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Day 135 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Putin challenges the West to Defeat Russia
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
Russia continues its slow push in Ukraine
Putin's new warning: the West wants war with us; "Let them try"
"Recently, statements have been heard in the West that Russia should be defeated on the battlefield in Donbas - let them try," declared Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the State Duma and leaders of the factions.
Day 134 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Russian Missile Destroyed University in Kharkiv, Moscow Arrests one of its Top Generals
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
A Russian missile strike destroyed a university in Kharkiv
The Pedagogical University in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv was destroyed by a Russian missile strike, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, as quoted by DPA and BTA.
Analysis: Putin’s War and Beyond
The war in Ukraine goes painfully on. After 4 months, the Russians show slow gains and have taken much of the Donbas, E Ukraine. In fact, if we count Crimea and the land along the south coast as well, Russia has grabbed almost 20% of Ukraine's land, and most of it is the most valuable, including where the wheat is grown.
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Day 133 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Russian Troops heading South, Sloviansk is the New Front line in Donbas
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
Russian troops in Ukraine are heading south, Slavyansk is the new front line in Donbas
Russian troops are fighting hard and pushing their way into eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after taking control of the last two towns in neighboring Luhansk.
Turkish-Russian military officials discuss food corridor in Black Sea
Turkish and Ukrainian military officials had a meeting in Ankara on July 4 to discuss the shipment of grain exports from Ukraine, the daily Hürriyet reported.
The officials exchanged views on bilateral and regional defense and security issues at the meeting held at the Defense Ministry.
Day 129 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Kyiv accused Russia of shelling Snake Island with Phosphorus Bombs
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
Powerful explosions in Mykolaiv
Powerful explosions early this morning in Mykolaiv reported the mayor of the Ukrainian city. It is not known what caused them, but local authorities are urging people to stay indoors.
Dnevnik thinks war in Ukraine will be long
Ljubljana – A week of top-level meetings has finally affirmed the conviction that the war in Ukraine will be long, Dnevnik says on Friday as it comments on the EU, G7 and NATO summits.
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Day 128 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Casualties in Odessa after Rocket Attack
Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:
Rocket attack on Odessa: At least 10 people have died
NATO vows to guard ’every inch of territory’ as Russia fumes
An unstable world could get even more dangerous if NATO does not remain strong and united, the head of the alliance said on June 30 at the end of a summit where Western leaders labeled Russia "a direct threat" to the security of their nations.