't care."4

This style is seen as more dangerous than lying by some commentators, because misinformation spread without concern for truth is harder to correct and can have a broader impact, especially in the age of social media27.

Trump himself has used the term "Bushie" as a derogatory label for members of the Bush political family or their allies, whom he sees as establishment figures opposed to his own brand of politics98. However, the term "bushitter" is not commonly used in mainstream discourse and appears to be a play on words combining "Bush" and "bullshitter." If your question refers to Trump using or being labeled as a "bushitter," there is no evidence in the search results of this specific term being widely adopted or used by Trump or his critics. The prevailing discussion centers on Trump as a bullshitter in the Frankfurtian sense, not as a "bushitter."

 

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Rape shame of Putin's troops: Horrific details of 'extreme' sex attacks on Ukrainian women and girls are revealed in court ruling on Russia's 'abhorrent' abuses during invasion​

Russia guilty of 'extreme' sex attacks in Ukraine, court rules

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) yesterday found Russia guilty of committing various atrocities in Ukraine following the outbreak of war in the Donbas region in 2014

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Media censorship in the name of sensitivity: BBC’s failure on Gaza coverage

TEHRAN- The recent decision by the BBC to pull several senior staff and issue a formal apology after airing Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury 2025 performance marks a troubling chapter in media censorship and the suppression of legitimate protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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Punished for the truth: US sanctions UN official for exposing Israeli atrocities, Washington’s complicity

The US decides to impose sanctions on a noted and outspoken UN rights official over her outright criticism and exposure of Israeli atrocities and Washington’s complicity.

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US Sanctions On UN Official For Criticizing Israel Highlight Human Rights Double Standards

"The United States' decision to sanction Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for denouncing human rights violations committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip clearly illustrates a political hierarchy of the principle of human rights on the part of Washington," Tiberio Graziani, head of the...

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Yemen sinks another Israel-bound ship violating ban in Red Sea

Yemen has attacked another Israel-bound ship in support of Palestinians subjected to the regime’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.

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Israel to cut funding for hotel stays of thousands displaced by Iranian retaliation: Report

The Israeli regime will reportedly halt funding for hotel accommodations for thousands of illegal settlers displaced by Iran’s retaliation for a 12-day Tel Aviv-imposed war.

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Von der Leyen survives EU no-confidence vote​

German parliament questions legality of US-Israel attacks on Iran – media​

Ukraine Received Manned Jamming Planes To Counter Russian Drones

Ukraine has received its first Shark U1 light manned aircraft modified for electronic warfare missions from the Czech-Slovak manufacturer Shark...

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Dmitry Trenin: This is a long war, and it’s not just about Ukraine​

EU struggling to conceive Ukraine strategy – Politico​

How US Spends Funds Allocated For Ukraine

Recent reports indicate that a significant portion of U.S. appropriations designated as aid to Ukraine is being allocated to domestic defense industrial base projects.

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High-Profile Assassination in Kyiv: SBU Colonel Responsible For Terror In Russia Gunned Down

A brazen daylight assassination shook central Kyiv today as Colonel Ivan Voronich, a senior operative in Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU),...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On July 10, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolayiv, Donetsk, Kiev, Poltava, Kirovograd, Chernovtsy, Chernigiv, Khmelnitsky, Volyn, Lviv, Vinnitsa regions;Russian army launched strikes on military-industrial complex enterprises in Kiev and Vasilkov military airfield;Ivan Voronich...

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Isn't it crazy how the media are going absolutely berzerk on Labour raising taxes and funding services, when not much is said of raising defence spending from 2.2% of GDP to 5% to please uncle Sam's defence industries - supposedly to bolster NATO.

They want the tax payer to look at the right hand, whilst being fleeced by the left hand.

Keep wars going to justify the want for more money. Create fictitious enemies and sexed up dossiers. War is good business. Make loadsa money.

Wash rinse, repeat!

 

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Pro-Palestinian protest leader sues Trump for $20 million

A prominent pro-Palestine Columbia University graduate has sued US President Donald Trump

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Iran open to resuming negotiations but US must first compensate for its mistakes

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is open to resuming negotiations with the United States based on dignity and mutual respect.

