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KYIV: United States President Donald Trump said Russia just wanted to "keep killing people" and hinted at sanctions after Moscow launched its largest ever drone & missile attack on Ukraine in the 3.5-year-old war...Putin is just a war gang for Russia and waiting for year 2029 to 2032 to come first...WW3.

Trump said on Friday (Jul 4) he was "very unhappy" about his telephone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying: "He wants to go all the way, just keep killing people, it's no good".

The US president said he and Putin talked about sanctions "a lot", adding: "He understands that it may be coming".

Hours-long Russian bombardments sent Ukrainians scurrying for shelters across the country and came after the call between Trump and Putin, which ended without a breakthrough.

AFP journalists in Kyiv heard drones buzzing over the capital and explosions ringing out throughout the night as Ukrainian air defence systems fended off the attack.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke to Trump on Friday and said they agreed to work on bolstering Kyiv's defences.

"We spoke about opportunities in air defence and agreed that we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies," Zelenskyy said on social media after the call.

Tymur, a Kyiv resident who said he had experienced previous Russian attacks, told AFP that the assault in the early hours of Friday felt different from others.

"NOTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENED"
"Nothing like this attack had ever happened before. There have never been so many explosions," he said.

The Kremlin said on Friday it was "preferable" to achieve the goals of its invasion through political and diplomatic means.

"But as long as that is not possible, we are continuing the special operation," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, referring to Russia's invasion.

At least three people were wounded in Russian drone and artillery strikes on several parts of Eastern Ukraine overnight from Friday to Saturday, regional governor Sergiy Lysak said on Telegram.

* Russia brushes off peace talks after largest assault on Ukraine.

* Russia sees no immediate diplomatic solution, just wanted Ukraine war to continue and continues by Putin, he called its a "special operation" despite international condemnation, said Trump.

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* Russia brushes off peace talks after largest assault on Ukraine.

* Russia sees no immediate diplomatic solution, just wanted Ukraine war to continue and continues by Putin, he called its a "special operation" despite international condemnation, said Trump.

Russia brushes off peace talks after largest assault on Ukraine | The Straits Times. https://share.google/AeQuAoXpmwooEo5mt

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KYIV: US President Donald Trump said Russia just wanted to "keep killing people" and hinted at sanctions after Moscow launched its largest ever drone & missile attack on Ukraine in it 3.5-year-old war...Putin is just a war gang for Russia waiting for year 2029 to 2032 to come first...WW3.
Trump said on Friday (Jul 4) he was "very unhappy" about his telephone call with Russian leader Putin, saying: "He wants to go all the way, just keep killing people, it's no good".

US president said he & Putin talked about sanctions "a lot", adding: "He understands it may be coming hour
long. Russian then continue to strike & bombard, sending Ukrainians scurrying for shelters across the country, this came after finish call between Trump & Putin, which ended without a breakthrough, journalists in Kyiv heard drones buzzing over capital
& explosions ringing out throughout the night as Ukrainian air defence systems fended off attack. AFP.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke to Trump on Friday and said they agreed to work on bolstering Kyiv's defences. "We spoke about opportunities in air defence &  agreed, we will work together to strengthen protection of our skies," Zelenskyy said on social media after the call., a resident in Kyiv who said he had experienced previous Russian attacks, told AFP the assault in the early hours of Friday felt different from others. "NOTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENED BEFORE". "Nothing like this attack had ever happened before. There've never been so many explosions," he said. Kremlin said on Friday it "preferable" to achieve their goals of invasion through strong political & diplomatic means. "But as long as that this is not possible, they are continuing the special operation," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, referring to Russia's invasion. At least three people were wounded by enemy drone & artillery strikes on several parts of Eastern Ukraine overnight from Friday to Saturday, regional enemy governor said on Telegram.

Ukraine struck back on Russian air base on Saturday, enemy continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones over night stepped-up bombing campaign, resident has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. As Ukraine’s military forces had struck the Borisoglebsk air base in Russia’s Voronezh region, describing it as home base of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S & Su-30SM fighter jets.

