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15 July 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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- Zelenskyy Hails Trump Move To Boost Arms Supplies To Ukraine Amid Frustration With Putin RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Donald Trump for his "willingness to support" Kyiv hours after the US leader vowed to provide a major influx of new weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with "severe" new financial measures.
- Ukraine Expands Defense Cooperation with the EU: Focus on Joint Production and the New SAFE Instrument President of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- The President Meets with the Prime Minister of Latvia President of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the Occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood President of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with US Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- Andrii Sybiha at the EU Foreign Affairs Council called on allies to increase transatlantic pressure on Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- Following SSU investigation, GRU agents who adjusted russian strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv sentenced to 15 years in prison Security Service of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025 -- Based on evidence collected by the Security Service of Ukraine, another two agents of russian military intelligence ('the GRU') have been convicted to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for adjusting russian strikes on Ukraine.
- SSU and National Police detain another six FSB agents preparing terrorist attacks against Defense Forces servicemen Security Service of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025 -- The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have prevented a series of terrorist attacks against the Defense Forces in several regions of Ukraine. Six agents of russia's federal security service have been detained: they were preparing to blow up Ukrainian defenders using improvised explosive devices.
- SSU detains enemy agent who tried to blow up high-rise building in Rivne Security Service of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025 -- The Security Service has prevented another terrorist attack in Ukraine. As a result of preemptive measures, the SSU detained an enemy agent who was preparing an explosion in an apartment building in Rivne.
- Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discuss expanding cooperation in defence industry and innovation Ukraine Government 15 Jul 2025 -- A meeting between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia, Denys Shmyhal and Evika Siliņa, took place in Kyiv. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
- Food, gear and clothing, and fuel for the army: in the first half of the year, DOT, the procurement agency of the MoD, contracted 87% of the annual requirement Ukraine MOD 15 Jul 2025
- 4,000 service members have started a course on ground robotic systems in Army+ Ukraine MOD 15 Jul 2025
- Ukrainian PM Resigns Amid Major Government Reshuffle RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- Ukraine's prime minister said he has submitted his resignation, part of a major, widely anticipated reshuffle of the war-torn country's government.
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- Russian hybrid threats: EU lists nine individuals and six entities responsible for destabilising actions in the EU and Ukraine EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- The Council today decided to impose additional restrictive measures against nine individuals and six entities responsible for Russia's destabilising actions abroad, including through Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).
- Evidence of human rights violations in Ukraine increases amid escalating attacks by Russian armed forces, OSCE human rights office says OSCE 15 Jul 2025 -- Intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities by the Russian Federation continue to result in a sharp increase in civilian casualties, while the systematic torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war persists and a growing number of Ukrainians are being prosecuted by Russian authorities on fabricated charges, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said today in a new report.
- Coercion, pressure will not solve the problem: Chinese FM on US president's tariff threats over Russia-Ukraine conflict Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's remarks that the US would impose 100 percent tariffs on Russia and secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil if no agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine within 50 days, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated on Tuesday that China always believes that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, and that there is no winner in a tariff war, and coercion and pressure will not solve the problem.
- Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine Will Take Months - German Defense Ministry Sputnik 15 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine, following an agreement with the United States on their purchase in the coming days or weeks, will take months. This came after his meeting with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
- Latvia calls for the adoption of the 18th round of sanctions against Russia as soon as possible and for new restrictive measures, including increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports Latvia MFA 15 Jul 2025 -- On 15 July 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, took part in a meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council.
- China firmly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions: FM on US threat of 500% tariff over Russia trade Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Responding to a question on threats by US Senator Lindsey Graham of imposing 500 percent tariffs on countries including China if they continue to trade with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear.
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