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Iran Says Over 90% of Missiles Hit Targets in Retaliatory Strikes on Israel

More than 90% of Iranian missiles hit their targets during Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel in the final days of the 12-day war, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.

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Russia asks chemical weapons watchdog to investigate Ukraine​

Hungary summons Ukrainian envoy over death of recruit from ‘forced conscription’​

Zelensky claimed he ‘never heard of’ Nazi collaborators’ crimes – Polish president​

Poland insists Ukraine recognize WW2 genocide​

UK's F-35 Fleet: Mission-Ready in Theory, Grounded in Reality

The UK air force's F-35 fighter jets are capable of carrying out only a third of the number of missions set by the defense ministry's target due to a shortage of engineers, spare parts and metal corrosion, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) showed on Friday.

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Trump Asserts NATO to Pay for US Weapons Bound for Delivery to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said NATO, whose member Washington is, will pay for American weapons that the alliance will subsequently supply to Ukraine.

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Ukraine's New Arms Plan? EU Pays, US Cashes in, NATO Watches

US President Donald Trump said NATO, to which Washington also belongs, will pay for American weapons that the alliance will subsequently supply to Ukraine.

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Let the Sunshine In - What BRICS in Rio Really Delivered

BRICS as a whole scored a stunning comeback. The feeling in Rio – from Global South-wide business representatives and diplomats – was almost of exhilaration.

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"BRICS ... is not just a bloc – it is a symbol of multipolarity, mutual respect, and strategic independence. ...
The US and its allies understand that what BRICS is building is more than a set of alternative institutions. It is a rival paradigm: one that challenges the monopoly of the dollar, rejects coercive diplomacy, and proposes a new vocabulary for international legitimacy." More at ..

What just happened in Rio should terrify the West​

Talks or Not? Russia Calls For Continued Diplomacy With US

A new round of Russia-US consultations on diplomatic “irritants” may take place before the end of summer, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik.

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FM Lavrov Says Russia's Position on Ukraine Settlement Confirmed at Meeting With Rubio

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Friday that he reaffirmed Russia's stance on the Ukraine settlement during his recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Trump teases ‘major statement’ on Russia​

US Lacks Interest in Boosting Aid to Ukraine - Expert

he US will not significantly increase arms supplies or financing to Ukraine, because American society, including voters of US President Donald Trump, are not interested in this war, Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, told Sputnik.

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Merz pressuring Trump for more Patriot missiles for Kiev​

Moscow responds to Merz’ ultimatum​

Colombian Mercenaries In Sumy: Kyiv Patches Up Front With Fresh "Cannon Fodder"

According to data from Russian security forces, in recent days Kyiv has deployed significant contingents of foreign mercenaries, primarily Colombians, to Sumy Region (Ukraine) to reinforce defensive positions. Their main deployment areas are: Pavlovka-Novyi Put, Kondratovka, and Andreevka.

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Germany complicit in Israeli aggression on Iran: Foreign Ministry

Iran says Germany’s endorsing the Israeli regime’s imposed war against the Islamic Republic amounts to complicity in the aggression.

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Dmitry Trenin: Why the next world order will be armed with nukes​

Relations with US will never be the same – von der Leyen​

US to Impose 30% Tariffs on Mexico, EU Starting From August 1

US President Donald Trump on Saturday sent trade letters to Mexico and the European Union, announcing that they will be subjected to a 30% tariff on exports to the United States.

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EU will soon collapse without Russian resources – MEP​

Kremlin Labels US Arms Sales to NATO Members for Ukraine as Just ‘Business’

The US plan to sell weapons to NATO countries for supplies to Ukraine is a business, and it will not change the situation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

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Western European leaders dragging continent toward war with Russia – Lavrov​

Assassinated Ukrainian officer ran secret ‘gray units’ – NYT (VIDEO)​

Ukraine to receive German-funded long-range weapons this month – general​

US lawmakers move to curb Trump’s control over Ukraine aid​

Americans fighting for Ukraine should lose citizenship – Carlson​

Russian Forces Strike Mercenary Hubs in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry also said that its armed forces used drones, projectiles and artillery to strike hubs of Ukrainian military recruitment and temporary deployment stations of Ukrainian fighters and mercenaries across 133 localities.