Writing on Facebook, Ukraine Staff said it hit depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft & other aircraft.” Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent enemy military capability & demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine did destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia’s territory in a surprise drone attack. Russian officials immediately has on comment on such attack by op Kyiv.
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Ukraine struck back on Russian air base on Saturday, enemy continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones over night stepped-up bombing campaign, resident has dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. As Ukraine’s military forces had struck the Borisoglebsk air base in Russia’s Voronezh region, describing it as home base of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S & Su-30SM fighter jets.

Writing on Facebook, Ukraine Staff said it hit depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft & other aircraft.” Such attacks on Russian air bases aim to dent enemy military capability & demonstrate Ukraine’s capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine did destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia’s territory in a surprise drone attack. Russian officials immediately has on comment on such attack by op Kyiv.
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/europe/uk...intl-latam

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Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Two Dutch intelligence agencies say that Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine including the World War I-era poison gas chloropicrin. Dutch intelligence agencies said Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine, Netherlands’ intelligence security service, together with German intelligence service, found Russia use of prohibited chemical weapons by Russian military had become “standardized commonplace” in Ukraine. According to findings, enemy military uses chloropicrin & riot control agent CS against sheltering Ukrainian soldiers, then forced out into the open and shot. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called for more sanctions against Moscow, continued military support for Kyiv. Brekelmans, who stayed on in a caretaker role after the Dutch govt collapsed last month, said he doesn't want to see use of chemical weapons become normalized.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ukrai...82841.html

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Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. Two Dutch intelligence agencies say that Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine including the World War I-era poison gas chloropicrin. Dutch intelligence agencies said Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine, Netherlands’ intelligence security service, together with German intelligence service, found Russia use of prohibited chemical weapons by Russian military had become “standardized commonplace” in Ukraine. According to findings, enemy military uses chloropicrin & riot control agent CS against sheltering Ukrainian soldiers, then forced out into the open and shot. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called for more sanctions against Moscow, continued military support for Kyiv. Brekelmans, who stayed on in a caretaker role after the Dutch govt collapsed last month, said he doesn't want to see use of chemical weapons become normalized.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ukrai...82841.html

Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine | The Independent https://share.google/yrzEHAGNfsRHpcnGf

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Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine | The Independent https://share.google/yrzEHAGNfsRHpcnGf

Ukraine’s army aviation has become the first in the world to systematically use helicopters to intercept enemy drones, particularly during air attacks involving Shahed loitering munitions. This was reported in a comment to Ukrinform by Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Liubarets, a 1st class pilot and Hero of Ukraine. “This is our own know-how. No one else in the world has used helicopters in such a systematic way against drones. And this experience is already attracting interest from NATO partners,” Liubarets emphasized. According to him, Ukrainian army aviation is not borrowing foreign standards, but rather creating combat solutions that are now being studied in the West. Notable examples include operations on Snake Island and sorties to besieged Mariupol.
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Ukraine’s army aviation has become the first in the world to systematically use helicopters to intercept enemy drones, particularly during air attacks involving Shahed loitering munitions. This was reported in a comment to Ukrinform by Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Liubarets, a 1st class pilot and Hero of Ukraine. “This is our own know-how. No one else in the world has used helicopters in such a systematic way against drones. And this experience is already attracting interest from NATO partners,” Liubarets emphasized. According to him, Ukrainian army aviation is not borrowing foreign standards, but rather creating combat solutions that are now being studied in the West. Notable examples include operations on Snake Island and sorties to besieged Mariupol.
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Liubarets noted Ukrainian military pilots gained unique experience even be4 the full-scale invasion, during UN peace keeping missions. Ukrainians performed missions in the most difficult conditions, where many others refused to operate. That’s why army aviation has survived & grown stronger, he explained. Liubarets stressed critical need to modernize aircraft. “We’re carrying out combat missions thks to professionalism, not equipment. But without modernization, even airdefense efficiency could drop — & would affect everyone in the country,” he warned. Despite exhaustion constant stress, Ukrainian helicop crews continue flying missions. There times our crews slept only 4 hours a day worked 24/7,” Liubarets recalled expressed special gratitude to veteran civilian pilots who voluntarily returned to service are professionals who didn’t wait for draft notices, they came on their own, asking us to hold them a spot b'cos they were already on their way,” he said, he added that personnel are still urgently needed in Ukrainian aviation.

