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Trump names senator in favor of Ukrainian territorial concessions as his running mate

"Any peace settlement is going to require some significant territorial concessions from Ukraine, and you're gonna have a peace deal because that's the only way out of the conflict," Senator J.D. Vance said in February.

https://kyivindependent.com/trump-names-ohio-senator-vance-as-his-running-mate/

@jag0325 True.

The Counteroffensive: What the Trump shooting could mean for Ukraine

Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on July 14, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here.The assassination attempt on former U.S. President

https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-what-the-trump-shooting-could-mean-for-ukraine/

Zelensky says he 'is not afraid' of Trump's potential presidency

Ukraine has bipartisan support and will develop relations with Washington regardless of the outcome of the presidential elections, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists. "If Donald Trump becomes president, we will work. I am not afraid of this," Zelensky said.

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-says-he-is-not-afraid-of-trumps-potential-presidency/

Heatwave pushes electricity consumption to maximum, Ukrenergo warns

The record-breaking heat wave that has engulfed Ukraine is expected to continue at least through the rest of the following week, with the maximums to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (over 104 degrees Fahrenheit).

https://kyivindependent.com/heat-wave-pushes-electricity-consumption-to-maximum/

Estonian PM resigns to take up top EU diplomatic job

Kaja Kallas, known for her resolute support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, is stepping down after being appointed as the EU's next chief diplomat, replacing Josep Borrell.

https://kyivindependent.com/estonian-pm-resigns/

Sanctions and the Next Financial Crisis

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/sanctions-and-next-financial-crisis
Pressure on Western banks to implement sanctions against Russia threatens a schism in the international financial system. Developing countries will suffer.

Opinion: What to make of the new Russia-North Korea alliance

Not content with disturbing the peace in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un. As troubling to China’s leaders as it is to Western officials, the deal is shaking up the geopolitics of Northeast Asia

https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-what-to-make-of-the-new-russia-north-korea-alliance/

Battlefield situation 'tense' near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, General Staff reports

The General Staff reported that the "hottest" situation currently lies in Pokrovsk, where Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 35 times.

https://kyivindependent.com/battlefield-situation-tense-near-toretsk-pokrovsk-general-staff-reports/

Energy situation should improve after July 20, Shmyhal says

The government has been providing support to a wide spectrum of consumers, ranging from individual households to businesses, to facilitate additional energy generation, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

https://kyivindependent.com/energy-situation-should-improve-after-july-20-shmyhal-says/

Another IMPORTANT #FUNDRAISER for #UKRAINE

Joining the Czech artillery ammunition initiative.

Important Paypal-Info at the end, please read full text and please help and share.

This fundraiser is organized by Martin Babiak who already did fundraisers on a regular basis for the Georgian legion fighting in Ukraine.

Donation links:
https://municiapreukrajinu.sk
https://paypal.me/embeathome
https://buymeacoffee.com/marosbabiak

Finland passes law to prevent migrants from crossing border from Russia

Finland's parliament passed a law on July 12 granting border guards the authority to block asylum seekers crossing from Russia. Helsinki believes Moscow is promoting the crossings in retaliation for Finland joining NATO.

https://kyivindependent.com/finland-passes-law-to-prevent-migrants-from-crossing-border-from-russia/

@kimlockhartga You are right and this certainly against European values, common sense, and law. On the other hand, as long as Russia (and Belarus) use migration as a weapon, the Finns have the right to do something about it, like the Poles.

@riley They talk about that for some days now, pro and con, hope they make a decision soon and help downing terrorist missiles.

Russian pilot leaked personnel data on Russian aviation division to Ukraine, source says

"He was shocked by the attack on the children's hospital, so he decided to hand over to the Ukrainian side documents related to the activities of his military unit, as well as private photos of the command staff," the source said.

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-pilot-leaked-secret-data-on-russias-aviation-division-to-ukraines-military-intelligence-source-says/

China rejects NATO assertion that it is 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war against Ukraine

The day before, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that alliance members agree that China is a "decisive enabler" of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

https://kyivindependent.com/china-rejects-nato-assertion-that-it-is-decisive-enabler-of-russias-war-against-ukraine/

NATO allies to announce $43 billion commitment to Ukraine for next year, White House says

NATO allies will announce their plans to provide Ukraine with a minimum baseline funding of 40 billion euros ($43 billion) for the next year at the Washington summit, the White House confirmed on July 10.

https://kyivindependent.com/nato-allies-to-announce-43-billion-commitment-to-ukraine-for-next-year-white-house-says/

Saudi Arabia issued vague threats to G7 against seizing frozen Russian assets, Bloomberg reports

Saudi officials reportedly made "veiled threats" to Group of Seven (G7) nations hinting that the kingdom would sell some European debt holdings if Western allies seized about $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, Bloomberg reported on July 9, citing its sources.

https://kyivindependent.com/saudi-arabia-warned-g7-against-seizing-russian-assets-bloomberg-reports/

'When innocent children killed, the heart bleeds,' Modi comments on Russian July 8 attack after meeting with Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on July 8 in what was his first trip to Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

https://kyivindependent.com/when-innocent-children-killed-heart-bleeds-modi-comments-on-russian-july-8-attack-after-meeting-with-putin/

@NeonPurpleStar @Hash Pakistan nay not like it.