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Trump Signal Support For New Israeli Attack On Iran - Report

United States President Donald Trump didn’t object when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him during his recent visit to Washington...

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Polish president-elect asks Zelensky to exhume victims of Ukrainian Nazis​

Overview Of Military Situation in Ukraine, July 11-12, 2025

Combat intensity in the Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with Russian forces successfully pressing forward along several key fronts. The Ukrainian troops are showing increasing signs of strain, limited primarily to sporadic and largely ineffective counterattacks. The Donbass region...

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Trump Teases Big Developments In Ukraine As Russia Promises Big Surprises

United States President Donald Trump hinted on July 11 that big developments were about to happen in the Russia-Ukraine situation....

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Military Situation In Ukraine On July 12, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces took control of Grushevskoye;Russian forces took control of Myrnoe;Russian forces entered Novohatskoye;Russian forces advanced in Voskresenka;

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Russia's Sergei Lavrov hugs Kim Jong Un as he thanks North Korea

Relations between North Korea and Russia have flourished in recent years with Kim Jong Un suppling troops and ammunition to Ukraine's frontlines in return for economic and military help.

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North Korea ranks among the very worst countries globally for citizen freedom and government repression.

• Freedom House gives North Korea a Global Freedom Score of 3 out of 100, classifying it as "not free" and noting it is a one-party state led by a dynastic totalitarian dictatorship that regularly engages in grave human rights abuses, including pervasive surveillance, arbitrary arrests, and severe punishments for political offenses238.
• The Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index ranks North Korea as the third least democratic country in the world (165th out of 167 countries, score: 1.08/10, "Authoritarian")7.
• Reporters Without Borders places North Korea near the bottom for press freedom, ranking it 177th out of 180 countries in 2024, describing the situation as "very serious"7.
• The Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom rates North Korea as the least economically free country in the world7.
• The Walk Free Foundation's Global Slavery Index identifies North Korea as having the highest proportion of people in modern slavery globally7.

Government repression is extreme and systematic:

• The regime maintains control through arbitrary punishments, torture, executions, forced labor, and unjust imprisonment156.
• Freedom of expression, assembly, and access to information are severely restricted; all media is state-controlled, and accessing unsanctioned content is criminalized with harsh penalties158.
• Political prison camps hold an estimated 200,000 inmates, subjected to forced labor, abuse, and executions5.

 

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Invoking snapback mechanism will end Europe’s role in Iran’s nuclear issue: Araghchi

The Iranian foreign minister says triggering the so-called snapback mechanism will tantamount to end of Europe’s role in Iran’s nuclear issue.

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‘Brazen attack on intl. law’: Iranian foreign ministry report details Israeli aggression

In a report, Iran’s foreign ministry has detailed how the unprovoked Israeli military aggression against Iran violated international law and humanitarian principles.

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Iranian President Was Wounded In Israeli Strike Last Month

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured in the leg during an Israeli strike last month that targeted a meeting of...

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France waging ‘crusade’ against free speech and tech progress – Telegram boss​

Tensions Rise at DOJ: FBI Chiefs Consider Exit Over Bondi’s Mishandling of Epstein Case

FBI Director Kash Patel is considering leaving the post if FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino leaves his position, both dissatisfied with Attorney General Pam Bondi, media reported, citing a source close to the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Russia Accuses NATO of Provoking Escalation in Baltic Sea

Russia notes the line of NATO countries on restricting freedom of navigation in the Baltic region, the military-political situation has become significantly more complicated because of this, the risks of escalation have increased, Russian Ambassador to Oslo Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik.

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Putin Explains What Truly Divided Russia and the West

President Vladimir Putin discussed the roots of the contradictions between the West and Moscow in a previously unpublished segment of an interview for the documentary Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years by Saida Medvedeva and Pavel Zarubin, aired by the Rossiya TV channel.

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Ukraine Refuses to Pay Compensation to Families of Fallen Soldiers - Underground Network

Kiev authorities are refusing to pay compensation to the families of Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) soldiers whose bodies were returned to Ukraine by Russia, using various pretexts, a source in the anti-fascist underground told Sputnik.

