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Ukraine seeking prototype of European anti-ballistic missile defense system by mid-2027
Davyd Aloian, who oversees the Freyja project, said that an international steering committee tasked with estimating the research and development costs was due to convene for the first time soon.
Russia seeks additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine, Zelensky claims
How Russia helped build Iran into a strategic partner against the West - analysis
Iranian ship struck by Ukraine contained drone, missile components, Kyiv's Israel envoy reveals
FBI Director Kash Patel to visit Russia later this year, US official says - report
Politico cited a US official saying Patel is scheduled to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in mid-October. The official also said Patel's host is likely the Russian secret service.
Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff
Russia's Foreign Ministry also said it had summoned Italian interim Charge d'Affaires Giovanni Scopa in connection with the expulsion of Russian embassy staff.
Kyiv's Chief Rabbi leads humanitarian ops. for local community amid waves of Russian strikes
"We are distributing food, water, and essential supplies, strengthening families and giving them hope," Rabbi Markovich said of the volunteer operations amid Russian bombardment.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv districts, killing two, officials say
Mayor Vitali Klitschko, writing on Telegram, said two people had died and six others, including a 16-year-old teenager, had been injured in the attacks.
Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case worked for Kaspersky, source says, documents show
Denis Obrezko, who last week pleaded not guilty to computer crimes at a hearing in Boston, worked for Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab in the years before his alleged crimes.
Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him? - analysis
As an advocate for legislation sanctioning Russia and military assistance in Ukraine, the loss of US Senator Lindsey Graham raises questions about how the Trump administration will act going forward.
Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi
The moving discovery came alongside a visit by Russia’s chief rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar, to the main summer camp outside Moscow.
EU expands Russia sanctions over cybercrime, surveillance and rights abuses
VKontakte and several Russian surveillance firms were added to the EU sanctions list over alleged ties to the FSB and the repression of government critics.
France, Germany to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that France would also place sanctions on some Russian individuals and entities.
Western allies seek to secure air defense aid for Ukraine as shortages leave Kyiv vulnerable
Russia says it only attacks targets of military relevance and denies targeting civilians.
