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AfD’s Keuter: Chancellor Merz’s rhetoric risks wider Ukraine war
Asia Times
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July 4, 2025
In an era marked by open confrontation between NATO and Russia, Germany finds itself at the epicenter of both the military and economic implications of the Ukraine war. While the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues to expand its...
Ukraine, Denmark sign deal to launch Ukrainian military production on Danish soil
The Kyiv Independent
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July 4, 2025
Kyiv and Copenhagen signed a landmark agreement on July 4 that allows Ukrainian defense companies to open production facilities in Denmark, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin announced. "This is a unique case of international...
How Ukraine is preparing to join the EU market and what is hindering negotiations
European Pravda
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When the news talks about Ukraine’s future EU membership and the requirements Kyiv must fulfill, it usually focuses on "political" issues (democracy, rule of law, etc.). But the real foundation of the European Union is the economy. Above all, it’s...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says interceptors downed many Russian drones overnight
KDAL - Minnesota
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(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that interceptor drones had proved effective in downing many Russian drones deployed in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv and issued a new call for their rapid development and...
Ukraine managed to significantly increase quotas for export of sensitive agricultural products to EU – trade rep
Interfax Ukraine
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July 4, 2025
The agreements reached recently on the renewal of the free trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU provide for a significant increase in quotas for the export of sensitive agricultural products to the EU compared to those that were in effect...
Axios: Trump Told Zelensky He Wants To Help Ukraine With Air Defense Systems
Charter 97
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16 Photo: Getty Images Because of escalating Russian attacks. During a phone conversation with Ukrainian vis-a-vis Vladimir Zelensky on Friday, Donald Trump said the United States wants to help Ukraine with air defense because of escalating...
Congressmen Demand Hegseth Resume Providing Weapons To Ukraine
Charter 97
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4 Now is not the time to cut it back. 17 members of the US Congress are demanding that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverse the decision to freeze ammunition and weapons supplies to Ukraine. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal - the author of...
Ukraine says its long-range drones attacked a Russian factory making warheads for its deadly Shaheds
Business Insider
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July 4, 2025
The Ukrainian military said on Friday that it carried out a long-range attack on a Russian factory producing warheads for Moscow's deadly Shahed drones, marking Kyiv's latest deep-strike operation targeting the Kremlin's war machine. The General...
'There will be 1,000 units per day' — Ukrainian commander warns of increased Russian Shahed drone attacks
The Kyiv Independent
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July 4, 2025
The commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces warned on July 4 that Russian Shahed drone strikes could escalate to 1,000 per day, prompting Ukraine to consider relocating drone production. "Under the pressure of increasing mass use by the...
Trump denies complete halt of US military aid to Ukraine
Weekly Blitz
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July 4, 2025
President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting that the United States has completely suspended its military assistance to Ukraine, asserting that while Washington is reassessing its priorities, lethal aid continues to flow to Kiev....
A fierce wave of Russian attacks threatens to rattle Ukraine’s recovery conference in Rome
The Globe and Mail
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July 4, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:A Ukrainian military engineer inspects a freshly dug trench near the front lines outside Kupiansk in December, 2023. Ukraine will need continued financial support to survive the war and rebuild.Thomas Peter/Reuters...
Eurogroup meeting of 7 July and Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 8 July 2025
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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July 4, 2025
All times are approximate and subject to change Monday 7 July – Eurogroup meeting Chaired by Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup 14.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 14.45 (To be confirmed) Doorstep by Paschal Donohoe (live streaming) 15.00...
Hempalta Secures 90-Day FCC Forbearance Extension as Company Completes Certification of 2024 Carbon Credits
Investing News Network
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July 4, 2025
Company reinforces strategic pivot to carbon credit market with expanded global footprint and verified removals Hempalta Corp. (TSXV: HEMP) ("Hempalta" or the "Company"), a Canadian-based provider of nature-based carbon credit solutions, is...
Trump, Zelenskyy have ‘productive’ call after massive Russian barrage on Kyiv
Christian Science Monitor
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July 4, 2025
Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor’s land. Hours...
‘Humiliating’: Putin Launches One of His Worst Attacks Yet On Ukraine, After Speaking to Trump
Mediaite - New York
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July 4, 2025
AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File Russian President Vladimir Putin launched on Thursday night one of the largest attacks on Ukraine since the war began some three years ago, after speaking on the phone with President Donald Trump –– who has repeatedly...
EIFO invests $5 million in D3, the Ukraine-focused defence technology venture fund
sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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July 4, 2025
· EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, is the first state-backed fund to invest in D3 · The investment will support the continued development of the Ukrainian and European defence technology ecosystems · D3 is advancing early-stage...
Vlad gave his answer to peace, Mr. President: We must re-arm Ukraine
New York Post
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July 4, 2025
Mr. President, we know you understand that the primary obstacle to peace in Ukraine is Russia’s aggression. You said you were “disappointed” in the conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and that you “don’t think he’s looking to stop.”...
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war — just hours after Trump’s call with Putin
New York Post
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July 4, 2025
Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles on Friday in the largest aerial attack of the three-year war — just hours after President Trump admitted he was “disappointed” with his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A total...
Russia launches largest air attack on Kyiv since war began
United News of Bangladesh
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Russia launched the largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since the start of the war in Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Moscow steps up its efforts to capture more Ukrainian territory. The overnight aerial assault lasted seven hours,...
Russian Missiles Try To Push Kyiv To Peace, But Zelensky Begs For War
SouthFront
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July 4, 2025
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