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The Economist: Russia needs ceasefire as Soviet-era weapon stocks deplete Russian forces may adopt a more defensive posture in Ukraine by the end of summer 2024.

The Economist: Russia needs ceasefire as Soviet-era weapon stocks deplete - Euromaidan Presseuromaidanpress.com Russian forces may adopt a more defensive posture in Ukraine by the end of summer 2024.

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J.D. Vance’s connections to the tech industry have been crucial to his political ascent. But if elected to the White House with Donald Trump, it is unclear whether Vance will be on the same page with Silicon Valley’s interests.

How a Network of Tech Billionaires Helped J.D. Vance Leap Into Powerwww.nytimes.com Mr. Vance spent less than five years in Silicon Valley’s tech industry, but the connections he made with Peter Thiel and others became crucial to his political ascent.

"European Parliament condemns Orbán’s meeting with Putin" www.politico.eu/article/euro...

European Parliament condemns Orbán’s meeting with Putinwww.politico.eu Reprisal of Hungarian prime minister was included in a resolution to reaffirm strong support for Ukraine.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin once expressed hope that the Great Russian Encyclopedia would replace Wikipedia. But now, the project has gone under due to a lack of government funding. meduza.io/en/feature/2...

The death of the ‘Wikipedia killer’ The project Putin once proposed as a Wikipedia replacement has closed after the Russian government cut its funding — Meduzameduza.io Last month, the editorial board of the Great Russian Encyclopedia, a comprehensive Russian-language reference work and successor to the Soviet-era Great Soviet Encyclopedia, announced its closure. In ...

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Today marks 10 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down. All 298 civilians on board lost their lives. Using open sources, we helped to uncover who was accountable, amongst a wave of disinformation. You can listen to our investigation here: www.novel.audio/shows/the-be...

The Bellingcat Podcastwww.novel.audio Bellingcat, a group of open-source investigators, painstakingly uncover the truth about flight MH17, which was mysteriously shot down in 2014.

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📉 Russia runs out of Soviet-era tanks and artillery

Russia runs out of Soviet-era tanks and artillerywww.pravda.com.ua Western analysts report that Russia has decommissioned weapons accumulated during the Soviet era, but up to 70% of old tanks have not been moved, and the rest have been refurbished and passed off as n...

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The Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and other militant groups was a planned, “systematic” assault against civilians, Human Rights Watch said in a report released after months of interviews with survivors, hostages, first responders and other witnesses.

Hamas launched ‘systematic’ attack on civilians on Oct. 7, report findswapo.st A report by Human Rights Watch concluded Hamas targeted civilians intentionally, committing war crimes such as torture and the use of “human shields.”

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Newly elected European Parliament confirms its support for Ukraine – resolution

Newly elected European Parliament confirms its support for Ukraine – resolutionen.interfax.com.ua The newly elected European Parliament adopted a resolution reaffirming the need for further European Union support for Ukraine both in repelling Russian aggression and in ensuring future EU membership.

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Security chief of Venezuelan opposition leader Machado arrested days before election

Security chief of Venezuelan opposition leader Machado arrested days before electionwww.reuters.com The security chief of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested early on Wednesday morning, her Vente Venezuela movement said on X.

"The Houthi rebels has released a video of an attack it claims to have carried out on an oil tanker in the Red Sea." www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Watch: Yemeni Houthi rebels attack oil tankerwww.bbc.com The Houthi rebels has released a video of an attack it claims to have carried out on an oil tanker in the Red Sea.

"Hamas committed war crimes on 7 October, says HRW" www.bbc.com/news/article...

Hamas and other groups committed war crimes on 7 October - HRWwww.bbc.com Hamas rejects what it calls the "lies" in HRW's report about the deadly attack on Israel that it led.

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New images reveal Abrams prototype with 140mm gun defence-blog.com/new-images-r...

New images reveal Abrams prototype with 140mm gundefence-blog.com Recent images have surfaced online, showcasing the M1 "Thumper" prototype, a unique variant of the legendary M1 Abrams tank equipped with a 140mm main gun and an autoloader. Developed in the late 1980...

