Glide bombs have extended the war’s reach into the heart of Ukraine. They are hard to stop and cheap to use. More air defense, better fighters, and long-range air-to-air weapons can blunt this threat. With winter coming, speed matters.
France to Send More Mirage 2000-5F Jets and Aster Missiles to Ukraine
France will deliver more Mirage 2000-5F jets and Aster air-defense missiles to Ukraine in the coming days, President Macron said after a coalition meeting, plus expanded training bolstering Kyiv’s air force and SAMP/T defenses as threats intensify.
Ukraine–Sweden pact opens path to 100 Saab Gripen fighters
Ukraine and Sweden signed a Letter of Intent that opens the way for Kyiv to acquire a large fleet of Saab Gripen fighters, targeting at least 100 jets. Zelenskyy and Kristersson set goals for initial results next year, with pilot and maintainer training underway.
Russia’s July 18-19 Mass Strikes and a Looming US-Ukraine Drone Pact
Russia launched a massive overnight barrage on July 18–19, firing Iskander and Kh-101 missiles and swarms of Shahed drones that hit energy and civilian sites. Kyiv touted a prospective US–Ukraine “drone deal” to scale production.
Tariffs, Patriots, and Pressure: A New Plan to Squeeze Moscow
Washington’s new approach pairs a NATO-financed surge of U.S. air defenses and artillery with threats of sweeping secondary tariffs, aiming to slow Russia’s advances, harden Ukraine’s skies, and force the Kremlin toward talks on terms Kyiv can accept.
Russian Push Near Velykyi Burluk Threatens Kharkiv Lines
Russian troops widened a new salient northeast of Velykyi Burluk and may try to seize Khatnie, but the Velykyi Burluk River line could slow them. If Velykyi Burluk falls, Russian artillery could threaten Vovchansk and Dvorichna, enabling a northern buffer zone.
Brussels Hosts Emergency NATO–Ukraine Council at Kyiv’s Request
Ukraine’s FM Andrii Sybiha says an extraordinary NATO–Ukraine Council will convene in Brussels at Kyiv’s request after massive Russian air strikes, to coordinate joint steps and ramp up pressure on Moscow, while thanking allies for their sustained, meaningful support today.
Russia’s Summer Offensive Stalls as Heavy Losses Mount
Despite a record tempo of assaults from Sumy to Donetsk, Russia’s much-heralded summer push is stalling. Analysts and Ukrainian commanders say attrition, poor training and thin logistics have blunted momentum, producing minimal gains and no decisive breach so far.
Rada Approves Law Enabling Multiple Citizenship for Ukrainians
Ukraine’s parliament approved bill No. 11469 to introduce multiple citizenship, with 243 votes in favor. It enables diaspora ties and service members’ families, excludes Russia, and adds exams in language, history, and the Constitution for most applicants nationwide.
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