Exclusive: Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv pushes its allies to help deliver a weapon capable of downing Russian missiles reut.rs/4xalL3j
— @Reuters Jul 27, 2026
Month: July 2026
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(Atashgāh, #Azerbaijani: Atəşgah), often called the “Fire Temple of #Baku” is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town (in Suraxanı raion), a suburb in Baku, #Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu,
— @RaufSpeak67801 Jul 27, 2026
The Kremlin has brushed off reports that the US and Ukraine are preparing a proposal for a partial air ceasefire, saying it is “too early” to comment.
Reuters says the plan could be presented to Moscow as part of a broader US-backed peace initiative.
— @KyivPost Jul 27, 2026
Putin is not ready to stop this war. Our intelligence reports that he is preparing for mobilization. He wants to do it after his elections to the Duma on September 21. He wants to increase mobilization. Not openly, because he is afraid of his society, but he will do it at the beginning of October, if we don’t cause him problems with logistics, weapons, petrol, diesel, and if our partners don’t impose total sanctions for his aggression.
It will be a big problem because he will aim to mobilize from 300,000 to 500,000 people. It’s not that difficult for him to mobilize this number. He will have internal questions about it, because his society is – and I saw the polls – against mobilization. A significant percentage is also against the war, but still they support Putin. He won’t be able to train these people quickly. It means, again, that he will throw poorly trained people on the battlefield. This, in turn, means a lot of losses.
From an interview with Sky News (1/3).
— @ZelenskyyUa Jul 27, 2026
🇷🇺 Putin has announced that work on Russia’s Poseidon system is nearing completion, saying it is moving towards operational deployment.
Poseidon is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed autonomous underwater drone designed to travel thousands of miles beneath the sea before striking coastal cities, naval bases or carrier groups. Because of its range, endurance and underwater approach, it is widely regarded as one of Russia’s most significant strategic deterrent weapons and is often referred to as a “doomsday” weapon.
— @MilitarySummary Jul 27, 2026
BREAKING:
Ukriane has officially entered the war with Iran, attacked its ships and planning to targets main cities
— @World_Affairs11 Jul 27, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister denounced calls for denuclearization, describing the country’s nuclear weapons as its “ultimate shield,” state media reported, as Ukraine warned that more North Korean soldiers could join Russia’s war efforts bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
— @business Jul 27, 2026
🚨Update: Russia told Iran it would help Tehran strike Ukraine with a long range ballistic missiles. Will Iran hit Kiev or Lviv in revenge for striking an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea.
— @defense_civil25 Jul 27, 2026
Axios reports that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper recommended ending the recent bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz after concluding it had largely achieved its objectives and reached the limit of its effectiveness.
According to Axios, Cooper told senior defense officials that two weeks of strikes had significantly degraded Iran’s ability to attack shipping and that most planned targets had already been hit. He reportedly said the remaining roughly 20% of designated Operation Epic Fury targets would require a return to major combat operations, and that absent such a decision, there was little military value in continuing the limited bombing campaign.
Axios says Cooper’s assessment, along with warnings from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine about dwindling air defense interceptor stocks, helped influence President Trump’s decision to pause U.S. strikes on Friday. The report adds that U.S.-Iran talks are continuing while both sides appear to be observing an informal “quiet for quiet” pause.Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid)🇺🇸🇮🇷The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz because it has reached the limit of its effectiveness. My story on @axios
axios.com/2026/07/26/hormuz-…— https://x.com/BarakRavid/status/2081437868266754131— @sentdefender Jul 26, 2026
Kyiv has begun a new campaign to bring the war home to Russia.
After months of escalating attacks on oil depots and refineries, it has abruptly shifted targets, turning its sights to warehouses and depots belonging to Wildberries, a Russian retail giant often described as the country’s equivalent of Amazon ⤵️
— @Telegraph Jul 26, 2026