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Oman: Search continues for missing crew of capsized oil tanker

Oman: Search continues for missing crew of capsized oil tankerwww.bbc.com The vessel, with 13 Indian and three Sri Lankan crew members, capsized off the coast of Oman.

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🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany allocates €10 million to restore the Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital. 🔝The allocated money, together with the funds of other donors, will be directed to the quick recovery of the hospital and the preparation of the building for winter operation.

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Greece plans to sell 32 F-16 fighter jets to USA for further transfer to Ukraine – media

Greece plans to sell 32 F-16 fighter jets to USA for further transfer to Ukraine – mediaen.interfax.com.ua Greece is going to decommission 32 old F-16 Block-30 fighter jets and sell them to the United States, Al Jazeera reports, citing its sources.

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Russian companies increasingly looking to Africa to fill vacancies, media reports

Russian companies increasingly looking to Africa to fill vacancies, media reportskyivindependent.com

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Putin and Kim join forces, but China might have the final say. A new chapter in Northeast Asian geopolitics unfolds, with global implications.

What to make of the new Russia-North Korea Alliance - Euromaidan Presseuromaidanpress.com Russia-North Korea pact shifts Asian geopolitics. China's US rivalry complicates Putin-Kim alliance. Strategic changes impact global power balance.

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💀 Russia loses 1,110 soldiers, 43 artillery systems and 11 tanks over past day

Russia loses 1,110 soldiers, 43 artillery systems and 11 tanks over past daywww.pravda.com.ua Russian forces have lost over 1,000 soldiers killed and wounded, as well as 11 tanks, over the past 24 hours.

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Even deep in the forests of rural Germany, Ukraine’s conscripts aren’t safe from the prying lenses of potential enemy drones.

Mysterious drones keep watch as Ukrainians train in Germanywww.politico.eu Cheap drones are transforming the frontline in Ukraine, and they are also playing a big role in training.

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Donald Trump calls for Taiwan to ‘pay’ for its own defence https://www.ft.com/content/84f8336e-9b8a-4662-a665-47aa3edb6bc9

Donald Trump calls for Taiwan to ‘pay’ for its own defencewww.ft.com TSMC shares slide after Republican candidate’s comments rattle island nation reliant on security guarantee

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China, Russia kick off live-fire naval exercises in South China Sea

China, Russia kick off live-fire naval exercises in South China Seawww.reuters.com China and Russia have begun live-fire naval exercises in the South China Sea, Russian and Chinese state media reported, with the two countries having strengthened military and trade ties in recent years following U.S. sanctions on both.

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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of July 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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10 years ago, on July 17, 2014, #RussiaisATerroistState shot down Malaysia Airlines passenger plane killing 298 people, including 80 children. The victims of this crime must not be forgotten.🕯💔 #WeRemember #MH17

"An estimated 120,000 Russians have died in the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine. The rate of losses is increasing over time, boding discontent among Russians as they continue to be used as cannon fodder." jamestown.org/program/russ...

Russian Casualties in Ukraine Continue to Rise - Jamestownjamestown.org Executive Summary: An estimated 120,000 Russians have died in the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine. The rate of losses is increasing over time, boding discontent among Russians as they continue to be use...

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US calls Russia's UN meeting on global cooperation 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasion

US calls Russia's UN meeting on global cooperation 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasionkyivindependent.com

"This month marks 30 years since Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka came to power. In the coming months, a new presidential campaign will begin, leaving many questioning whether he will run again due to his age and overall health." jamestown.org/program/luka...

Lukashenka’s Hold on Power in Belarus Unclear as Election Season Approaches - Jamestownjamestown.org Executive Summary: This month marks 30 years since Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka came to power. In the coming months, a new presidential campaign will begin, leaving many questioning whet...

"Smoke on the horizon - Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to all-out war" www.bbc.com/news/article...

Smoke on the horizon - Israel and Hezbollah edging closer to warwww.bbc.com A summer war with the Lebanese group is threatening to erupt, Orla Guerin reports.

"Relatives of those killed when MH17 was shot down mark 10 years since tragedy that claimed 298 lives" apnews.com/article/mh17...

Relatives of those killed when MH17 was shot down mark 10 years since tragedy that claimed 298 livesapnews.com Relatives of passengers killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine have gathered with officials at Australia’s Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that...