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Trump denies cover-up in Jeffrey Epstein case​

US Secret Service Agents Promoted, Not Punished, After Trump Assassination Attepmt

US Secret Service agents were barely punished after assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump in July 2024 in Pennsylvania, some were even promoted, media reported, citing unnamed law enforcement officials.

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Israeli settlers committing regime-backed ‘war crimes’ in West Bank: Ex-PM Olmert

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says settlers have been committing “war crimes” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank under the protection of the Tel Aviv regime.

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Violence erupts in Spain after migrants attacked elderly man (VIDEO)​

Russian companies losing interest in foreign currency – central bank​

German Industrial Lobby Urges EU, US Authorities to Prevent Escalation of Trade Conflict

The German government, the United States and the European Commission should find a solution to the tariff issue as soon as possible and avoid escalation of the trade conflict, Wolfgang Niedermark, a member of the board of the German Industrial Union (BDI), said.

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Ukrainian medic returns awards to Zelensky in protest against church crackdown​

US could “immediately” start deporting migrants to unsafe countries – WaPo​

Trump eyeing new aid package for Ukraine – CBS​

Ukraine should ask US for obsolete weapons – Zaluzhny​

Russian Hackers Breach Ukrainian Military's "Digital Brain" On Command System

The Delta system, officially implemented in 2023 as the "digital brain" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has suffered a large-scale compromise. According to the Telegram channel Mash, Russian hacker groups KillNet, PalachPro, and Beregini gained full access to the system, downloading all...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On July 13, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces crossed the border in a new section of the Kharkiv region and gained control of the border village of Degtyarne;Over 75 villages in the Kharkiv region are under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, with Russian regional authorities exercising administrative control over 35 of...

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Will European TNT demolish NPT?

TEHRAN – Everything in regards to Iran’s nuclear program has taken a turn for the worse over the past month and a half. However, given the West's characteristic arrogance and unhelpful stance in world affairs, particularly West Asia, the worst may still have yet to come.

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EU delaying retaliation to US tariffs – von der Leyen​

Russia-West clash not about ideology – Putin​

New suspects emerge in Ukrainian plot to assassinate RT editor-in-chief – TASS​

Ukraine accuses NYT of spreading ‘Russian propaganda’​

Trump could send long-range missiles to Ukraine – media​

Zelensky threatens ‘long-range strikes’ in Russia​

Trump to wield ‘sledgehammer’ against Russia – Lindsey Graham​

Russia Prepared for 3rd Round of Talks With Ukraine - Kremlin

Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday.

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Germany tells Ukraine ‘no Taurus missiles’​

German president calls for universal military conscription​

NATO Actively Prepares to Draw Moldova into Potential Armed Conflict with Russia - Russian Intel

NATO is actively preparing to involve Moldova in a potential armed conflict with Russia, and a decision has been made in Brussels to accelerate the country’s transformation into the alliance’s "forward outpost" on the eastern flank, the press office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service...

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Moldova's Victory Bloc Calls for Formation of Union State With Russia - Shor

CHISINAU (Sputnik) - On Monday, Ilan Shor, leader of the Moldovan opposition Pobeda (Victory) bloc, announced the bloc's support for establishing a Union State between Moldova and Russia, along with greater cooperation between the country...

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‘Systematic war of thirst’: Israel kills 700 Palestinians collecting water in Gaza

The Government Media Office in Gaza says more than 700 Palestinians have been killed while collecting water as part of Israel’s “deliberate war of thirst” against people in the besieged territory.

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Merz’s Iran remarks reminiscent of Nazi mentality

TEHRAN – The German chancellor’s claim that Israel’s attack on Iran, especially its nuclear site, was legal is extremely shocking.

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US sets record for child deportation orders – Independent​

US weapons supplies to Ukraine never stopped – Kremlin​

Zelensky moves to retain presidential powers​

US investors take over key Ukrainian Black Sea grain hub – FT​

German defense minister says troops ready to kill Russians​

If Trump Folds to Neocons on Ukraine, MAGA Base Will Bury Him as Biden 2.0

President Trump is reportedly planning to pull a 180 on his Russia/Ukraine policy, including an "aggressive" Ukraine weapons plan. Sputnik asked a leading Russian foreign and defense policy expert to comment.

