The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Escalating Middle East Conflict Overshadows Military Tech Advances Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 ballistic missiles and 135 drones RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that it had prevented an attack with FPV drones planned by the Ukrainian Security Service, targeting a strategic defense enterprise in the Moscow Region. The special operation to stop the terrorist attack was launched after receiving intelligence information about the delivery of a cargo with weapons through Slovakia, Poland and Belarus to the Moscow Region, organized by Kiev with the assistance of the special services of European states, the statement read. A batch of Spanish ceramic tiles, inside of which 35 FPV drones set up in Kiev were camouflaged, was imported to Russia, the FSB said, adding that The Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition (IAMC) is a multinational defense partnership established on July 13, 2026, by Ukraine and nine European nations to build a shared ballistic missile defense shield. [1, 2] The coalition was officially formed during the Coalition of the Willing meetings in Paris. [2, 3] Participating Nations Ukraine Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden United Kingdom Primary Focus and Goals Shared Architecture: The coalition’s objective is to develop a comprehensive, interoperable missile defense network to protect Europe from ballistic threats. The “FREYJA” Project: The flagship initiative of Ukraine approves more than two new drone systems a day this year. Almost all of them are now homemade – Euromaidan Press Ukraine targeted the Moscow region with more than 350 drones over a 24-hour period ending Monday, rather than exactly 400 today. However, this intensive wave follows an identical scale of assault just days ago on July 7, 2026, when Moscow authorities officially confirmed that over 430 Ukrainian long-range drones targeted the capital region. [1, 2, 3] The Latest Wave (July 12–13, 2026) The Scale: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 350 drones flew toward the broader Moscow region starting Sunday evening. This marked a second consecutive day of major raids, following an attack involving roughly 300 drones the previous day. [2, 4] T ukraine attacks moscow with more than 400 drones today – Google Search ukraine attacks moscow with more than 400 drones today – Google Search … Ukraine War Enters Critical Escalation Phase Ukraine War Enters Critical Escalation Phase RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Among other measures, including an increase in the number of police officers and security personnel, she also announced an expansion of efforts to confiscate assets from organised crime. Posts – newsandtimes.org RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️France grants Ukraine license to produce missiles, air defense. French President Emmanuel Macron said that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made missiles & air defense, marking the first time it has licensed weapons production in Ukraine. https://kyivindependenm/france-grants-ukraine-license-to-produce-missiles-air-defense Ukraine War Escalates as Drone Strikes and Energy Targets Reshape Conflict Ukraine War Escalates as Drone Strikes and Energy Targets Reshape Conflict RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Xi once saw Putin as a role model. Now he’s someone the Chinese president manages. ALL News – AI Briefs #CIA #Mossad #GRU CRIMEA Crimea Under Ukrainian Air Pressure As of mid-2026, the military situation in Russian-occupied Crimea is defined by an escalating Ukrainian air-interdiction campaign that has fundamentally altered how Russia utilizes the peninsula. While Ukraine is not currently in a position to launch a ground offensive to retake Crimea, its strategy has shifted toward making the region untenable as a large-scale logistical base for the Russian military. Here is a breakdown of the current military and operational dynamics in Crimea: The Strategic Drone Blockade Ukraine has intensified a long-range strategic bombing campaign that relies heavily on a new gener Crimea Under Ukrainian Air Pressure As of mid-2026, the military situation in Russian-occupied Crimea is defined by an escalating Ukrainian air-interdiction campaign that has fundamentally altered how Russia utilizes the peninsula. While Ukraine is not currently in a position to launch a ground offensive to retake Crimea, its strategy has shifted toward making the region untenable as a large-scale logistical base for the Russian military. Here is a breakdown of the current military and operational dynamics in Crimea: The Strategic Drone Blockade Ukraine has intensified a long-range strategic bombing campaign that relies heavily on a new generation of #Crimea #CIA #DIA THE ISLAND OF CRIMEA Military situation in Crimea Ukraine has effectively placed Russian-occupied Crimea under a crippling logistical and military blockade. Through an aggressive, ongoing drone and missile campaign, Ukrainian forces have severely damaged land bridges, targeted dozens of Russian oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, and destroyed regional power hubs. This sustained offensive has prompted Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency across the peninsula amid critical fuel shortages and widespread power blackouts. [1, 2, 3, 4] The strategic situation in Crimea is defined by: Logistical Isolation: Ukrainian strikes on vital infrastructure—including brid Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition – Google Search RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇦🏛️ Ukraine’s prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has officially submitted her resignation, opening the door to a new wartime cabinet. President Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs an updated political strategy as the war with Russia continues and Kyiv works to strengthen defense, diplomacy and energy resilience. Reports suggest Svyrydenko could move into a major international role — possibly connected to Washington — but no official appointment has been confirmed. