11:22 Ukraine calls for Olympic ban of Russian athletes who support the war
Ukraine calls for exclusion of Russian athletes from Paris Olympics if they support Russian military. The International Olympic Committee decided in December that Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as "neutral athletes" if they meet "strict participation conditions." They are not allowed to form teams, present flags, or anything else associated with their homeland. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee now reports that some Russian athletes qualified for the Olympics have been supporting the Ukrainian war and Putin's politics online. Some athletes have also participated in propaganda tournaments.
10:52 Ukraine: 12 civilians killed by Russian attacksThe Russian army, according to Ukrainian reports, dropped 19 glide bombs on the Charkiw region in the last 24 hours. The head of the military administration of the Charkiw region reported this to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. There, three people were reportedly killed and six others injured. From the Donezk Oblast, 11 civilian deaths and 43 injuries were reported.
10:08 Ukrainian General Staff: 1260 Russian losses since yesterdayThe Ukrainian General Staff reports 1260 losses among Russian soldiers for the past 24 hours. According to Ukrainian sources, the total number of killed and wounded Russian soldiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 is approximately 550,000. In addition, since yesterday, 11 tanks, 58 drones, 18 armored vehicles, and nine Russian missile systems were reportedly destroyed, as well as 66 artillery systems.
09:29 How it could unfold if Putin attacks the BalticSecurity experts consider a Russian attack on the Baltic in the coming years to be plausible to realistic. NATO assures its members of support, but the alliance's commitment leaves room for different reactions from other states. How could an attack on the Baltic flank of the defense alliance unfold?
09:11 NATO summit brings news of F-16 jets for UkraineDuring the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine can expect new announcements regarding the delivery of F-16 fighter jets. This was announced by a high-ranking US government official during a briefing. The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s reportedly makes significant progress. The Ukrainian army is still waiting for the first jets to arrive. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium have pledged deliveries.
08:30 One-third of Russians support atomic attack on UkraineAccording to a survey presented by Russian propagandist Sergey Mardan on Russian state television, one-third of the Russian population is in favor of attacking Ukraine with atomic weapons. They align themselves with Vladimir Solovyov, who consistently calls for the use of atomic weapons in the Ukrainian conflict. In the Russian nightlife, patriotism is on the rise. There, Russian artists are making clear patriotic appeals.
08:17 AfD welcomes Orban's Visit to Putin
The AfD welcomes the criticized Ukraine talks between Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. "Hungary is taking the lead and speaks with both direct conflict parties on the first day of its EU Council Presidency," explains the foreign policy spokesperson of the faction, Matthias Moosdorf. "The AfD faction welcomes the fact that now, at the highest European level, the possibilities of a ceasefire with the goal of peace talks are being prioritized." The "EU and its personnel" are referred to as war instigators.
07:52 Ukraine: Invaders threaten to deport Ukrainians without Russian passports
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russians are reportedly threatening to deport residents without Russian passports, according to Ukrainian reports. The Information Center for National Resistance reports this based on a statement from the Center. "The invaders have used this practice before. Locals are taken to a checkpoint and expelled from their homeland," the resistance center shares. In some cases, people were reportedly forced to obtain passports. During the latest raids in the south, residents were allegedly threatened with expulsion and confiscation of their property.
07:19 SPD expert calls for more money for the military
Members of the government are concerned about the financing of the Bundeswehr following the agreement on the federal budget 2025. The army must procure weapons and ammunition that it hands over to Ukraine from its own budget. SPD budget expert Andreas Schwarz speaks of a "disappointing amount" in view of the small increase in the defense budget of only 1.2 billion euros. "This does not meet what we need in the defense sector," Schwarz told the Tagesspiegel. The president of the Reservists' Association, Patrick Sensburg, also stated that Germany would not be "war ready" with this funding.
06:37 Russia: Ukrainian drones attacked Belgorod
At night, Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked several areas in the Russian region of Belgorod. This is reported by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, among others. In Shebekino, debris from a shot-down drone damaged a mobile phone mast. In other places, several fuel tanks are said to have caught fire. There are reportedly no injured.
06:10 Zelensky thanks new British prime minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his support for Ukraine. "I am grateful to Keir Starmer for his assurance that the UK's support for Ukraine remains unchanged in principle," Zelensky writes on Telegram. He and Starmer reportedly aligned their positions ahead of the NATO summit coming up in the next week. According to a high-ranking US official, NATO will present a "bridge to membership" for Ukraine at the summit in Washington.
