14 July 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
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Combat Operations
- Ukraine claims first capture of Russian troops with drones, robots; expert underscores unmanned systems' roles in modern warfare Global Times 14 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have for the first time captured Russian troops without the use of infantry, relying solely on drones and ground-based robotic systems, according to media reports. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Monday that drones and robots put great psychological pressure on human soldiers, and that unmanned systems are expected to further change how combats are fought.
- Russia's Air Defense Systems Ready to Counter Potential US-Made Missiles for Ukraine Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- On Sunday, Donald Trump promised to supply Kiev with Patriot air defense systems, provided NATO reimburses their cost.
- Russia Prepared for 3rd Round of Talks With Ukraine - Kremlin Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday.
- Russian Forces Take Control of Malinovka Village in Zaporozhye Region Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Russian troops had taken control of the village of Malinovka in the Zaporozhye region.
Ukraine
- I Am Counting On Sufficient Support From The Members Of Parliament For The New Configuration Of The Government Of Ukraine - Address by the President President of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025
- Ukraine And Denmark Expand Joint Production Of Three Types Of Drones And Will Continue Developing The Danish Model President of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg President of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025
- Multi-format assistance and military support for Ukraine: Sergiy Boyev met with the Ambassador of Ireland Ukraine MOD 14 Jul 2025
- Fire on ground and aerial targets: Ministry of Defence codifies new Ukrainian weapon station Ukraine MOD 14 Jul 2025
- Ministry of Defence initiates establishment of humanitarian demining coordination platform based at Ukrainian Training and Testing Complex (UTTC) Ukraine MOD 14 Jul 2025
- Following SSU investigation, three FSB agents who helped ruscists break through to Pokrovsk sentenced to 15 years in prison Security Service of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025 -- Based on evidence collected by the Security Service, another three enemy agents, who were spying in Donetsk oblast, have been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
- SSU and National Police expose couple in Zaporizhzhia who extorted kickbacks for state-guaranteed payments to fallen Ukrainian defenders' families Security Service of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025 -- The SSU Military Counterintelligence and the National Police have shut down another extortion scheme targeting the families of deceased Armed Forces soldiers.
- SSU and National Police detain enemy agents who tried to carry out terrorist attacks in Poltava and Dnipro Security Service of Ukraine 14 Jul 2025 -- The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Poltava and Dnipro. As a result of a special operation, two female agents of russia's military intelligence ('the GRU') have been apprehended.
- Creating a dedicated defence startup market: Mykhailo Fedorov Ukraine Government 14 Jul 2025 -- Last week, Ukraine and the EU announced the launch of BraveTech EU, a joint initiative to scale military innovations across the continent.
- Statement by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at Government session Ukraine Government 14 Jul 2025
- Five agreements signed on defence industry cooperation during URC Ukraine Government 14 Jul 2025 -- During the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC), five agreements were signed to foster cooperation in the defence industry.
Russia
- Russia's Air Defense Systems Ready to Counter Potential US-Made Missiles for Ukraine Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- On Sunday, Donald Trump promised to supply Kiev with Patriot air defense systems, provided NATO reimburses their cost.
- Russia Prepared for 3rd Round of Talks With Ukraine - Kremlin Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- Russia is prepared for the third round of talks with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday.
- Russian Forces Take Control of Malinovka Village in Zaporozhye Region Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- On Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Russian troops had taken control of the village of Malinovka in the Zaporozhye region.
United States
- Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump Announcement on Ukraine Support US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 14 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's decision to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine:
- Trump says U.S. to supply Patriot missiles to Ukraine People's Daily 14 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine to help bolster the country's defenses against Russian attacks.
- Trump Set to Unveil New Arms Package for Ukraine Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a new arms delivery plan for Kiev on Monday, which may include offensive weaponry, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the plans.
- Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine truce in 50 days Press TV 14 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose secondary tariffs of 100 percent on Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine in 50 days.
- Trump Threatens '100% Secondary Tariffs' on Russia If No Ukraine Deal Reached in 50 Days Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no resolution is reached in the Ukraine conflict within the next 50 days.
- Trump Threatens Moscow With Tariffs If No Ukraine Deal In 50 Days RFE/RL 14 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with "very severe" tariffs if there is no cease-fire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow to end Europe's longest and deadliest conflict since World War II.
- Rogers Praises Trump's Announcement on Sending New Weapons to Ukraine House Armed Services Committee 14 Jul 2025 -- Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued the following statement praising President Trump's announcement that additional U.S. weapons will be sent to Ukraine, with funding provided by NATO allies:
- Trump Vows To Send Patriot Systems To Kyiv Via EU, As World Awaits 'Major Statement' On War RFE/RL 14 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump late on July 13 said he would send additional Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine -- most likely through the European Union -- as Kyiv, Moscow, and the rest of world await what he has said will be a "major statement" on the long conflict.
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine EC/CEU 14 Jul 2025
- Germany refuses Taurus missiles for Ukraine despite renewed plea, Russian attacks Press TV 14 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister has announced that Berlin will not provide Taurus long-range missiles to Kiev, rejecting a renewed request from the Ukrainian capital.
- Germany Refuses to Send Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Despite Fresh Appeal Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in an interview that Berlin will not supply Taurus missiles or Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, despite Kiev's renewed request.
- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: The West Stands Firmly with Ukraine Estonia MFA 14 Jul 2025
- Budrys in Brussels: The European Union lacks strategic ambition in its relations with Ukraine Lithuania MFA 14 Jul 2025 -- Today, 14 July in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council on trade issues.
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