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Liubarets noted Ukrainian military pilots gained unique experience even be4 the full-scale invasion, during UN peace keeping missions. Ukrainians performed missions in the most difficult conditions, where many others refused to operate. That’s why army aviation has survived & grown stronger, he explained. Liubarets stressed critical need to modernize aircraft. “We’re carrying out combat missions thks to professionalism, not equipment. But without modernization, even airdefense efficiency could drop — & would affect everyone in the country,” he warned. Despite exhaustion constant stress, Ukrainian helicop crews continue flying missions. There times our crews slept only 4 hours a day worked 24/7,” Liubarets recalled expressed special gratitude to veteran civilian pilots who voluntarily returned to service are professionals who didn’t wait for draft notices, they came on their own, asking us to hold them a spot b'cos they were already on their way,” he said, he added that personnel are still urgently needed in Ukrainian aviation.

Ukraine becomes first 2-use helicop 2-hunt drones https://share.google/lJi2xhqJdBMp3unPp

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Ukraine becomes first 2-use helicop 2-hunt drones https://share.google/lJi2xhqJdBMp3unPp

Ukraine becomes first to use helicopters to hunt drones at scale https://share.google/52UdyuVAaZMFO0iAY

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* Russia brushes off peace talks after largest assault on Ukraine.

* Russia sees no immediate diplomatic solution, just wanted Ukraine war to continue and continues by Putin, he called its a "special operation" despite international condemnation, said Trump.

“Ukraine has reclaimed its right to the Black Sea" – & has pushed those navy Russian fleet back to remote bays in the east. Ukraine has regained control over Zmiinyi Island – & with it, control over maritime navigation. Everyday, our Navy warriors, together with intelligence services, the Security Service of Ukraine, & other components of our defense, are doing everything possible to keep Ukrainian ports & "sea routes op,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.


The President also thanked sailors for defending the Odesa region & the entire coastline in the south of Ukraine from the threat of Russian amphibious assault, especially during first year of the full-scale war. “That defense of ours was truly a historic result of Ukrainian people–result of all you & your brothers-in-arms,” the Head of State stressed. He gave special recognition to the Marines who are holding the line in the most intense areas of the front.

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Russia brushes off peace talks after largest assault on Ukraine | The Straits Times. https://share.google/AeQuAoXpmwooEo5mt

Zelenskyy says he spoke with UK's Starmer on diplomatic efforts, air defence

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just said he has spoken with Britain’s prime minister Keir Starmer, discussing “joint diplomatic efforts” and plans for a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Rome “in a few days.”

“We are working to ensure the decisions made are as strong as possible,” he said.

In an update on his Telegram and X accounts, Zelenskyy also said Starmer also expressed his condolences over continuing Russian attacks on Ukraine as the two discussed what else can be done to support Ukraine.

“We also discussed additional funding to be provided this month for Ukraine’s domestic drone production, primarily interceptor drones,” he said. Zelenskyy added that the pair also “agreed to work on strengthening other formats of cooperation with key partners as well, particularly the Ramstein format,” with focus on protecting lives of Ukrainians against on-going attacks by Russia.

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BREAKING: Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk, Russian official confirms
(Updated:  July 3, 2025 4:15 pm)

Russian official confirms. A deputy commander of Russia's navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, who was killed in a Ukrainian strike on Russia's Kursk Oblast. Killed in Ukraine. Major General Mikhail Yevgenyevich Gudkov was killed alongside his deputy and several other Russian soldiers, Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of Russia's Primorsky Krai, said in a post on social media.s. Gudkov was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy in March 2025. Prior to that, he led the 155th Separate Marine Brigade, which has been involved in combat operations against Ukraine.
Ukraine has accused the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of committing numerous war crimes. According to Air Assault Forces, members of the brigade are responsible for executing prisoners of war and humiliating captured Ukrainian soldiers. Gudkov held the titles of Hero of Russia and Hero of Primorye, Russia's far eastern region where he previously served, Kozhemyako said.

