Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 personnel this autumn to address shortages and potentially open a new front, as reported by Ukrainian officials. This effort follows recruitment shortfalls and aims to secure a military advantage, with intensified operations expected in the coming months.
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Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sealed an EU-Ukraine drone deal in Kyiv, pairing Ukrainian battlefield know-how with European industrial scale. The pact covers all 27 member states, unlocks €1 billion for drones and adds anti-ballistic missiles by 2028.
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Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko confirmed she is leaving office after Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a renewal of Ukraine’s Cabinet tied to a new wartime political strategy. Naftogaz chief Serhii Koretskyi is seen as the favorite to replace her, with a vote due soon.
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Russian attacks killed at least 265 civilians and injured 1,816 in Ukraine in June, the highest combined toll since the early months of the full-scale invasion, UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council, warning the deadly trend is continuing into July.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged NATO allies to prioritize air defense at the Ankara summit, highlighting Ukraine’s need for more Patriot interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missiles. Despite advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine remains vulnerable without sufficient missile defense.
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After Russia fired nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles at Ukraine in one of the war’s largest air attacks, killing at least 13 people in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said delays in promised Patriot deliveries cost lives. Kyiv has asked nearly 40 partners to release missiles now.
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