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Tulsi Gabbard explains why fight against ‘deep state’ is slow​

Trump Threatens '100% Secondary Tariffs' on Russia If No Ukraine Deal Reached in 50 Days

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no resolution is reached in the Ukraine conflict within the next 50 days.

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Arming Ukraine Again? Three Big Risks to US Security

President Donald Trump’s new weapons package for Ukraine is a security minefield for the US, retired colonel Earl Rasmussen tells Sputnik.

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No More Mercy: Russia Hardened Stance Against Ukrainian Terrorists (18+)

Recent operations by Russian security forces demonstrate a clear shift in Moscow’s counterterrorism strategy. LINK Gone are the days of...

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Ukraine’s summer of losing ground: Here’s how Russia is cracking the front line​

 

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Trump threatens Putin with a 50-day ultimatum on Ukraine peace deal or face 100% tariffs
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Bibi hangs onto ‘daddy’ over missile nightmare

TEHRAN – Benjamin Netanyahu's five-day trip to the United States was marked by a series of eyebrow-raising pronouncements. From announcing that he will nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize to claiming he wants a “better future” for Palestinians after killing over 60,000 of them in cold...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On July 14, 2025 (Map Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Lviv, Lutsk, Rivne, Zhytomir, Chernivtsi, Bila Tserkva, Gostomel, Kiev, Chernigiv, Cherkassy, Kirovograd, Kharkiv, Izyum, Sumy,...

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Trump weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine​

For the first time since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has pledged to make new weapons available to Ukraine.

Under a new deal, the US will sell weapons to Nato members who will then supply them to Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion.

The president didn't give too many specifics about what he said was "billions of dollars' worth of military equipment". But when asked if the deal included Patriot air defence batteries and interceptor missiles, he replied "it's everything".

One European country has 17 Patriot systems and "a big portion" would soon be on the way to Ukraine, Trump said.

For Ukraine, a huge country that currently operates handful of batteries - perhaps as few as eight - this is a major step forward, giving Kyiv a chance to expand protection against Russian ballistic and cruise missiles.

Sitting beside the president, the Nato Secretary General, Mark Rutte, hinted at a bigger package.

"It's broader than Patriots," he said.

"It will mean that Ukraine can get its hands on really massive numbers of military equipment, both for air defence, but also missiles, ammunition..."
This is a significant moment.

Less than two weeks ago, there was horror in Kyiv at news that the Pentagon had suspended military shipments to Ukraine, including Patriots.

The decision-making surrounding that announcement remains unclear, but on Monday, Trump once again tried to make light if it, saying it had been made in the knowledge that this deal would be struck.

"We were pretty sure this was going to happen, so we did a little bit of a pause," the president said.

Now, thanks to some tortuous negotiations, many of them involving Rutte, the weapons can continue to flow without Washington picking up the tab.

"We're in for a lot of money," the president said, "and we just don't want to do it any more."

The deal is a personal triumph for Rutte, the "Trump whisperer", who has flattered and encouraged the president, in part by helping to secure a member-wide Nato commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defence.

As they sat side by side in the Oval Office, Rutte continued to flatter Trump, calling the latest deal "really big" and saying it was "totally logical" that European members of Nato pay for it.

A number of countries, he said, were lining up to participate, including the UK, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands.

"And this is only the first wave," he said. "There will be more."

In a separate and rather characteristic development, Trump threatened Moscow with a new deadline: if Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in the next 50 days, Russia and its trading partners will be hit with 100% secondary tariffs.

• Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan

It's a novel approach, which Kyiv and members of the US congress have been urging for some time: pressure Russia by targeting countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas, like China and India.

Trump's move comes as the US Senate continues to work on a bill that would impose much stiffer sanctions.

The president said the Senate bill, which envisages 500% secondary tariffs, could be "very good" but added that it was "sort of meaningless after a while because at a certain point it doesn't matter".

As always, the precise details of the president's threat remain somewhat vague.

