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Ukraine’s drone war enters new phase with dedicated command targeting Russia
Ukraine has formalised its campaign of deep strikes against Russian energy, transport and military infrastructure, creating a dedicated command as Moscow confronts refinery shutdowns, fuel shortages and maritime disruption.
July 11, 2026
Germany to buy Tomahawk missiles as Merz shifts long range strike power to Berlin
Germany’s Tomahawk deal marks a major change in European deterrence, moving Berlin from dependence on planned United States deployments towards its own ground based deep strike capability.
July 10, 2026
Andy Burnham pledges UK hard power rebuild as Labour leadership handover nears
Andy Burnham’s defence pledge signals that Britain’s likely next prime minister wants to connect military renewal with regional industry, European security ties and a tougher response to a more dangerous world.
July 9, 2026
Russia pounds Kyiv as Trump offers Ukraine Patriot missile licence at NATO summit
Russia’s latest missile and drone attacks have exposed Ukraine’s shortage of ballistic missile defences, while Donald Trump’s Patriot licence offer could reshape Kyiv’s long-term air defence strategy.
July 8, 2026
Russia attacks Kyiv with 68 missiles and 351 drones as Patriot stocks run low
Russia’s second major assault on Kyiv in less than a week exposed Ukraine’s inability to intercept ballistic missiles, intensifying pressure on NATO leaders to deliver Patriot ammunition and stronger air-defence commitments.
July 6, 2026
Trump to meet Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa as Ankara NATO summit tests alliance unity
Donald Trump’s meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ahmed al-Sharaa and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will place the Ukraine war, Syria’s diplomatic reintegration and transatlantic defence spending at the centre of the July 7 and 8 NATO Summit in Ankara.
July 6, 2026
Trump reopens Ukraine diplomacy with Putin and Zelenskyy before NATO summit
Trump has reopened Ukraine diplomacy with Putin and Zelenskyy, but territorial demands and the disputed battle for Kostiantynivka block progress.
July 5, 2026
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal and Vysotsk port in major drone attack
Ukraine struck oil and port infrastructure near St Petersburg as fuel shortages deepen and Russia struggles to defend its vast energy network.
July 4, 2026
European Lithium (ASX:EUR) trades below CRML deal value as scheme risk takes centre stage
European Lithium trades below its CRML scheme value, but the payout moves with Nasdaq. The apparent discount comes with real completion risk.
July 3, 2026
Canada seeks 10-country defence bank to unlock £100bn before NATO summit
Canada wants a £100bn defence bank before NATO meets in Ankara. The plan could cut borrowing costs, but major allies remain unconvinced.
July 3, 2026