Notices by Defending Ukraine (ukrdef@mstdn.social)

KYIV POST:
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until Oct. 31

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85752

Moscow has extended its diesel export ban until Oct. 31 as Kyiv continues to batter Russian refineries, with the extension also applied to maritime fuel and gasoil. A ban on jet fuel exports remains in effect until Nov. 30, and a ban on gasoline exports will last at least until January next year.

#Ukraine

KYIV POST:
CIA's Ratcliffe Reportedly Warned Kremlin of Soviet-Style Collapse in Moscow Visit

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85769

A German outlet, citing a high-ranking diplomat, claimed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s August visit to Moscow was intended to warn Russia of a Soviet-style collapse if it continues the war in Ukraine. While there are few signs that Moscow is ready to de-escalate, historical data suggest that the Russian economy has not reached the levels seen in the

KYIV POST:
Lavrov Says Turkey Must Guarantee S-400 Systems Won’t Reach Ukraine

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85557

Turkey has been looking to offload the S-400 systems it bought from Russia – a Washington imposed prerequisite to allow Ankara to purchase its F-35 fighters. Lavrov said Moscow was willing to consider the transfer of the systems if it was guaranteed they wouldn’t find their way to Ukraine.

#World

KYIV POST:
The Silent Battle in Ukraine: How Drug Resistant Infections Could Become a Global Threat

https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/85410

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers need to deal with infections that have become resistant to many medications. Today the medical workers in the country are well-placed by necessity to make progress in confronting a problem that exists throughout the world.

#World #Ukraine

No Patriots - no Diesel. It‘s that simple.

#Ukraine #Trump #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar

When did Diesel prices begin to rise? Good question.

#Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Iran #diesel

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia Despite Starlink Limits

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/83087

A series of Ukrainian FP-2 drone strikes against radars, air-defense systems and military targets in Russia’s Rostov Oblast has raised questions about how Kyiv maintains real-time control over drones in areas where Starlink is reportedly unavailable. Russian and Western OSINT analysts suggest Ukraine may be using relay drones and mesh networks to maintain connectivity during

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Allies Defy Moscow Threats, Pledge Air Defense Boost and Missile Production

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/83020

Ukraine’s allies gathered in Kyiv on Independence Day with air defense at the top of the agenda, pledging continued military support despite mounting Russian threats. Britain also cleared the release of classified information to support Ukrainian production of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles.

#Ukraine #World #EasternEurope #Europe

WAR ON THE ROCKS:
How Feasible is a European Nuclear Deterrent Without Washington?

https://warontherocks.com/how-feasible-is-a-european-nuclear-deterrent-without-washington/

#warontherocks

In 2025, James Cameron wrote, “Eurodeterrent: A Vision for an Anglo-French Nuclear Force,” where he argued the United Kingdom and France should cooperate to develop a nuclear deterrent umbrella for Europe, independent of Washington. A year later, after French President Emmanuel Macron’s landmark

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
A decade after journalist Pavel Sheremet’s murder, justice remains out of reach

https://kyivindependent.com/10-years-on-investigation-into-journalist-sheremets-murder-is-at-a-dead-end/

A decade after the murder of Belarusian-born journalist Pavel Sheremet in a car bombing in central Kyiv, justice remains elusive. The prosecution's case has unraveled under criticism, the three accused have been released, and proceedings are frozen until the end of Russia's

KYIV POST:
Russia Launches Over 1,450 Drones and 1,640 Guided Bombs at Ukraine in One Week

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80609

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces launched approximately 1,450 strike drones, more than 1,640 guided aerial bombs, and 99 missiles at Ukraine over the past week. The week of sustained aerial assaults culminated in an unprecedented attack on Sunday, July 19, involving over 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones directed primarily at Kyiv.

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
As war drags on, Russia's pro-war camp turns its anger on the Kremlin

https://kyivindependent.com/as-war-drags-on-russias-pro-war-camp-turns-its-anger-on-the-kremlin/

In late June, Russian soldier Alexander Lunin took to Instagram an emotional appeal addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he threatened to organize a military coup."The army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin," he said.In the video, which was watched 10 million times,

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Disables 11 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels in Black Sea and Sea of Azov in a Single Day

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80441

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces disabled 11 Russian shadow fleet vessels on Thursday, bringing the total targeted during Operation “MoLoChKa” to 147.

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KYIV POST:
Why Zelensky Is Replacing PM Svyrydenko – and Who Comes Next

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80188

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reflects a push to create a more autonomous and operationally effective government ahead of another difficult wartime winter. With energy executive Sergii Koretskyi emerging as the leading candidate to succeed her, the reshuffle signals a preference for experienced crisis managers.

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#RUSI:
China’s Grey-Zone and Geoeconomic Coercion Below the Threshold of Conflict

https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/chinas-grey-zone-and-geoeconomic-coercion-below-threshold-conflict

China’s ‘war by other means’ is there to see, if Europe looks past isolated incidents.

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Russia's mass missile attacks on Ukraine 'must continue,' Putin says

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-mass-missile-attacks-on-ukraine-must-continue-putin-says/

"I note that massive, coordinated strikes against the infrastructure of Ukraine's military-industrial complex and the facilities supporting its operation must continue," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

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KYIV POST:
Ukraine Arrests Former Russian-Installed Crimea Energy Minister in Kyiv

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79285

Ukrainian authorities arrested a former Russian-installed energy minister from occupied Crimea in Kyiv, accusing him of treason after investigators said he returned to government-controlled Ukraine in 2026.

#Ukraine

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Signs Deal to Buy 16 Gripen E Jets From Sweden

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79306

Ukraine signed an agreement with Sweden on Friday, June 30, securing the purchase of 16 Gripen E multirole fighter jets. The deal is backed by European Credit funds and British support, opening a second track alongside an earlier military aid package of 16 Gripen C/D jets due in early 2027 and significantly expanding Ukraine’s air combat capabilities.

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KYIV POST:
UK Announces £290M Ukraine Recovery Package

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78986

The UK has announced a new £290 million support package for Ukraine focused on energy security, reconstruction, and institutional reforms. The funding includes a major agreement to supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine’s state nuclear operator Energoatom and additional support for justice reforms, businesses and education.

#Ukraine

KYIV POST:
Moscow-Region Town Hid Shelter Locations During Drone Attack, Citing Panic Risk

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78485

Authorities in Moscow-region town Kotelniki told residents that civil defense shelter locations will not be disclosed in advance and that air raid alerts only “contribute to the panic.” The stance emerged after an overnight wave of Ukrainian drones struck Moscow and its suburbs, with residents saying they’ve received no guidance on where to hide during the