Ukraine protests target army chief as Zelensky weighs defense shake-up
What's next: Organizers threatened nationwide protests starting July 24 if Oleksandr Syrskyi stays and Mykhailo Fedorov is not restored.
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Ukraine launches more than 400 drones at Moscow region
Oil depots and logistics facilities near Podolsk were hit, while at least 10 people were reported wounded.
Ukraine defence minister quits in Zelensky’s Cabinet shake-up
What’s next: Ukrainian media reported Interior Minister Igor Klymenko could take over as Kyiv pushes army reforms and drone production.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Trump moves toward backing Russia sanctions bill after Graham’s death
Why it matters: The measure could hit buyers of Russian oil and gas with secondary tariffs of up to 500%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness
Why it matters: The South Carolina Republican was a major GOP voice on foreign policy and had been seeking a fifth Senate term.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +9
Graham’s death strips Ukraine of a key Trump ally in Washington
Why it matters: Graham had just backed a Russia sanctions bill and made his 10th wartime trip to Ukraine before he died.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Zelensky moves to replace Ukraine PM, triggering Cabinet exit
Why it matters: Under Ukrainian law, a prime minister’s resignation brings down the entire government and opens the way for a broader reshuffle.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
Poland to build Warsaw memorial for Volhynia massacre victims
Why it matters: The move revives a long-running Poland-Ukraine dispute as Kyiv seeks closer ties with the EU during Russia’s war.
US senators and Trump align on Russia sanctions bill
What's new: The measure would target countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas if Moscow refuses a Ukraine peace deal.
Bloomberg, The Hill
Trump offers Ukraine license to build Patriot missiles
Why it matters: Kyiv says a shortage of interceptors left 23 Russian ballistic missiles unshot in one recent attack.
Series: Ukraine · Patriot Missile Production License · 2 chapters since Jul 8Trump threatens new Iran strikes as ceasefire deal collapses
Why it matters: Oil prices jumped and at least four tankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz after the latest fighting.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
NATO set to roll out arms deals worth tens of billions at Ankara summit
What's new: Allies are also preparing plans to keep at least €70 billion a year in military aid flowing to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Crimea halts public fuel sales after Ukraine hits Kerch oil depot
What's new: Russian-backed officials restricted fuel to state agencies only after the strike killed four people and injured 28.
Poland revoked Zelensky’s top honor over WWII army-name dispute
Why it matters: The clash strains one of Kyiv’s key wartime alliances as Ukraine pushes for EU membership talks.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times
Ukraine, Germany develop ballistic missile defense system
Fire Point and Hensoldt signed an MoU in Paris for the Freyja system, while the TerMIT unmanned vehicle will be made in Germany.
Trump pressed Russia to cut a peace deal after G7 talks with Zelensky
What's new: European leaders argued Ukraine's position has improved and pushed for more air defense before any talks with Moscow.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Zelensky renews diplomatic push after talks with US envoy
Kyiv is open to visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in coming weeks as ceasefire talks remain stalled.
The Straits Times, Tribunnews
Britain, France and Germany back Zelensky-Putin ceasefire talks
What's new: The European leaders tied support to an immediate ceasefire, security guarantees for Kyiv and frozen Russian assets staying in place.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Zelensky seeks Putin meeting to halt war, with ceasefire first
What's new: Trump backed direct talks, and the Kremlin said Zelensky could come to Moscow if he wants negotiations.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +5
Germany, France and Britain weigh Ukraine-Russia talks push
What's next: European officials see any talks as months away and insist Kyiv must approve the format and timing.
Russia launches 656 drones, 73 missiles at Ukraine, 12 killed
Kyiv was the main target, with 58 people injured and 140.000 customers briefly cut off from electricity.
ABC News, CNBC Indonesia