03:45 Burning oil depots after drone attack in Russia
Ukrainian drones are said to have attacked several areas in the Russian region of Krasnodar at night. This is reported by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, among others. In Jeisk, debris from a shot-down drone damaged a mobile phone mast. In other places, several fuel tanks are said to have caught fire. There are reportedly no injured.
02:07 Drone Attacks: Sumy without Water and PowerAccording to local authorities, Russian drone attacks have disrupted the power and water supply in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy. The public broadcaster Suspilne reported a series of explosions in the city. The Sumy region is almost daily targeted by Russian positions across the border.
00:28 Eight people killed by Russian attacks in Eastern UkraineEight people were killed and at least 28 were wounded in Russian attacks in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, according to Ukrainian reports. "Every city and every village in the Donetsk region is constantly threatened by hostile attacks," regional governor Wadym Filaschkin said on Telegram. Separately, Russian troops dropped three guided bombs on the further southwestern village of Komar, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring twenty more people. Thirteen private houses, four businesses, two residential buildings, and two infrastructure facilities were damaged in the attack.
23:16 Starmer confirms 'unlimited' UK support for Ukraine to BidenIn his first phone call with US President Joe Biden, new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK's "unlimited" support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. The two leaders reaffirmed their "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine and Starmer emphasized that "the UK will support Ukraine without limit," according to a statement from Starmer's office a few hours after his swearing-in.
21:49 US cancels military exercises with GeorgiaThe US is canceling planned joint military exercises with Georgia against the backdrop of tensions with the Georgian government. The US military's participation in the scheduled "Noble Partner" maneuvers, originally scheduled for July 25 to August 6, is "suspended indefinitely," the US Defense Department announced. The background is "false accusations" from the Georgian government. The Pentagon refers to allegations that the US pressured Georgia to declare war on Russia and was involved in "two coup attempts" against the government.
20:35 Insider: Baerbock cancels planned trip to BudapestThe planned Monday trip of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Budapest does not take place. The Hungarian side cancelled the appointment with Baerbock at short notice, according to the Foreign Office.
21:20 Zelensky thanks Germany for third Patriot systemUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Germany for the delivery of the third Patriot air defense system. "This is great news," Zelensky said in his evening video message. He also thanked the US for further steps to strengthen Ukrainian air defense. He did not provide details, but said that Ukraine had already shown that it could shoot down Russian rockets. "The Ukraine is doing everything to ensure that Russian terror ends," Zelensky said.
20:48 NATO Expert: "We must bring down Russia"NATO expert Stefanie Babst calls for a more decisive approach by the alliance towards Russia. "We can only deal with this adversary by bringing down the Russian government. Not only pushing them out of Ukraine but reducing their influence in their area of operation so they can no longer exert their toxic influence in Europe," Babst said in the t-online Tagesanbruch podcast. For this, a more determined action is required. "We look at Putin like Lord Voldemort and are afraid he will pull out his wand. We need to get over this notion," Babst appealed. The 60-year-old is a former leading staff member of the NATO International Staff.
20:15 Kremlin not optimistic after Labour victory in BritainThe Russian leadership does not expect any changes in the strained relations between Moscow and London following the Labour Party's victory in Britain. The Kremlin is "not optimistic" according to its spokesman Dmitri Peskov in Moscow. "Based on their previous statements, they do not lean towards any flexibility or creativity to normalize the bilateral Russian-British relations."
You can read about previous developments here.
- The Ukrainian Olympic Committee has expressed concerns about Russian athletes who qualified for the Paris Olympics, as some have been supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and Putin's politics online.
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has led to a call from Ukraine for the exclusion of Russian athletes from the Paris Olympics if they show support for the Russian military.
- The Russian military's attacks on Ukraine have resulted in significant military losses, according to reports from the Ukrainian General Staff, including the destruction of tanks, drones, armored vehicles, and Russian missile systems.
- In response to the conflict in Ukraine, NATO is expected to present a "bridge to membership" for Ukraine at an upcoming summit, according to a high-ranking US official.
- The conflict in Ukraine has also led to discussions in politics and military operations, with NATO members expressing their commitment to support Ukraine and Russia threatening to deport residents without Russian passports in occupied territories.
