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Trump Now Sees Ukraine as the Winner, Russia as the Loser The Winner’s Calculus: Why Trump’s political philosophy aligns with backing the side holding strategic momentum. kyivpost.com/videos/80262

Ukraine has escalated its Crimea campaign from fuel targets to the power grid, striking power plants, substations and air defenses with FP-2 drones. Widespread blackouts now affect tens of thousands as Russia struggles to restore electricity. kyivpost.com/post/80265

Russia is falling behind on its plan to recruit 409,000 troops in 2026. Only 195,000 contracts have been signed by July, while battlefield losses continue to outpace recruitment and Moscow increasingly targets poorer regions, migrants and students to replenish its ranks. kyivpost.com/post/80261

France will provide Ukraine with two SAMP/T air defense systems this year and accelerate Aster 30 missile deliveries by October — Zelensky Kyiv will also receive licenses to produce SCALP missiles, AASM bombs and Aster 30 interceptors, while training for 16 Rafale fighters begins this year.

The EU and UK have jointly sanctioned nine Russians and four companies linked to cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, European governments and critical infrastructure. kyivpost.com/post/80252

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to dismiss Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, triggering the resignation of the entire government. The motion was backed by 258 lawmakers. Parliament is expected to vote on a new prime minister on Thursday. kyivpost.com/post/80250

Ukraine has opened Cluster 6 in its EU accession talks, covering external relations, security and defense policy. Ukraine has already achieved 99% alignment with EU foreign policy, FM Andrii Sybiha said, as Kyiv moves another step closer to membership. kyivpost.com/post/80226

Ukrainian forces struck oil refineries in Russia’s Bashkortostan and Krasnodar regions, as well as a Russian patrol ship and four tankers belonging to Moscow’s shadow fleet, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Video: Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram

Ukraine is expected to sign a sweeping defense partnership with the European Commission that would provide up to €2 billion for joint drone and missile production and deepen Kyiv’s integration into the EU defense industry. kyivpost.com/post/80223

Ukraine struck 11 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight, bringing the total to 116 ships hit in just nine days. The campaign targets Russia’s feeder fleet used to move oil, support the shadow fleet and deliver fuel to occupied Crimea. kyivpost.com/post/80219