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Pope Leo, Italy’s Meloni Hold Key Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed key global crises, including the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during their inaugural face-to-face meeting on Wednesday....

Egypt, Ukraine’s Presidents Hold Key Talks
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation on Wednesday to address the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and key developments in the Middle East, according to a statement from...

Russia says Ukraine has to stop attacks to reach ceasefire
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed that the US should pressure Ukraine to stop long-range strikes, including drone and cruise missile attacks, on Russian territory as an initial move to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire in...

Zelensky revokes citizenship of head of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revoked the citizenship of Metropolitan Onufry, the senior bishop of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The agency alleges that Onufry...

Russian troops destroy German-made Leopard 2A6 tank in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian troops have reportedly destroyed a German-made Leopard 2A6 tank in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry cited by a Russian state-owned news agency on Wednesday. The ministry revealed...

US decision to suspense arms can weaken Ukraine
(MENAFN) The recent U.S. decision to pause military aid to Ukraine could place Kiev in a severely weakened position within two months, according to military experts cited by German outlet Bild. Analysts warn that without American assistance,...

NATO chief says he gets why US reduced army assistance to Ukraine
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said he "totally understands" Washington’s decision to prioritize its national interests by reducing military aid to Ukraine, but emphasized that Europe cannot sustain Kiev’s war effort without...

WhiteFox Defense Elevates Steve Haro to President & CEO
Founder L.R. Fox Assumes Chairman Role SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WhiteFox Defense Technologies, a global leader in counter unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS), has announced the promotion of Steve Haro...

Russia’s military presence in post-Assad Syria: A growing security liability undermining stability
Syria witnessed a radical and wide-ranging transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Almost immediately, questions arose as to whether Russia would be able to maintain its military bases and political influence in...

Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Dies from Russian Airstrike
(MENAFN) nighttime Russian aerial assault in the central Cherkasy area, which also left six people wounded. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the pilot perished while defending against the intense Russian air attack. In the course of the...

Ukraine Claims F-16 Fighter Jet Downed, Pilot Killed in Russian Strike
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported on Sunday that an F-16 fighter jet was lost, and its pilot killed during an overnight Russian airstrike targeting the central Cherkasy region. The strike also injured six civilians. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the...

Ukraine Claims Strike Damaged Russian Helicopters
(MENAFN) The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced on Saturday that it executed a drone assault overnight targeting the Kirovske airbase situated in Crimea. The agency asserted that the strike led to the destruction of several Russian...

Ilham Aliyev’s one-on-one meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev began
AZERBAIJAN, July 2 - Release from the Press Service of the President On July 1, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. President Zelenskyy conveyed the condolences of...

IAEA Reports Potential Drone Strike Near Ukrainian Nuclear Facility
(MENAFN) The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed Tuesday that the agency was alerted to a potential drone strike close to a Ukrainian nuclear facility. Director General Rafael Grossi stated, "The IAEA team based at...

ESET Research: Russia’s Gamaredon APT group unleashed spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset
In 2024, Gamaredon refocused exclusively on targeting Ukrainian governmental institutions. The group significantly increased the scale and frequency of spearphishing campaigns, employing new delivery methods. Gamaredon introduced six new malware...

Pentagon stops US weapons to go to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The Pentagon has paused the delivery of various U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine, as reported by several media outlets. This decision reportedly stems from a recent internal audit of American military supplies initiated by U.S. Defense...

Russian FM warns of NATO military budget increase can end NATO
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned on Monday that the decision by NATO countries to significantly increase their military budgets could have “catastrophic” consequences and potentially cause the alliance to collapse. His...

Denmark introduces mandatory military draft to include women
(MENAFN) Denmark has extended its military draft to include women, following recent changes to conscription laws passed by the national parliament. This move aligns with NATO’s increased focus on military readiness amid ongoing concerns over...

Putin, Macron Hold Phone Call on Ukraine, Iran
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Kremlin, marking their first discussion since 2022. The statement revealed that Putin...

Belarusian President confirms arrival of Russia’s missile systems in Belarus
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that Russia’s advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems are scheduled to be deployed in Belarus by the end of 2025, following agreements made with Russian President...