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Threat of Russian sabotage led to heightened security at US military bases in Europe, CNN reports

The heightened security alert was first reported earlier in July as being connected to a possible terrorist threat directed at several U.S. military installations across Europe, including the facility in Germany where the U.S. European Command is based.

https://kyivindependent.com/threat-of-russian-sabotage-led-to-heightened-security-at-us-military-bases-in-europe-cnn-reports/

Opinion: Why India’s Modi won’t play the peace negotiator

As world leaders gathered in the U.S. capital for the NATO summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. It was Modi's first visit to Russia not just since Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but also

https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-why-indias-modi-wont-play-the-peace-negotiator/

@Hash Yeah only purpose was getting fellow Indians out of their smo contracts, oil and bad ru weapons. Hugging Putler on the day of another deadly hospital attack makes him a really bad mediator.

Ukrainian state defense company opens office in US

Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukrainian Defense Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, has opened a representative office in Washington as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defense partnerships abroad amid Russia's war.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukroboronprom-opens-representative-office-in-us/

US announces moves against Russia-linked bot farm aimed at spreading disinformation

According to the Justice Department, the bot farm was organized by a Russian national who worked as the deputy editor-in-chief of RT in 2022, and expanded with funding from the Kremlin and collaboration with an official from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).

Russia probes for air defense gaps to wreak havoc on Kyiv

Russia unleashed one of its deadliest attacks against Kyiv on July 8, killing more than 30 civilians and injuring over 100.Residential buildings and medical facilities suffered damage, with one Russian missile hitting Ohkmatdyt, the country's largest children's medical center.Rather than evidence of some technological

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-probes-for-air-defense-gaps-to-wreak-havoc-in-kyiv/

Ukraine to be represented at 2024 Olympics by smallest number of athletes in history

Only 140 Ukrainian athletes will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this year, the smallest number in the history of the country's participation in the games, as Russia's war has damaged or destroyed sports' facilities and frequent air raid alerts interrupt training.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-be-represented-at-2024-olympics-by-smallest-number-of-athletes-in-history/

Moscow court orders arrest in absentia of Yulia Navalnaya

A Moscow court said that it had "approved the request of the investigators and decided a preventive measure in the form of detention for two months." Yulia Navalnaya currently lives outside of Russia, but would face jail time if she returns.

https://kyivindependent.com/moscow-court-orders-arrest-in-absentia-of-yulia-navalnaya/

Monthly chart: Consumer confidence in Ukraine falls due to power outages, mobilization

The following is a chart based off of data originally published in the Kyiv-based Center of Economic Strategy's "Ukraine War Economy Tracker." The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission.

Consumer confidence falls due to power outages and increased mobilizationhttps://kyivindependent.com/consumer-confidence-in-ukraine-falls-due-to-power-outages-mobilization/

Macron says Germany, US are chief opponents of Ukraine's NATO accession

There is "strong opposition" from the U.S. and Germany regarding Ukraine's goal of joining NATO, French President Emmanuel Macron said. "In the end, it will be a decision by the allies to invite Ukraine to join NATO," he added.

https://kyivindependent.com/macron-says-germany-us-are-chief-opponents-of-ukraines-nato-accession/

Bulgaria sues Russian Gazprom, seeking compensation of more than $430 million

In 2023, the Russian gas giant suspended Bulgargaz's long-term contract, which covered 90% of the quantities of natural gas delivered by Bulgargaz to customers.

https://kyivindependent.com/bulgaria-sues-russian-gazprom-seeking-compensation-of-more-than-430-million/

Moscow agrees to discharge all Indians recruited into Russian army, Indian outlet reports

Moscow agreed to release all Indians serving in the Russian army and facilitate their return after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin, Indian news publication NDTV reported on July 9, citing unnamed sources.

https://kyivindependent.com/india-russia-soldiers/

Ukraine struck airbase, oil depot, and energy facility in Russia overnight, source says

Ukrainian intelligence agencies carried out an attack against a Russian military airfield, an energy substation, and an oil depot in three different regions overnight on July 9, a military intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-struck-airbase-oil-depot-and-energy-site-in-russia-overnight-source-says/

North Korean military trainers travel to Russia weeks after signing of partnership agreement

A delegation of North Korean military trainers led by the head of a prestigious military academy in Pyongyang has begun a trip to Russia, North Korean state media reported on July 9.

https://kyivindependent.com/north-korean-military-trainers/

Germany announces new military aid package, including Patriot air defense system

The package will include ammunition for the Leopard 1 tank, 9,000 rounds of ammunition for anti-aircraft guns Gepard, 55,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition from German domestic stocks, as well as 58,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition.

https://kyivindependent.com/germany-announces-new-military-aid-package-including-patriot-air-defense-system/

Exclusive: Congresswoman says Biden should ease restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US weaponry on Russian soil

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden should further lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weaponry for strikes against targets on Russian soil, a ranking member of the U.S. House of Representative’s defense committee said.In an https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-congresswoman-says-biden-should-ease-restrictions-on-ukraines-use-of-us-weaponry-on-russian-soil/

'I want Russians to feel it on their own skin': Shock, fury at the site of children's hospital attack

Nurse Olesia Filonenko was preparing for the first operation of the day at the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv when she heard explosions "somewhere far away.""Then, in a second, everything was blown away," she told the Kyiv Independent."Dust, smoke. We were

Ukraine calls UN Security meeting after mass Russian attack across country

"We must hold Russia accountable for terror and (Vladimir) Putin for the orders to launch strikes," Volodymyr Zelensky said.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-calls-un-security-meeting-after-mass-russian-attack-across-country/

@NeonPurpleStar longer ranges, deep strike ban lift

Western officials condemn Russian mass attack on Ukraine ahead of NATO summit

Ambassadors of Germany, Austria, and the U.S. condemned Russia's mass morning attack against Ukraine on July 8 that killed nearly 30 people and wounded around 90 on the eve of the NATO Summit in Washington.

https://kyivindependent.com/western-officials-condemn-russian-mass-attack-on-ukraine-ahead-of-nato-summit/