HIMARS, whose prowess became a popular motif of internet memes, was a game-changer for Ukraine when they first arrived in the summer of 2022. Initially supplied with GMLRS rockets with a range of around 70 kilometers, they allowed Ukraine to target Russian forces on the other side of the front line far more accurately than they had previously. In the fall of 2023, the U.S. began supplying Kyiv with an older model of ATACMS – fired from HIMARS launchers – with a range of around 165 kilometers, greatly increasing the range that Ukraine could strike within. Russia's high-ranking military officials have been killed on a regular basis throughout the full-scale invasion — Recent report from BBC Russia identified ten generals 10 generals and 524 lieutenant colonels and colonels. BeUkrainian forces launched a cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024, making it the first large-scale invasion of Russian territory by foreign troops since World War II. The move was intended to disrupt a planned Russian offensive targeting Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and to relieve pressure on the Donetsk front.

Since then, Ukraine claims it has inflicted 63,402 Russian troop casualties in the oblast, including 25,625 killed and 971 captured. Ukrainian forces also say they have destroyed or damaged over 5,664 pieces of Russian military equipment in the area. Russia retook most of the lost territory during a renewed offensive in March 2025, supported by North Korean troops.

Russia's high-ranking military officials have been killed on a regular basis throughout the full-scale invasion — Recent report from BBC Russia identified 10 plus, plus 1 more generals & 524 lieutenant colonels & colonels. It refering Gudkov was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of Russian Navy in March 2025.

Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed by a Ukrainian missile strike on July 2, with a Major General rank were kill this 2025, in Kursk. He promoted just months earlier in March, is now the 16th Russian general with a  eliminated since the invasion began in 2022, said UK Ministry of Defence.

His death follows a wave of senior-level losses in the Russian military, including the reported deaths of Vice Admiral Ildar Akhmerov and FSB Fifth Service Head Alexey Komkov, who was assassinated in Moscow. Ukraine’s precise and sustained targeting of top generals has created serious instability inside Russia’s chain of command.

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Russia's high-ranking military officials have been killed on a regular basis throughout the full-scale invasion — Recent report from BBC Russia identified 10 plus, plus 1 more generals & 524 lieutenant colonels & colonels. It refering Gudkov was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of Russian Navy in March 2025.

Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed by a Ukrainian missile strike on July 2, with a Major General rank were kill this 2025, in Kursk. He promoted just months earlier in March, is now the 16th Russian general with a  eliminated since the invasion began in 2022, said UK Ministry of Defence.

His death follows a wave of senior-level losses in the Russian military, including the reported deaths of Vice Admiral Ildar Akhmerov and FSB Fifth Service Head Alexey Komkov, who was assassinated in Moscow. Ukraine’s precise and sustained targeting of top generals has created serious instability inside Russia’s chain of command.

https://youtu.be/6MCuqC69fjg?si=8UnKINFsAYnk3OIY

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Estonia is trying to learn from Ukraine. How to bracing for a potential Russian invasion, with NATO leaders warning that war could come within the next few year.
Especially this decade in a response, Estonia is fortifying its border, boosting defense spending, conducting large-scale military drills, and coordinating closely with its allies. As tensions rise and Russia eyes former imperial territories, the Baltic state is sending a clear message: it won’t be an easy target. The groundwork is being laid now for a fierce defense against future aggression on Estonia.

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Estonia is trying to learn from Ukraine. How to bracing for a potential Russian invasion, with NATO leaders warning that war could come within the next few year. Especially this decade in a response, Estonia is fortifying its border, boosting defense spending, conducting large-scale military drills, and coordinating closely with its allies. As tensions rise and Russia eyes former imperial territories, the Baltic state is sending a clear message: it won’t be an easy target. The groundwork is being laid now for a fierce defense against future aggression on Estonia.

1. Estonia officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the majority of its population of nearly 1.4 million. Estonia is one of the least populous members of the European Union and NATO.
   

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Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the majority of its population of nearly 1.4 million. Estonia is one of the least populous members of the European Union and NATO.

German designed with future upgrades in mind, the Puma is expected to form the core of the Bundeswehr’s infantry capability after a decades. Germany infantry battlefield advantage in joint operations. As A Warning to Russia to Stop is invasion into Europe Land.