But whatever happens in the coming weeks and months, Monday felt like something of a turning point. A US president finally moving away from his perplexing faith in Vladimir Putin, while still giving the Russian leader time to come to the negotiating table.

It's definitely not a return to Joe Biden's pledges to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes," but nor is it quite the neutral stance that has infuriated Ukraine and its western allies.

Trump appears to have guaranteed that the all-important US weapons pipeline to Ukraine will remain open for now – provided others pay for it.

But 50 days will feel like a very long time to Ukrainians, who are on the receiving end of near-nightly drone and missile bombardment.

Nothing Trump has done seems likely to put an immediate stop to this.

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US's New Assistance to Ukraine Could Include Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

New supplies to Kiev announced by US President Donald Trump on July 14 may include long-range ATACMS missiles, according to a report by The Washington Post on Tuesday.

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Russia’s Victory in Ukraine is Just a Matter of Time - Trump

US President Donald Trump believes Russia will ultimately prevail in the Ukrainian conflict, but the key issue is how long it will take, according to media reports citing a senior White House official.

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German defense minister wants to arm Ukraine ‘quickly and quietly’​

 

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Trump’s Ukraine Reversal Represents ‘Complete Betrayal Of America First’

Donald Trump is on the brink of tearing up his 'no foreign wars, pro-peace' pre-election pledge on Ukraine, with plans to deliver more weapons, and threats against Russia edging him closer toward inheriting "Biden's war." Sputnik asked a renowned US geopolitics and military affairs expert to...

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Trump is Under Pressure of EU, NATO - Lavrov on Trump’s Statement on 50 Days to End Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow seeks to understand the reasoning behind US President Donald Trump's statement about a 50-day deadline to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.

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China hits back at US over Russia sanctions bill​

War With Russia? Macron Wants Cash and Clout

France’s Strategic National Review predicts a large-scale military conflict with Russia in Europe by 2030, despite Russia repeatedly rubbishing the scenario.

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EU country’s leader denounces Brussels’ ‘imbecilic’ Russia plan​

Russia's Game: Shooting Down US-Made Missiles With Ease

Donald Trump may let Ukraine strike deep into Russia with more ATACMS missiles. Is it another ‘game changer’?

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Trump believes Russia will win – Politico​

Strikes Overview: Russian Strikes Knock Out Ukrainian Airfields, NATO Air Defense Systems

On the night of July 14-15, Russian forces launched another intensive aerial assaults, deploying a combination of attack drones, cruise...

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Ukrainian Drone Strike on Voronezh: Civilian Terror and Western Media’s Blatant Lies

In the early hours of the morning of July 15, the Russian city of Voronezh came under attack by Ukrainian...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On July 15, 2025 (Map Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the DPR, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporozhie, Kherson, Odessa, Krivy Rih, Dnipro, Uman, Kirovograd Mykolaiv, Ochakiv, Chernihiv...

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UK secretly paid YouTube influencers for propaganda – report​

The battle for the Middle East is going global​

US Empire of Chaos Goes to War Against BRICS

Should BRICS countries threatened by US tariffs cave in - or continue to trade with Russia?

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US Feels Threatened by BRICS: Here's Why

As the BRICS' summit in Rio entered its second and final day, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to issue a an early morning threat against "any country aligning themselves" with the bloc and its "anti-American policies." Sputnik gathered together veteran politics, economics and finance analysts...

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EU blacklists opposition figures in candidate country​

Increased Military Spending Can Lead to EU Using Russia's Frozen Assets - Shoigu

The European Union can turn to using the illegally frozen Russian assets in order to pacify the citizens concerned over increased military spending, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has said.

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Zelensky withdraws Ukraine from landmark anti-mine treaty​

Fyodor Lukyanov: Here’s the fundamental difference between Russian and US strategy towards Ukraine​

Trump sprang Ukraine surprise on NATO states – Reuters​

Military Situation In Ukraine On July 16, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces took complete control of Novohatskoe;Clashes continued near Zelenyi Gai;The AFU losses were up to 200 troops, one armoured fighting vehicle, nine motor vehicles, one field artillery gun, and one electronic warfare station.

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