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Jul. 12
Western intelligence agencies had identified several suspects linked to the plan against Papperger, according to German weekly Spiegel.
Jul. 12
F-16
Kyiv says all weapons were shot down and Ukraine’s only airfield ever to handle frontline US combat aircraft was undamaged. Russia has been pounding the base repeatedly for some time.
Jul. 12
Mariupol
Four explosions blasted the Russian-occupied Mariupol International Airport, where the Russian military bases air defense systems, the mayor’s advisor said.
Jul. 12
Russia
How is the Russia-Ukraine war viewed in Latin America, and what are the different positions and narratives there? What is the impact of Russian propaganda?
Jul. 12
NATO
Though Ukraine’s membership was not on the agenda, NATO pledged long-term aid for Ukraine even as future US continued participation in the Alliance remains uncertain.
Jul. 12
War in Ukraine
In his latest Telegram post the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council gives his customary warped analysis of NATO’s Washington summit and what peace negotiations would mean to Moscow.
Jul. 12
US
The signing took place during a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of top US defense firms on his visit to Washington.
Jul. 12
Zelensky
Correcting himself, Biden said, “We’re gonna beat President Putin. President Zelensky.” Zelensky responded with a handshake, saying, “I am better,” Biden replied, “You are a helluva lot better.”
Jul. 12
NATO
Erdogan's comments came as NATO leaders huddled in Washington and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was planning "response measures" to contain the "very serious threat" from the alliance.
Jul. 12
War in Ukraine
The Russian T-90 crew abandoned the tank, “a hi-tech weapon system based on a century-long experience” which Putin considers the Kremlin’s most advanced, and then fled the battlefield.
Jul. 12
War in Ukraine
NATO leaders pledged enduring support for Ukraine and alliance unity as they concluded a three-day summit, despite concerns over President Biden's fitness to lead the United States.
Jul. 12
Europe
Russia’s deputy foreign minister said that Ukraine’s “peace formula” is a “dead-end” and complained about the deliberate “ignoring of other initiatives” to end the war in Ukraine.
Jul. 12
Hungary
Orban has been a vocal supporter of Trump, and last met the 2024 Republican presidential hopeful in March.
Jul. 12
UN
A former Ukrainian MP said on a Rossiya 1 TV program that the missile attack on the Ohmatdyt children’s hospital was timed to gain increased support for Kyiv at the NATO summit.
Jul. 12