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[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

We visited Lukianivka, Kyiv 🇺🇦 where we witnessed the devastation caused by Russian drone and missile strikes only a few days ago

Visiting Kyiv with all 32 #NATO Ambassadors, our message is crystal clear: NATO’s support for #Ukraine is unshaken

[Alexander Browder @Alexbrowder_]

Proud to be the first high school student in the world to ever be sanctioned by an authoritarian regime for uncovering corruption. It just proves that the work I’ve done to expose Russias sanctions evasion stablecoin, A7A5, has touched a raw nerve.

https://t.co/b0voHBkqG7

[Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران @ariel_oseran]

Kuwait International Airport after the Iranian drone and missile attack.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defense does not allow us to intercept a significant share of missiles. Last night, there were hits. 130 people were injured. Tragically, 22 people were killed, including two children. My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones.

We know from intelligence that another large-scale strike may come as soon as tonight. All our partners together, and everyone in Europe, should continue working to ensure missiles for our air defense, as well as the systems, critical intelligence, and other things that help to save lives.

It is crystal clear that Europe needs its own anti-ballistic system with sufficient volumes and strength to guarantee protection against any threat.

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

A useful reality check: Ukrainian civilians are not attacking Russia. Russia is attacking Ukrainian civilians.

[Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof]

Russian guided-missile corvette Boykiy, ablaze after it was hit by Ukrainian drones in the Baltic Sea Fleet base of Kronstadt, near St Petersburg.
Ukraine’s meaningful contribution to the security of Baltic littoral nations 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇩🇰🇵🇱🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇩🇪

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

Mr Witkoff has gone to Moscow eight times to negotiate peace… zero times to Ukraine. Most Americans know this is not right. Don’t pretend to be neutral when the facts are obvious. Can we get someone serious in the position to do this right?

[Defense of Ukraine @DefenceU]

Ukraine’s defense industry can produce up to 20 million drones a year and thousands of missiles for deep-strike and air-defense missions.
The capacity is there. The expertise is there. The battlefield experience is there.
At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Deputy Defense Minister Mstyslav Banik urged greater investment in Ukraine’s defense production. In return, Ukraine offers allies combat-tested technologies, frontline expertise, and the ability to scale innovation rapidly in wartime.
By investing in Ukraine’s defense industry, NATO gains access to proven capabilities and strengthens its collective security.
https://t.co/1YUGTyzdj6

[CSIS @CSIS]

Satellite imagery reveals that China's fourth aircraft carrier is likely to be larger and more advanced than its predecessors, with evidence suggesting it may be China’s first nuclear-powered carrier.

Learn more from @HiddenReachCSIS: https://t.co/rCEGCBmN8Y

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

More than 500 personnel of the State Emergency Service have been involved in dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s overnight attack on our cities and communities. The main strike was on Kyiv, where dozens of residential buildings and other purely civilian infrastructure were damaged again. Tragically, four people have been reported killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. At this moment, 38 people are in hospitals in the capital, and all of them are receiving the necessary care.

In Dnipro, a search and rescue operation is ongoing at the site of a four-story apartment building. Part of the building was essentially demolished. Nine people were killed in this attack, including a child. Thirty-five people were injured in the city. The fate of six more people remains unknown. The search for them will continue for as long as necessary.

The Russians also struck energy facilities in the Kharkiv region and critical infrastructure in Kharkiv. Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions also came under attack.

In total, overnight Russia launched 656 attack drones and 73 missiles of various types at our people – ballistic, cruise, and anti-ship missiles. A large-scale attack and an absolutely clear statement from Russia: if Ukraine is not protected from ballistic and other missile strikes, these attacks will continue. Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defense so that this war can finally be brought to an end. And assistance from the United States in supplying missiles for Patriot systems is absolutely necessary. We are counting on the support of our partners and on effective responses to today’s attack.

And I thank all Ukrainian men and women for not ignoring air raid alerts.

Glory to Ukraine!

[Rob Lee @RALee85]

“Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries set a record in May, threatening to further hurt processing that’s at a 16-year low and risking domestic fuel shortages just as summer holiday demand picks up.

Ukraine carried out at least 16 attacks on Russia’s fuel-producing facilities in May, according to a Bloomberg tally of public statements from both countries. Drones targeted eight of Russia’s 10 biggest refineries last month, the data show…

Ukraine’s attacks mark a shift in strategy from previous years. It’s now not only targeting primary refining units — which have been relatively easy and quick to repair — but also secondary units, including high-value and technically complex ones”
https://t.co/sulStrV0KI

[Theresa Fallon @TheresaAFallon]

Timely scene setter for the July #NATOSummit in Ankara by @LungescuOana for @ICDS_Tallinn https://t.co/cGbpHi4ejq

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

La Marine nationale a arraisonné hier matin un nouveau pétrolier sous sanctions internationales en provenance de Russie : le Tagor. Notre détermination est constante et totale.