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #YuliaSvyrydenko #Kyiv #RussiaUkraineWar #WorldNews #Politics #BreakingNews #GovernmentReshuffle #Diplomacy Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles | Russia-Ukraine war News Afghanistan’s Former Spy Chief on Russia, China, and the Taliban’s Legitimization Strategy RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The police have arrested 3 young men for stabbing a 47-year-old man to death at a beach in Stenungsund and seriously wounding another man in a heinous crime that has received a lot of attention in Sweden. The 3 arrested men are from: 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇮🇶 Iraq RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Nine European countries have agreed to back an ambitious Ukrainian effort to develop a domestic missile defense system that, if successful, would reduce reliance on U.S. technology such as Patriot interceptors. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨🇮🇷 BREAKING: Iran dropped dramatic footage claiming direct drone & missile strikes on U.S. forces in Kuwait, including a Navy vessel. Tehran says it hit comms systems, fuel depots, a Patriot battery, control tower & ammo storage as “retaliation” for U.S. aggression. Warning: “This was carefully planned. More strikes will come with strength.” Source: @TabzLIVE / Writer: Val RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Macron announces that Ukraine will acquire 16 Rafale fighter jets and SAMP/T air defense systems from France. 🇫🇷🇺🇦 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump has formally notified US Congress that the US is at war with Iran, per Politico. RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️Zelensky urges allies to provide 300 Patriot missiles ahead of winter. “If we have sufficient protection for the winter, Russia will have significantly fewer reasons to drag the war out until winter,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 13. https://kyivindependenm/zelensky-urges-allies-to-provide-300-patriot-missiles-ahead-of-winter/ RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine codified 413 drone systems in the first half of 2026, up 73% from 2024. Almost all are Ukrainian-made. The two dominant categories are copter strike drones and fiber-optic systems that cannot be jammed RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸🇷🇺 Trump is throwing his support behind a major bipartisan sanctions package on Russia that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham had been championing for years. The bill would hit countries buying Russian oil, uranium, and gas including LNG with heavy tariffs. Considering the EU is still importing record volumes of Russian LNG from projects like Yamal, this could create real tension between sanctions goals and energy reality. Senate leaders are pushing to pass it fast as a fitting legacy for Graham. Source: CNN / Writer: Lucas RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: France will license Ukraine to manufacture Aster missiles and deliver Rafale jets from 2028. The Aster license is the key announcement: it allows Ukraine to produce interceptors for the SAMP/T system it already operates RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ❗❗❗🇺🇸🇺🇦 President Trump has officially signaled a green light for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors under U.S. license. See the latest updates with us: @visionergeo #CIA #FBI #ODNI RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇦 Ukraine now has the strongest positions on the front ever, — Zelensky 🇩🇪 Now is the time to end this war, Russia End State: Unravelling of an Empire? | George C. Marshall European Center For Security Studies RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: From @WSJopinion: JD Vance and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week. His “understanding” with Iran is in tatters, and Trump has diverged from him on arming Ukraine, writes Allysia Finley. #CIA #DIA #Mossad RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Here in France, we began today with the founding meeting of our anti-ballistic coalition. I hope that the FREYJA project will succeed and strengthen our anti-ballistic defense. I invite everyone who is interested and can add to our joint work to join us. We need to move as quickly as possible and do this work well. We can do it. This project is for the next 12 months, and we also need to protect lives here and now. We have strong European systems – SAMP/T, IRIS-T, and NASAMS. And of course, the most important systems today for protecting lives from Russian ballistic missiles are Patriots. We need air defense missiles – this is a daily need, and I ask you to fo RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: President Donald Trump’s controversial settlement with the IRS was an unlawful effort to use the court system for his and his administration’s own benefit, a federal judge ruled Monday. 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