The Germany 600 new tank Leopard 2A8 main battle tank is at the forefront of Germany's armored renewal. Based on the Leopard 2A7V platform but significantly enhanced, the 2A8 features the Trophy active protection system, advanced third-generation thermal imaging, improved armor protection, and digitized battle management integration for network-centric warfare. It represents a generational leap in both survivability and lethality, offering greater resistance against top-attack munitions and anti-tank guided weapons. Its inclusion in Germany’s procurement plan will not only replace aging Leopard variants but also serve as the backbone of NATO’s heavy armored formations. The acquisition of 600 Leopard 2A8 tanks will elevate Germany’s armored warfare capacity to a level unseen since the Cold War, signaling a strategic pivot toward readiness and forward defense.

The Puma infantry fighting vehicle is a next-generation platform developed to equip Germany’s mechanized brigades with superior protection, mobility, and combat power. Equipped with modular composite armor, an unmanned turret mounting a 30mm automatic cannon, and a digital battlefield integration suite, the Puma offers crew survivability in urban and high-threat environments. Its agility, firepower, and high automation reduce the cognitive load on operators and provide.

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Estonia is trying to learn from Ukraine. How to bracing for a potential Russian invasion, with NATO leaders warning that war could come within the next few year. Especially this decade in a response, Estonia is fortifying its border, boosting defense spending, conducting large-scale military drills, and coordinating closely with its allies. As tensions rise and Russia eyes former imperial territories, the Baltic state is sending a clear message: it won’t be an easy target. The groundwork is being laid now for a fierce defense against future aggression on Estonia.

Germany order up to 600 Leopard 2A8 tanks & Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles & up to 1,000 Boxer 8x8 armored vehicles as part of its largest planned armored fleet expansion since Cold War. 
Germany’s military doctrine has turn historically emphasized restraint, but now turn multilateralism, shaped by lessons of the 20th century. As Putin/Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a seismic shift in Berlin’s strategic calculus. German govt now views a possibility of a conventional conflict on European soil not as a distant contingency but as a credible threat demanding immediate & sustained action. 

This led to a new sense of urgency in revitalizing the Bundeswehr, it had for years been plagued by under funding, for logistical bottlenecks, & equipment shortfalls. Such turning point came with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s 2022 Zeitenwende speech, which pledged a €100 billion special defense fund,
marked a beginning of a profound military renaissance. 

Today, Germany is no longer content with symbolic defense measures. 
The goal is to build fully equipped, combat-ready forces capable of rapid deployment and high-intensity operations alongside NATO allies. Especially on it Northern, North of Poland front..who has another big bro (Belarus) just next to Russia it neighbour.  The three weaker neighbour to Poland North. They are three Nato member, and they are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. See map.

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Germany order up to 600 Leopard 2A8 tanks & Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles & up to 1,000 Boxer 8x8 armored vehicles as part of its largest planned armored fleet expansion since Cold War. 
Germany’s military doctrine has turn historically emphasized restraint, but now turn multilateralism, shaped by lessons of the 20th century. As Putin/Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a seismic shift in Berlin’s strategic calculus. German govt now views a possibility of a conventional conflict on European soil not as a distant contingency but as a credible threat demanding immediate & sustained action. 

This led to a new sense of urgency in revitalizing the Bundeswehr, it had for years been plagued by under funding, for logistical bottlenecks, & equipment shortfalls. Such turning point came with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s 2022 Zeitenwende speech, which pledged a €100 billion special defense fund,
marked a beginning of a profound military renaissance. 

Today, Germany is no longer content with symbolic defense measures. 
The goal is to build fully equipped, combat-ready forces capable of rapid deployment and high-intensity operations alongside NATO allies. Especially on it Northern, North of Poland front..who has another big bro (Belarus) just next to Russia it neighbour.  The three weaker neighbour to Poland North. They are three Nato member, and they are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. See map.

Lithuania, Germany Discuss Support for Ukraine, Pressure on Russia.

Separately, Berlin has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will take part in the Fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be held in Rome on July 10 and 11.

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Lithuania, Germany Discuss Support for Ukraine, Pressure on Russia.

Separately, Berlin has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will take part in the Fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, to be held in Rome on July 10 and 11.

At a meeting in Vilnius on Sunday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia, and defense cooperation.


“Discussed Lithuanian-German close cooperation on defense, support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and strategic investment in military mobility with President Steinmeier. Germany remains a key ally in ensuring security, resilience, and peace in Europe,” Nauseda wrote on  social media

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At a meeting in Vilnius on Sunday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia, and defense cooperation.