Cette intervention a été effectuée en Atlantique, en haute mer, avec le soutien de plusieurs partenaires dont le Royaume-Uni, dans le strict respect du droit de la mer.

Il est inacceptable que des bateaux contournent les sanctions internationales, violent le droit de la mer et financent la guerre que mène la Russie contre l’Ukraine depuis plus de 4 ans.

Ces navires, qui ne respectent pas les règles les plus élémentaires de navigation maritime, constituent également une menace pour l’environnement et pour la sécurité de tous.

[Phillips P. OBrien @PhillipsPOBrien]

Good Lord, in two days the Russians have lost almost 1000 trucks and close to 3000 soldiers.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

There is not enough anti-ballistic missile production in the United States and this could lead to a crisis in different parts of the world. Russia is ramping up its internal production of ballistic missiles. I sent a letter to the White House and to the U.S. Congress. I hope they will understand and respond.

60–65 anti-ballistic missiles per month, compared to current challenges, is nothing. It is no secret and Russia knows this. We need to expand the production. I asked the previous U.S. administration, and I am asking today’s administration to give Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles.

We can increase the production of Patriot missiles. This will help us. This will help the Middle East and any other country that the United States decides to help. Until we produce a European anti-ballistic system, we will need support from the United States.

From an interview with Face the Nation. (2/5)

[Nicușor Dan @NicusorDanRO]

Drona prǎbușitǎ joi noapte la Galați este Geran-2, de proveniențǎ ruseascǎ. Aceasta este concluzia fǎrǎ dubiu a raportului tehnic finalizat de specialiștii statului român.

Ancheta a stabilit acest lucru pe baza unui ansamblu consistent de probe tehnice.

Pe fragmentele recuperate a fost identificată inscripția în caractere chirilice „ГЕРАН-2”, iar componentele electronice, sistemele de navigație, modulele de comandă, motorul și elementele constructive analizate prezintă similitudini până la identitate cu cele ale altor drone Geran-2 recuperate anterior pe teritoriul României și identificate cu certitudine ca fiind fabricate în Federația Rusă.

Raportul arată, de asemenea, că marcajele de fabricație, inscripțiile tehnice, caracteristicile constructive și materialele utilizate urmează același proces tehnologic întâlnit la dronele Geran-2 analizate în ultimii ani.

Analizele fizico-chimice au confirmat prezența acelorași tipuri de materiale și combustibili identificați în mod repetat la aparate din această serie.

Pe baza tuturor acestor elemente, ancheta concluzionează fără echivoc că fragmentele recuperate la Galați provin de la o dronă Geran-2 de proveniență rusească.

Faptul că un astfel de aparat a lovit un bloc de locuințe din România, provocând răniți și pagube materiale, este de o gravitate deosebită, iar singurul responsabil este Rusia.

Siguranța cetățenilor români și integritatea teritoriului național sunt obligații fundamentale ale statului român și vor fi apărate cu toată fermitatea.

Rezultatele acestei anchete vor fi comunicate aliaților noștri și structurilor competente din cadrul NATO și al Uniunii Europene.

România va continua să acționeze împreună cu partenerii săi pentru consolidarea securității la frontiera estică a Alianței și pentru protejarea cetățenilor săi.

România nu va ignora și nu va minimaliza niciun incident care pune în pericol viața cetățenilor săi, securitatea națională sau suveranitatea statului român.

[Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes]

A Russian drone entered NATO ally Romania’s airspace and crashed into a residential building, injuring two people and prompting broad condemnation of the Kremlin and its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Read more at: https://t.co/oAvYUzVPZR

[Senator Ruben Gallego @SenRubenGallego]

Today I had the honor of walking through Odesa, a city living under the constant threat of Russian attack. From the Potemkin Steps, you look out over the Black Sea, the port, and what remains of the Hotel Odesa, struck by a Russian missile in 2023.

As a Marine who served in Iraq, I know what war does to a place and to the people who endure it. I came to see it for myself, and to stand with the people of Ukraine. In recent days, Russia has again launched deadly attacks on Ukraine, wounding civilians and reminding the world what Ukrainians faces every day. And still, Ukrainians endure. They rebuild. They fight for their country and their future.

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Ukrainian integration into 🇪🇺 will define the strategic future of the EU and of the whole European continent, especially its Eastern part, including future of Russia and Belarus. 1/

[Tymofiy Mylovanov @Mylovanov]

Sen. Kelly: After 15 years working with Russian cosmonauts, I learned mission success was not their top priority.

First was how things looked, second was who to blame, third was what they could steal. Mission success was somewhere fourth on the list.