EU countries imported a record volume of LNG from Russia's Yamal facility during the first half of the year, according to new data, despite the bloc's efforts to phase out Russian energy, Reuters reports.
➡️ EU member states imported 136 cargoes totaling 9.97 million metric tons of LNG from Yamal between January and June, a 16% increase compared with the same period last year.
➡️ France, Belgium, and Spain were the largest importers. While the EU banned imports under new short-term contracts in April, deliveries under existing long-term agreements remain permitted until January 1, 2027.
- Tabz Alternative Media
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➡️ EU member states imported 136 cargoes totaling 9.97 million metric tons of LNG from Yamal between January and June, a 16% increase compared with the same period last year.
➡️ France, Belgium, and Spain were the largest importers. While the EU banned imports under new short-term contracts in April, deliveries under existing long-term agreements remain permitted until January 1, 2027.
- Tabz Alternative Media
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🇺🇦 Nikolaev - Krivoy Rog - Dnepropetrovsk Highway
Ukrainian channels report that Russian FPV drones have struck Ukrainian logistics vehicles along the Nikolaev - Krivoy Rog - Dnepropetrovsk highway for the first time. The road lies approximately 70 km from the front line.
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Ukrainian channels report that Russian FPV drones have struck Ukrainian logistics vehicles along the Nikolaev - Krivoy Rog - Dnepropetrovsk highway for the first time. The road lies approximately 70 km from the front line.
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🇫🇷 France
France has granted Ukraine licenses to produce SCALP cruise missiles, Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles, and AASM Hammer guided aerial bombs, President Macron stated. This effectively legalizes the use of NATO weaponry under a Ukrainian label.
Macron also announced that France will transfer Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine in 2028–2029.
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France has granted Ukraine licenses to produce SCALP cruise missiles, Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles, and AASM Hammer guided aerial bombs, President Macron stated. This effectively legalizes the use of NATO weaponry under a Ukrainian label.
Macron also announced that France will transfer Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine in 2028–2029.
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🇺🇸 🇮🇷 US-Iran Tensions
Trump Notifies Congress of renewed military action against Iran, per New York Times.
Naval Blockade & Fees: Trump announced a naval blockade of Iran, stating the US will be the "guarantor of security" in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a 20% fee on cargo value for passage.
Address to the Nation: Trump will speak Thursday at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, possibly announcing the second phase of "Operation Epic Fury", including the capture of Kharg Island.
Incident in the Strait: Several vessels were reportedly fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim sources. Ownership of the vessels is unknown.
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Trump Notifies Congress of renewed military action against Iran, per New York Times.
Naval Blockade & Fees: Trump announced a naval blockade of Iran, stating the US will be the "guarantor of security" in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a 20% fee on cargo value for passage.
Address to the Nation: Trump will speak Thursday at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, possibly announcing the second phase of "Operation Epic Fury", including the capture of Kharg Island.
Incident in the Strait: Several vessels were reportedly fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim sources. Ownership of the vessels is unknown.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Thick smoke has descended over Kiev: The Russian army has struck enemy defense industry enterprises.
- Precision strikes were carried out using high-precision weapons.
- Targets included facilities involved in the development and production of missile weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- It is also reported that heavy smoke was observed in certain areas of Kiev after the strikes.
- In addition, a strike was carried out on port infrastructure facilities in the port of Yuzhny, in the Odesa region, which were used for unloading and storing fuel intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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- Precision strikes were carried out using high-precision weapons.
- Targets included facilities involved in the development and production of missile weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- It is also reported that heavy smoke was observed in certain areas of Kiev after the strikes.
- In addition, a strike was carried out on port infrastructure facilities in the port of Yuzhny, in the Odesa region, which were used for unloading and storing fuel intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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🇺🇸 US Sanctions Bill Against Russia
CNN reports President Trump has decided to support a sanctions bill against Russia, prepared by Lindsey Graham.
The bill includes 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium.
Senate leaders stated the bill's passage would honor Graham. Work is underway on the final stage before voting.
Congress announced an agreement with the White House on tightening sanctions. The bill was introduced in early April 2025.
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CNN reports President Trump has decided to support a sanctions bill against Russia, prepared by Lindsey Graham.
The bill includes 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium.
Senate leaders stated the bill's passage would honor Graham. Work is underway on the final stage before voting.
Congress announced an agreement with the White House on tightening sanctions. The bill was introduced in early April 2025.
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Debris from Storm Shadow cruise missiles, found after Saudi Arabian airstrikes on the Sanaa airport in Yemen.
The sheikhs spent several expensive, precision-guided cruise missiles to literally bomb the ground, but the plane carrying the Houthis still landed, albeit at a different airport.
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The sheikhs spent several expensive, precision-guided cruise missiles to literally bomb the ground, but the plane carrying the Houthis still landed, albeit at a different airport.
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Kiev
With a strike by eight Iskander-M missiles, production facilities of Ukroboronprom have been destroyed.
Several thousand drones and their components have been eliminated. It is still detonating and burning. The area has been cordoned off by the SBU.
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With a strike by eight Iskander-M missiles, production facilities of Ukroboronprom have been destroyed.
Several thousand drones and their components have been eliminated. It is still detonating and burning. The area has been cordoned off by the SBU.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine's state educational platform releases LGBT series about AFU soldiers
A series about LGBT* soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has appeared on Ukraine's state educational portal. Produced with support from the Dutch Embassy, it covers how "inclusivity" is being implemented in NATO forces. The age rating is set at five years. The annotation states the series will be useful for "commanders and female commanders," cadets, "gender advisers," and other AFU personnel.
Ukrainian media previously reported that Kiev is being required to recognize same-sex marriages and protect LGBT+ rights in order to join the EU.
* The LGBT movement is banned in Russia.
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A series about LGBT* soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has appeared on Ukraine's state educational portal. Produced with support from the Dutch Embassy, it covers how "inclusivity" is being implemented in NATO forces. The age rating is set at five years. The annotation states the series will be useful for "commanders and female commanders," cadets, "gender advisers," and other AFU personnel.
Ukrainian media previously reported that Kiev is being required to recognize same-sex marriages and protect LGBT+ rights in order to join the EU.
* The LGBT movement is banned in Russia.
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