“Discussed Lithuanian-German close cooperation on defense, support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and strategic investment in military mobility with President Steinmeier. Germany remains a key ally in ensuring security, resilience, and peace in Europe,” Nauseda wrote on  social media

Balkan country shows a good example of how financial constraints can be overcome through adapting modern warfare needs & partnering with allies.


North Macedonia has outlined its military priorities as it moves to meet NATO’s updated defense spending benchmark of 5% of GDP. Country plans to restructure its armed forces around Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), Stryker armored fighting vehicles, and a variety of unmanned aerial systems.

As Janes reports, Minister of Defence Vlado Misajlovski announced that an agreement with the United Kingdom will be signed in July 2025. 

The UK, together with US, will assist North Macedonia in reaching spending target over the next decade.

Read more: North Macedonia Delivered 12 Mi-24 Helicopters to Ukraine's Armed Forces in 2023: First Visual Evidence Emerges.

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Balkan country shows a good example of how financial constraints can be overcome through adapting modern warfare needs & partnering with allies.

North Macedonia has outlined its military priorities as it moves to meet NATO’s updated defense spending benchmark of 5% of GDP. Country plans to restructure its armed forces around Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), Stryker armored fighting vehicles, and a variety of unmanned aerial systems.

As Janes reports, Minister of Defence Vlado Misajlovski announced that an agreement with the United Kingdom will be signed in July 2025. 

The UK, together with US, will assist North Macedonia in reaching spending target over the next decade.

Read more: North Macedonia Delivered 12 Mi-24 Helicopters to Ukraine's Armed Forces in 2023: First Visual Evidence Emerges.

Currently, North Macedonia’s 2025 defense budget stands @$388.3 million, w/32% allocated for arms procurement. 
While modest in absolute terms, it reflects significant commitment, especially considering country was already spending 2.2% of GDP on defense in 2024, surpassing many NATO states w/larger militaries economies. It should also be noted that, as a NATO member, North Macedonia will work with allies to complement each other's shortcomings. One eg: is neighboring Albania’s purchase of a second radar system, will bolster not only its own capabilities but also regional air surveillance coverage. Balkan nation like
North Macedonia’s demonstrates even with small financial resources it possible to adapt to meet today's military needs. This can be a valuable lesson for Ukraine as well, a country with an economy tattered by war and forced to carefully choose priorities.

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Currently, North Macedonia’s 2025 defense budget stands @$388.3 million, w/32% allocated for arms procurement. While modest in absolute terms, it reflects significant commitment, especially considering country was already spending 2.2% of GDP on defense in 2024, surpassing many NATO states w/larger militaries economies. It should also be noted that, as a NATO member, North Macedonia will work with allies to complement each other's shortcomings.

One eg: is neighboring Albania’s purchase of a second radar system, will bolster not only its own capabilities but also regional air surveillance coverage. Balkan nation like North Macedonia’s demonstrates even with small financial resources it possible to adapt to meet today's military needs. This can be a valuable lesson for Ukraine as well, a country with an economy tattered by war and forced to carefully choose priorities.

North Macedonia Gave All Tanks to Ukraine, Builds New Army Around Wheeled Armor and Drones | Defense Express https://share.google/R74UAVdaxiQNSjcxX

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North Macedonia Gave All Tanks to Ukraine, Builds New Army Around Wheeled Armor and Drones | Defense Express https://share.google/R74UAVdaxiQNSjcxX

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North Macedonia Gave All Tanks to Ukraine, Builds New Army Around Wheeled Armor and Drones | Defense Express https://share.google/R74UAVdaxiQNSjcxX

North Macedonia officially:
The Republic of North Macedonia is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe, It land borders with Greece to south, Albania to west, Bulgaria to east, Kosovo to northwest and Serbia to the north. It constitutes approximately northern 3rd of the larger geographical region of Macedonia. Skopje the capital & largest city, is home to a quarter of the country's population of over only 1.83 million. The majority residents r ethnic Macedonians, a South Slavic people. Albanians form a minority at about 25%, followed by Turks, Roma, Serbs, Bosniaks, Aromanians and a few other minorities.