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Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones, according to The Guardian

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Ukraine cannot intercept new Russian Geran drones with a cruising speed of 400 km/h, twice that of older models, according to The Guardian.
The article compiles global developments including Kremlin warnings about Western media, EU defense ministers failing to secure Patriot missiles for Ukraine, US Treasury ruling out Russia agreements until conflict ends, over 200 Israelis urging Netanyahu to end West Bank violence, Trump’s claims about Strait of Hormuz shipping, Russia’s response to Japan’s US missile deployment, SCO summit outcomes, Iraq rejecting extended coalition forces, Putin-Pezeshkian talks, European politicians’ summer break amid Ukraine funding struggles, Rosatom’s reactor projects in SCO countries, US weapon comparisons between Iran and Ukraine under Biden, Putin-Pashinyan talks, digital ruble rollout in Russia, Russian MFA claims about US nuclear weapons in Europe, SCO leaders signing Bishkek Declaration, Niger mutiny involving Russian-backed forces, Russia’s NATO risk assessment, US consideration of limited strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Kremlin’s readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, and Trump’s comments on inviting Russia to G20.

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Why It Matters

The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with evolving military dynamics, including new Russian drone capabilities challenging Ukrainian defenses. Diplomatic efforts face obstacles as Western allies struggle to provide adequate military support, while Russia engages in strategic messaging and military posturing. Global institutions like the SCO expand cooperation amid shifting alliances.

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Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones — newspaper

According to an article in The Guardian, the new-model drones have a cruising speed of about 400 kilometers per hour, roughly twice that of the piston-engine version

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The fact is that nowadays, both less reputable publications and more reputable publications, as well as publications that were once reputable, do not shy away from any kind of fake news, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

EU defense ministers make no progress in finding Patriot missiles for Kiev — Kallas

The EU top diplomat reiterated that countries with limited remaining stocks of Patriot missiles nearing their expiration dates should send them to Ukraine

Ukraine hiding truth about its casualties from public, arms suppliers — Crimea sources

General mobilization has been in effect in Ukraine since February 2022 and has been extended repeatedly

US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends — agency

According to a source cited by Reuters, Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other issues were possible until the conflict was over

Over 200 prominent Israelis urge PM to end West Bank violence — newspaper

The New York Times reported that the letter was signed by two former prime ministers, more than three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, the former heads of the nation’s foreign and domestic intelligence services, as well as rabbis, a Nobel laureate and one of Israel’s most revered novelists

Trump claims about 30 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz every night with US assistance

The US president noted that "a lot of oil is coming out," and the price has not increased as some forecasts had predicted

Russia to respond to Japan’s deployment of US missile systems — Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova pointed out that the statement had been made to the Japanese embassy in Moscow in connection with the military exercises conducted by Tokyo, Washington and Canberra

SCO summit ends with adoption of two dozen key documents

In particular, the SCO Council of Heads of State approved an action plan for developing ports and logistics centers in SCO member states from 2026 to 2030

Iraq rejects proposal to keep coalition forces beyond September 30 deadline

Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said did not specify which country put forward the proposal

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The Iranian leader thanked the Russian president for supporting the Islamic Republic during its conflict with the United States

European politicians take summer break at inopportune time for Ukraine — Zelensky

Kiev acknowledges that the country has completely exhausted its own resources and that finding funds is becoming increasingly difficult

Rosatom building 16 out of 28 reactors abroad in SCO countries, CEO says

According to Alexey Likhachev, units in China, India and other countries are currently in the commissioning phase

US uses fewer weapons against Iran than provided to Ukraine under Biden — Trump

According to the US president, Washington gave Ukraine over $300 billion worth of ammunition during this period

Putin’s talk with Pashinyan to be pragmatic, respectful — Kremlin

The Armenian prime minister now has different views on the possible future configurations for his country, but cooperation with Moscow brings great benefits to the Armenians, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Kiev losing conflict, can't expect better deal than it backed out of in 2022 — US analyst

Ted Snider pointed out that the continued hostilities had catastrophic consequences for Kiev

Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia

At the first stage, the country's largest banks will offer their clients the ability to conduct transactions using the digital national currency, while all credit institutions will join the system by September 2028

US seriously considers use of nuclear weapons in Europe — Russian MFA

According to Andrey Belousov, Washington’s efforts to initiate discussions on Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons serve to divert international attention from what he described as the threat posed by US nuclear weapons stationed in Europe

SCO leaders sign Bishkek Declaration — organizing committee

In addition to the declaration, 27 other documents were signed, including the regulations on the Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Member States

Military from local special forces units took part in mutiny in Niger — Russian diplomat

The uprising was suppressed by the authorities with the assistance from the Russian defense ministry’s Africa Corps

Russia considers NATO risks 'on the water, on the ground, in the air' in military planning

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Moscow was observing the continued expansion of NATO infrastructure northward and was factoring these developments into its defense planning

US considers limited strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz region — Axios

According to sources cited by the portal, the US goal is to prevent Iran from reconstituting its radar and missile capabilities to attack ships

Elections in Russia and readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow: Kremlin's statements

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow is still ready to receive Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky for negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict while Russia’s position on this issue has not changed

Trump says wants to get on with everyone when talking about inviting Russia to G20 events

The US president added that "getting along with everybody" is "one of the reasons that I'm so successful"

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Ukraine will seek alternative air defense systems to counter new Geran drone models
Likely · Within months
Russia will continue deploying advanced Geran drones in Ukraine
Very likely · Within weeks
EU defense ministers will revisit Patriot missile allocation for Ukraine in upcoming meetings
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

How effective will Ukraine's countermeasures be against the new Geran drone models?
Will EU member states overcome political hurdles to supply Patriot missiles to Ukraine?
What specific conditions would lead the US Treasury to consider agreements with Russia?
How will the digital ruble rollout affect Russia's domestic economy and international sanctions evasion?

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Ukraine cannot intercept new Russian Geran drones with a cruising speed of 400 km/h, twice that of older models, according to The Guardian.
The article compiles global developments including Kremlin warnings about Western media, EU defense ministers failing to secure Patriot missiles for Ukraine, US Treasury ruling out Russia agreements until conflict ends, over 200 Israelis urging Netanyahu to end West Bank violence, Trump’s claims about Strait of Hormuz shipping, Russia’s response to Japan’s US missile deployment, SCO summit outcomes, Iraq rejecting extended coalition forces, Putin-Pezeshkian talks, European politicians’ summer break amid Ukraine funding struggles, Rosatom’s reactor projects in SCO countries, US weapon comparisons between Iran and Ukraine under Biden, Putin-Pashinyan talks, digital ruble rollout in Russia, Russian MFA claims about US nuclear weapons in Europe, SCO leaders signing Bishkek Declaration, Niger mutiny involving Russian-backed forces, Russia’s NATO risk assessment, US consideration of limited strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Kremlin’s readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, and Trump’s comments on inviting Russia to G20.

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