01 August 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Kyiv Death Toll Hits 31 In Russian Air Attack Trump Calls 'Disgusting' RFE/RL 01 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump again displayed anger with Russia following its latest deadly attack on Kyiv - a strike that killed 31 people, including five children - calling the action "disgusting" and vowing to slap new sanctions on Moscow.

Russia's 2024 Conditions on Ukraine Remain Unchanged - Putin Sputnik 01 Aug 2025 -- The talks are always in demand and important, President Putin said, commenting on the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
Russian Air Defense Destroys 60 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - MoD Sputnik 01 Aug 2025 -- Russia's aur defenses have destroyed 60 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Ahead of President Trump's New Deadline on Russia, Senators Shaheen and Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Undermine Chinese Support for the Kremlin's War Machine US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 01 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced new bipartisan legislation today to sanction Chinese entities providing the overwhelming majority of critical dual-use technology that Russia relies on to wage its illegal war in Ukraine.
As Trump's Deadline For A Ukraine Peace Deal Draws Close, Here's What To Watch RFE/RL 01 Aug 2025 -- Not long after he gave Russia 10 days to stop the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said unequivocally on July 31 that the United States will "put sanctions" on Moscow over its lack of movement toward a cease-fire or peace deal with Kyiv.
Trump Calls Russia's Action 'Disgusting,' Vows New Sanctions After Latest Deadly Assault On Kyiv RFE/RL 01 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump again displayed anger with Russia following its latest deadly attack on Kyiv -- a strike that killed 16 people and injured dozens -- calling the action "disgusting" and vowing to slap new sanctions on Moscow.

As Russian Federation Continues Brutal Attacks against Ukraine, Senior Official, Briefing Security Council, Urges Dialogue, Immediate Ceasefire UN Security Council 01 Aug 2025 -- Meeting for the third time in a week amid the Russian Federation's intensified air strikes on Ukraine, the Security Council today heard urgent calls for diplomacy towards a ceasefire.
UN official decries deadly Ukraine strikes, urges return to diplomacy UN News 01 Aug 2025 -- A senior UN official on Friday warned of mounting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions in Ukraine, as a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes this week killed dozens and injured scores across multiple regions - including pregnant women and children.

Human safety comes first: OSCE boosts the use of robotic systems for Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Ukraine OSCE 01 Aug 2025 -- As part of its continued support to strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter explosive threats, the OSCE organized a specialized training course on Zeus robots for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers of the National Police of Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Tsahkna: With total escalation, Russia is undermining all peace efforts Estonia MFA 01 Aug 2025 -- On 1 August, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Russia, through increasingly intense missile and drone attacks, is undermining the efforts of all countries calling for a swift end to the bloodshed in Ukraine.
Comment by Foreign Minister Tsahkna on the law ensuring the independence of anti-corruption institutions adopted on 31 July in Ukraine Estonia MFA 01 Aug 2025 -- Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the law ensuring the independence of anti-corruption institutions adopted on 31 July in Ukraine.

Foreign ministers of Poland and Ukraine meet in Chobielin Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Aug 2025 -- The chief diplomats of Poland and Ukraine, Radosław Sikorski and Andrii Sybiha, met in Chobielin (in Poland's Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province) on August 1st.

Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 01 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 1 August 2025 Gov.UK 01 Aug 2025

China hits back at US smears on arms supplies to Ukraine at UN Security Council Global Times 01 Aug 2025 -- China's deputy permanent representative to the UN Geng Shuang spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine on Thursday local time, refuting accusations made by the US representative against China.
Chinese envoy rejects U.S. accusations over Ukraine crisis People's Daily 01 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday rejected U.S. accusations against China over its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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