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Corruption
Moscow Jails Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Charges
Kyiv previously claimed it leaked corruption evidence on ex-Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov – a bid to get him sacked that has now led to his 13-year prison sentence.
July 1, 2025
Ukraine
British Rock Band Hardwicke Circus Brings High-Energy Show – and a Message of Solidarity – to Kyiv
British rockers Hardwicke Circus bring their high-energy “Songs of Freedom” tour to Kyiv on July 2, raising funds for Ukraine’s front line with every show.
July 1, 2025
Russia
Baku Probes Alleged Killing of Azeris by Russian Police
Baku’s prosecutor general now says the country is launching a criminal probe after a Russian police raid resulted in the deaths of two Azeris and dozens of arrests.
July 1, 2025
IMF
IMF Board Approves 8th Review – Ukraine Expects Next $500M Tranche
The IMF Executive Board extended the deadlines of some structural benchmarks to allow the Ukrainian authorities more time to complete reforms. The cash is already in the state budget, Kyiv says.
July 1, 2025
US
‘Prioritizing Trade Over Aid’: Rubio Announces Official Closure of USAID
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, the US government has provided over $30 billion in direct budget support to the Ukrainian government through USAID programs.
July 1, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Says Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Suffered Explosion Off Libyan Coast
Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate reported the explosion occurred in the engine room of the Russian-linked tanker Vilamoura, loaded with over 1 million barrels of oil.
July 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
How War Has Led Improvements to Ukrainian Cities
There are dramatic changes taking place as authorities take the opportunity offered while repairing damage caused by war to make their cities more “user friendly.”
July 1, 2025
Drones
‘Ukrainian Beavers Gnaw at Russian Defenses’ in Occupied Crimea
Ukrainian UJ-26 Bober (Beaver) drones destroyed a Pantsir-S1 system, multiple radar installations, and a Su-30 fighter in occupied Crimea, according to its military intelligence.
July 1, 2025
