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Russia Is Doing to the Black Sea What Iran Did to the Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Russian terror against civilian vessels in the Black Sea could lead to a spike in food prices, striking the most vulnerable segments of the population. "Russia's escalating terror against civilian cargo vessels in the Black Sea poses a serious threat to global food security. If Moscow doesn't stop its strikes, the resulting food price shock will hit the most vulnerable populations, especially in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America," he noted. Sybiha called on the world for global solidarity, and on countries in these regions to appeal to Vladimir Putin and demand an immediate end to attacks on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. "Russia is doing to the Black Sea and food security what Iran did to the Strait of Hormuz and energy security. Don't stay silent! Act now to stop Russian terror, the weaponization of food, and the use of hunger as a tool of war," Ukraine's foreign minister stres

Russian Hackers Are Spying on Nuclear Scientists in the US — CNN A group of Russian hackers has, over the past year, been running a cyber-espionage campaign targeting nuclear scientists, defense industry contractors, and government employees. American company Proofpoint, which specializes in email security and investigated part of this campaign, said the hackers attacked email servers used by "nuclear facilities and the defense industrial base" in the US. The choice of targets suggests the hackers' interest in nuclear fusion technology, as well as intelligence that could help the Kremlin in the war against Ukraine. A joint warning from US intelligence and security agencies and more than a dozen allied countries describes an "ongoing" Russian espionage campaign. As part of this operation, hackers tested their methods in Ukraine before applying them against NATO states. If new attack victims emerge, this warning could help the US and its allies assess the scale of the damage done and determine exactly what

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin plans to expand the war against Ukraine and increase attacks on it, that he needs more Russians to take part in assaults, and that the Ukrainian state needs to defend itself preemptively against this.

"Right now, the Russians are losing more of their troops at the front than they're recruiting, and Putin still plans to increase attacks and expand this war. He needs more Russians to take part in assaults. We need to defend ourselves preemptively against this — at every level: at the front, in our long-range sanctions, also in mid-range strikes, in our diplomacy, and of course in communicating with everyone capable of supporting life, capable of bringing peace closer," Zelenskyy noted.

The US Shoots Down an Iranian "Shahed" for the First Time Using a Merops Drone Tested in Ukraine, - Business Insider American forces have for the first time shot down an Iranian "Shahed" using an interceptor drone tested in Ukraine. "American forces have for the first time used the US-made Merops system to intercept an enemy drone in combat. Ukraine has already used it to shoot down more than 1,000 Russian Shaheds," the report states. It is noted that the interception was carried out by American troops stationed in Kuwait. "In March, at the start of the war with Iran, the US deployed Merops systems and personnel to operate them in the Middle East. Since then, troops have been training to use them," Business Insider notes.

Intensified Ukrainian strikes against Wildberries facilities may impose additional requirements on Russia’s already-stretched air defenses and will likely increasingly inconvenience Russians who utilize the Wildberries platform, - ISW

Romania Shoots Down a Third Russian Drone That Entered Its Territory Today at 10:13, a Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jet destroyed a drone over the country's territorial waters in the Sulina–Chilia area, Romanian President Nicușor Dan reported. ☝️ Romania intends to lodge a diplomatic protest with Russia based on the findings of an investigation being conducted by the Prosecutor General's Office.

Finnish Intelligence Warns of Russian Cyberattacks Finland's Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has issued several warnings about cyber-espionage attacks against Finland by Russia and other authoritarian states, - Yle. On Friday, Supo, together with the Finnish Defence Intelligence Agency and the US National Security Agency (NSA), published a warning about a Russian state cyber-espionage group targeting the email systems of organizations. According to Supo, the group Laundry Bear poses a serious cyber-espionage threat to organizations in public administration, critical infrastructure, and the defense sector.

Ukraine Counts on Japan's Support in Establishing Its Own Patriot Production — First Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Serhii Kyslytsia Ukraine hopes for Japan's support in establishing production of Patriot air defense systems on its own territory under a US license, given the experience of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which manufactures interceptor missiles for Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

Foreign Minister Sybiha Responded to Kazakhstan's President Tokayev's Call on Russian Ruler Putin to "Stop the War"

"Putin's spokesperson has already rejected the Kazakh president's proposal too. The bottom line is this: Moscow needs to feel greater pressure before it agrees to realistic peace proposals," the head of the foreign ministry noted.

