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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russia Has to Fulfill Tasks Set Out Regarding Ukraine Prior to Start of Conflict - Kremlin Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- Russia needs to ensure that the objectives of the special military operation in Ukraine are achieved before determining the principles of future cooperation between Moscow and Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
• Russia Has Never Politicized Returning Children To Parents In Ukraine—Delegation Head Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- Not all Ukrainians take the issue of returning children seriously, with some using it for political gain, although there are citizens who consider this a matter of vital importance, especially the children's relatives, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian delegation at talks with Ukraine Vladimir Medinsky said.
• Russian forces destroy dozens of Ukrainian drone posts, 8 Starlink terminals in one day Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Russian battlegroups destroyed 53 drone control posts and eight Starlink satellite stations during their operations in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, reports say.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Address on Navy Day President of Russia 27 Jul 2025
• July Storm naval exercise President of Russia 27 Jul 2025 -- On Navy Day, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin observed the July Storm naval exercise via videoconference, reviewing forces from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic, and Black Sea fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla.
• Vladimir Putin visited Kronstadt President of Russia 27 Jul 2025 -- During his trip to the Northwestern Federal District, the President visited the Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas and the frigate Admiral Grigorovich in Kronstadt.
• Russia Tones Down Naval Celebrations As Drones Fly Near Putin's Hometown RFE/RL 27 Jul 2025 -- Russia held subdued ceremonies honoring its navy on July 27 in St. Petersburg, citing security concerns, and authorities in the surrounding region reported that air defense forces shot down several drones they said were fired by Ukraine.
• From Cathedral to Combat Ship: Putin Marks Navy Day in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The Russian president reviewed the progress of the country's naval operational exercises, congratulated service members on their professional holiday, and met with residents of St. Petersburg.
• Putin Says Main Goal of Russian Naval Drills Is to Train Repelling Sea Attacks Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The primary objective of the Russian navy's July Storm exercise is to practice repelling attacks from the sea, President Vladimir Putin said during a video conference on Sunday.
• Putin Unveils Russia's 2050 Navy Blueprint on Navy Day Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated all Russian military sailors on the Navy Day.

Foreign Policy

News Reports

• A Chinese School In Occupied Ukraine? Analysts See Kremlin Propaganda At Work RFE/RL 27 Jul 2025 -- In Ukraine's Russian-occupied Luhansk, where shelling still echoes across devastated streets and reconstruction promises remain largely unmet, a new headline is making waves: Chinese activists reportedly plan to open a private school for Chinese citizens.