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On Friday, July 18, the British government imposed new sanctions on the Russian Federation in response to its prolonged campaign of malicious cyber activity over several years, including operations conducted in the United Kingdom. According to a government press release seen by Ukrinform, the latest restrictive measures target three units of the Russian military intelligence agency (GRU) and 18 military intelligence officers who are responsible for conducting a sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity over many years, including in the UK. The UK government noted that in 2022, Unit 26165, sanctioned today, conducted online reconnaissance to help target missile strikes…

The European Union will continue exerting pressure on Russia until the Kremlin halts its military aggression against Ukraine. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, said this in a comment to Ukrinform. "The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date. Each sanction weakens Russia's ability to wage war," Kallas said. "The message is clear: Europe will not back down in its support for Ukraine. The EU will keep raising the pressure until Russia ends its war," she added. Read also: EU approves 18th sanctions package against Russia The European External…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that preparations for strengthening Ukraine's air defense are progressing well, following a conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. The head of state announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "I spoke with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Stoere. We are coordinating our steps with Norway — both bilateral and within broader formats, in Europe and with the United States. There is a good pace now in preparing the decision to strengthen our air defense. I am grateful for this support and readiness to work together for protection against Russian terror," Zelensky wrote.…

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the supply of missiles for SAMP/T systems, financing for interceptor drones, and training pilots for Mirage aircraft He announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "We discussed the situation on the front lines and Ukraine's priority defense needs. I am grateful to Emmanuel for his truly strategic vision and willingness to help with exactly what our soldiers need. We also talked in detail about strengthening Ukraine's air defense, in particular the supply of missiles for SAMP/T systems and the financing of interceptor drones. We will prepare joint decisions…

The newly adopted 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia includes a lowered price cap on Russian oil — down to $47.60 per barrel — and the EU is already preparing the next round of punitive measures. This was reported on the website of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to Ukrinform. One of the central measures adopted in this package is lowering the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel. From now on, the price cap will be reviewed every six months to ensure it remains 15% below the average market price. "A price…

U.S. lawmakers must adopt a new sanctions bill against Russia following the European Union’s approval of its 18th and toughest sanctions package to date. This call was made on social media platform X by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, Ukrinform reports. “The EU paved the way. Now it’s time for perfect storm – the U.S. Senate to vote on that Russia sanctions bill imposing crushing burdens on Russian economy and those fueling Russia's war of aggression,” Budrys stated. He emphasized that Russia “cannot ignore” the EU’s latest sanctions, which are “targeting the heart of its war economy Read also: Slovakia…

The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation — described as one of the toughest to date. This was announced on X by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. “We are standing firm. The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions package against Russia to date,” Kallas wrote. “We’re cutting the Kremlin’s war budget further, going after 105 more shadow fleet ships, their enablers, and limiting Russian banks’ access to funding. Nord Stream pipelines will be banned. A lower oil price cap. We…

U.S. President Donald Trump will actively pursue the implementation of his approach to ending the war in Ukraine. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said this at a briefing on Thursday, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "I think the President is someone who will make these decisions and continues to approach it aggressively so that his vision of this conflict ending will come to pass," she said. Bruce also noted that President Trump was speaking "quite transparently" about his assessment of things and demonstrating patience. However, at the same time, she stressed that the president remains committed to NATO agreements, including…

Ukraine’s An-124-100 aircraft has been modernized and successfully relocated to Germany. The relevant statement was made by Antonov JSC on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Antonov JSC has completed a challenging multi-year project on the major overhaul of a legendary transport aircraft, An-124-100, serial number 0706. On July 11, 2025, the Ruslan aircraft was safely transferred to Germany,” the report states. This aircraft was made in 1994, has over 21,000 flight hours, and carried out more than 5,500 flights. Modernization works started in 2021. The goal was to replace the main components that were manufactured in Russia with modern components of…

Ukraine will receive Patriot systems in the coming weeks, with all issues currently being coordinated at the level of defense ministries. This was announced by German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on July 17, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "At this moment, the Defense Ministries are discussing the details of how we can ensure the timely delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine. This could take weeks. The negotiations are very specific, the American side is ready to do this, but we do not yet have a result," Merz…