Kyiv Hit by Ballistic Strike: Zelenskyy Reveals Aftermath of Massive Russian Attack on Ukraine

“All necessary services are working at the site of an attack drone strike on residential buildings in Kharkiv. One person was killed, nine more injured, including two children. State Emergency Service units are continuing to put out a fire at an ordinary construction hypermarket in Kryvyi Rih. In total, the Russians launched eight missiles and 136 drones of various types at Ukraine overnight. Many targets were shot down, but unfortunately not all,” he wrote on social media.

Kherson, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv regions, along with Kyiv, came under attack. The enemy struck Ukraine’s capital with a ballistic missile, and three people were injured. Read more

😢 Three People Injured as a Result of Russian Attack on Kyiv — Mayor One injured person was hospitalized. Two others received outpatient medical care. According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko: 🔹 In Shevchenkivskyi district, debris hit an 18-story residential building. A fire broke out on the 7th-8th floors. 🔹 In Solomianskyi district, a fire broke out on non-residential property after debris fell. 🔹 In Desnianskyi district, cars in a parking lot caught fire after debris fell.

‼️🇰🇿 Tokayev called for an end to the war in Ukraine During a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the war must be stopped and proposed a return to negotiations. According to him, the conflict must end in order to resume the negotiation process.

LAURA LOOMER in KYIV: "I said terrible things about UKRAINE and Zelenskyy — And I was wrong" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbI5S5OOVa8&t=2s

🇺🇸 U.S. investigators suspect Russia may have assisted Iran in attacks targeting CIA facilities in the Persian Gulf, Reuters reports. According to four sources familiar with the investigation, Moscow may have provided Tehran with intelligence or technology, including the Comet-M satellite navigation system, which reportedly improved the accuracy of the Shahed-136 drones. In March, the attacks targeted the CIA station at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and a CIA facility in Iraq. One drone pierced the wall of the diplomatic compound, while another exploded inside. The investigation has not reached any final conclusions. However, analysts point to the long-standing military and technological cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as their shared interest in undermining U.S. influence.

Russia sold a record 44 tons of gold in the first half of the year in an effort to help cover its growing budget deficit, The Moscow Times reports. In June alone, Russia’s gold reserves declined by another 9.33 tons. According to the publication, this marks the largest gold sale in 25 years, with a comparable reduction last recorded in 2002. The sales may have generated around $5.6 billion. Analysts say the gold was sold primarily to Russian banks to avoid drawing down reserves held in Chinese yuan, the last major foreign currency still available to the Central Bank after roughly $300 billion in Russian assets were frozen by Western countries. According to The Moscow Times, Russia’s federal budget deficit reached nearly 6 trillion rubles during the first half of the year.

😐 Putin still believes he can “outlast” the West and ultimately win the war, according to The New York Times. Despite sanctions, heavy battlefield losses, and mounting economic challenges, Russia has not been fully isolated from the global economy. According to political scientist Anna Borshchevskaya Notte, this continues to give the Kremlin confidence that it can achieve its objectives in Ukraine. Since 2022, Moscow has actively sought ways to bypass Western sanctions while strengthening ties with countries across the Global South. Dubai has become a major hub for Russian businesses, with the UAE facilitating trade and financial transactions outside the dollar-based system. Russia has also sought to leverage BRICS, anti-colonial sentiment in Africa, and the reluctance of some countries to align exclusively with either Russia or the West.

Ukrainian company SkyFall has unveiled its new P1-SUN JetKiller interceptor designed to destroy Shahed drones, Reuters reports. The P1-SUN can reach speeds of up to 370 km/h (230 mph) and has already been tested in combat, reportedly downing more than a dozen Shahed drones. According to Reuters, serial production is set to begin in August, with a planned manufacturing capacity of up to 50,000 interceptors per month.

According to Axios: Donald Trump said he is seriously considering resuming large-scale combat operations in Iran — including strikes that would exceed in scale those carried out during Operation Epic Fury.

Former US Defense Secretary Calls the Armed Forces of Ukraine the Most Combat-Capable Army in Europe Former United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called Ukraine's army the most combat-capable and experienced in Europe, given that Ukrainians have effectively reduced Russia's war to a stalemate and have become innovators. Asked about Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, Esper replied that the most important thing right now is to send an appropriate signal that would help reassure other NATO allies, strengthen Ukraine's position, and further deter Russia. Given concerns about Ukraine being in a state of war with Russia, the former secretary allowed for an approach in which temporarily occupied territories would not fall under NATO guarantees, or one in which Ukraine receives membership not immediately, and with certain caveats.