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Kremlin aide: Putin and Trump discussed elevating level of Russian and Ukrainian negotiators
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed raising the rank of the Russian and Ukrainian representatives who take part in direct talks:
“In a subsequent phone call, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump voiced support for continuing direct negotiations between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine. In that context, the idea was discussed of studying the possibility of elevating the level of the Ukrainian and Russian representatives - that is, those taking …
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Ukrainian Parliament passes bill to restore independence of key anti-corruption agencies
In a significant move, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has passed a presidential bill, No. 13533, aimed at restoring the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP). The legislation was supported by 331 members of parliament.
The new law ensures the procedural independence of SAP's leadership from the General Prosecutor’s Office, clarifies the powers, and sets the reporting line of NABU's detectives. Specifically, …
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Naftogaz seeks $1.37 billion from Russia’s Gazprom following arbitration victory
Ukraine’s national oil and gas company Naftogaz has submitted a payment demand to Russia's Gazprom, claiming $1.37 billion in line with a final arbitration decision from Zurich, dated June 20, 2025, as announced by Naftogaz's press service on Tuesday, June 24. The Ukrainian energy company states that the figure covers the principal debt for gas transit services under a 2019 agreement, penalty fees, and legal expenses incurred by Naftogaz.
"If Gazprom declines to comply with the decision …
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French company Parrot debuts ANAFI UKR recon drone for Ukrainian military at Paris air show
French company Parrot showcased its compact reconnaissance quadcopter, the ANAFI UKR, at the Paris Air Show, adapted to meet the Ukrainian Armed Forces' specific requirements. Designed to tackle challenges in conflict zones, this drone addresses issues such as the widespread use of electronic warfare systems (EW) and disruptions to GPS satellite navigation signals across the front line.
Reports indicate the ANAFI UKR operates where larger systems might fail: urban settings, challenging …
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Three former Ukrainian Defense ministers charged with treason over military equipment dales
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office reported that three former Ukrainian Defense Ministers have been accused of state treason, linked to illicit decisions that reportedly undermined the combat capability of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
According to investigative findings, between March 2010 and February 2014, during their tenures, decisions were made to divest and sell operational military armaments and equipment, despite existing shortages for the needs of Ukraine's Armed Forces. The report …