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• Ukrainian Soldiers Predict Russia May Bypass A Ruined Pokrovsk RFE/RL 16 Jul 2025 -- Russia's efforts to take control of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub in the Donetsk region, may be shifting, according to a frontline soldier defending the area.

Ukraine

• We Must Reach The Level Of 50% Ukrainian-Made Weapons Within The First Six Months Of The New Government's Work - Address by the President President of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025
• Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lublin Triangle Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- On 16th of July, 2025, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member states of the Lublin Triangle - Ukraine, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland - met in Lublin to mark the 5th anniversary of the Lublin Triangle format and to discuss cooperation in the future.
• SSU detains FSB agents who prepared large-scale russian sabotage operation in Odesa region Security Service of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- The SSU's cyber units have prevented a large-scale sabotage operation by russia in Odesa oblast.
• SSU exposes another three FSB informants who helped russia plan offensive in Donetsk oblast Security Service of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- In Donetsk region, the SSU Counterintelligence has dismantled another agent network of russia's federal security service. The perpetrators were spying on the defensive lines of Ukrainian troops in the frontline areas.
• SSU detains enemy agent preparing new russian strikes on Kharkiv Security Service of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- The SSU's cyber units have detained another enemy informant in Kharkiv. He turned out to be a former actor at a local theatre for children and young people. On russia's orders, the traitor adjusted russian air strikes on the city.
• Parliament supports increased defence funding in first reading Ukraine Government 16 Jul 2025 -- Today, 16 July, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025" in its first reading, aimed at ensuring financial support for the security and defence sector and addressing urgent priorities.
• U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg sees samples of Ukrainian-made UAVs: Ministry of Strategic Industries Ukraine Government 16 Jul 2025 -- On 15 July, the Ministry of Strategic Industries presented samples of Ukrainian-manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to a high-level American delegation.
• Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation to LANDEURO audience: "Let's Test Everything in Ukraine" Army News 16 Jul 2025 -- Officials from Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation showcased the country's rapid technological transformation born out of the ongoing conflict with Russia during a keynote address at the first-ever LANDEURO symposium here, July 16.
• Ukraine and NATO strengthen cooperation in defense procurement Ukraine MOD 16 Jul 2025
• Latvia-supplied Patria armored personnel carriers will strengthen the Third Army Corps units Ukraine MOD 16 Jul 2025
• Following SSU investigation, another six traitors who fought against Defense Forces on eastern front sentenced to prison Security Service of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- Based on evidence collected by the Security Service, six traitors who fought against the Defense Forces in Donetsk and Luhansk regions have been convicted to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
• Following SSU investigation, ruscist who held 369 civilians hostage during Chernihiv region occupation sentenced in absentia Security Service of Ukraine 16 Jul 2025 -- Based on evidence collected by the Security Service, another ruscist has been convicted in absentia to 12 years in prison for war crimes during the occupation of part of Chernihiv region.
• Ukraine Leadership Reshuffle Seen Strengthening Trump Administration Ties RFE/RL 16 Jul 2025 -- A reshuffling of Ukraine's government and diplomatic corps could improve communication with the United States just as President Donald Trump appears to be pivoting toward the embattled country in its more than three-year war with Russia.

Russia

• Russian Forces Take Control of Novokhatskoye Settlement in DPR Sputnik 16 Jul 2025 -- The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Novokhatskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Kremlin Calls on All Parties to Put Pressure on Ukraine to Continue Talks With Russia Sputnik 16 Jul 2025 -- Moscow is calling on all parties to put pressure on Ukraine so that a new round of negotiations with Russia can take place, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

United States

• Trump warns Zelensky against hitting Moscow; pledges to arm him with missiles that can: Reports Press TV 16 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky not to strike Moscow yet pledged to supply Kiev with long-range American missiles said to be capable of flying as far as the Russian capital.
• Some Patriot Missiles Already On Their Way To Ukraine, Trump Says RFE/RL 16 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said some Patriot missiles are already on their way to Ukraine a day after announcing a that NATO members would send weapons to Ukraine in a change in his stance against sending US weapons to the war-torn country.

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Foreign Reactions

• Finland calls for moderation in EU budget and supports funding allocation for defence, competitiveness and Ukraine Finnish Government 16 Jul 2025 -- Finland believes that the overall level of the European Commission's proposal for the EU's next multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 is too high. Finland considers the proposed priorities to be steps in the right direction. The Government will formulate a more detailed position on the proposals in early autumn.
• EU Budget Proposal Doubles Ukraine Aid And Boosts Military Spending RFE/RL 16 Jul 2025 -- The European Commission has put forward its vision for the next long-term (2028-2034) European Union budget - a record-high 2-trillion-euro ($2.3 trillion) framework, with a doubling of funds for both Ukraine and EU foreign policy in general, and a fivefold increase in defense-related investment.
• Satellite communications services donated to Ukraine European Defence Agency 16 Jul 2025 -- On 14 July, Denmark - the EU Member State currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union - announced its donation of satellite communication services to Ukraine via the European Defence Agency.
• Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027 Finnish Government 16 Jul 2025 -- Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by the war will be extended.
• France Not Planning to Partake in Initiative to Purchase US Weapons for Ukraine Sputnik 16 Jul 2025 -- France has no intention of participating in an initiative to purchase US weapons for Ukraine amid its desire to develop its own weapons production, US media reported.
• UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Jul 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says the UK, alongside the US and international partners, remains committed to providing the economic, diplomatic, and military tools Ukraine needs to defend itself.

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