Russia
EU launches 21st sanctions package, list targeting Russia sets record
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The EU passed its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, bringing the total number of individuals and organizations sanctioned to about 3,100, the highest level ever.
Russia declared control of the Belitskoye area in Donetsk
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 23 that units of the Central Operations Group had controlled the Belitskoye area in Donetsk.
Germany denies nuclear weapons development rumors
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Germany has no intention of developing its own nuclear weapons.
Germany approves nuclear project with Russian giant participation, tightens security conditions
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Germany has just given the green light for a notable nuclear project between France and Russia.
Russia is concerned about the increasing risk of maritime disruption in Hormuz and the Red Sea
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Russia believes that escalating tensions in the Gulf region are increasing the risk of disruption of maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Russia declares most Ukrainian forces withdrawn from the Pisarevka area
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Russian military experts said that most of the Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from Pisarevka (Sumy province) after Russia increased pressure in this area.
Russian liquefied natural gas may continue to be transported through Greece
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The EU is considering concessions in the 21st sanction package, allowing the Greek shipping company to continue transporting Russian LNG for 12 months.
Russia blocks Ukrainian airstrikes in Sevastopol
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4 drones were shot down in the Balaklava area, while Russian forces tightened Ukraine's vital logistics line in Sumy.
Russia suffers heavy airstrikes in Krasnodar
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A series of drones attacked warehouses and Russian industrial facilities, killing 1 person and injuring 10 others.
Russia declares strategic high point control, Ukrainian army withdraws from Zakharovka
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The Ukrainian army has begun to withdraw from some front positions in Zakharovka after Russia seized control of strategic highpoints in the region.
Russia puts new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian army on wanted list
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Russia puts new Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi on the wanted list.
President Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian Army Commander Syrsky
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 21 announced the dismissal of Army Commander Oleksandr Syrsky.
Russia's gold reserves fall to a 6-year low
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Gold reserves of the Central Bank of Russia continued to decrease in the first half of 2026, to the lowest level since February 2020.
Ukraine fires missiles into Russia's Belgorod region
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While Belgorod suffered missile damage, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Ukraine's heavy losses across all fronts in the past 24 hours.
NATO members concerned about Germany's nuclear research program
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One of NATO's key member states has expressed concern about nuclear weapons-related research being conducted in Germany.
