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It’s Wednesday, July 8 Trump has signaled plans for Ukraine to make its own Patriots. Exactly how that would work has not been laid out, but it still marks a major step for Kyiv nonetheless, as Russia ramps up airstrikes on the capital, with one last night and another during the day today. On top of the Patriots, Trump also said he would visit Ukraine at some point – which is positive news considering how bad things were just a year ago. Ukraine also scored a few “drone deals” in Ankara – which was nice. But it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows at the NATO summit – Trump has also lashed out at Spain and confirmed that the war in Iran has started once again. We’ll probably feel it at the gas pump soon. On a side note, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) also told us about bilateral internships between Chinese and Russian troops – mostly routine training, probably, but it still raises questions about what role Beijing could play in any eventual settlement. By Leo Chiu Your Ideas, Your Voice Join us on Telegram! Follow our coverage of the war 24/7 at @Kyivpost_official. View Ukraine War Updates Russia's Largest Oil Refinery Stops Processing After Ukraine’s 3,000-km Strike Conflicting damage reports emerge after a Ukrainian drone attack forces Russia's largest refinery in Omsk to halt operations. Other war-related updates: Fresh Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Leaves 3 Dead, 10 Injured North Korea Supplies Up to 40% of Russia's Artillery Shells, Ukrainian Intel Says Ukrainian Drones Burn Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Third Night of Naval Strikes Ukraine Downs Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet on Eastern Front Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia as Zelensky Says Moscow ‘Must Feel’ the War Russian Lawmaker Says Half of Ukraine’s Population Must Be Killed to ‘Eliminate Nazism’ SBU Strikes Dzhankoi Air Base, Russian Drone Units Across Occupied Ukraine 2 Killed, 42 Injured in Russian Morning Missile Attack on Kharkiv Reported Drone Attack Targets Saratov Oil Refinery as Explosions Also Reported in Tatarstan Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles Hours After NATO Summit Opens Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Injures 9 in Odesa Region Ukraine’s Operation ‘Auchan’ Halts Enemy Offensive for 6 Months For the Record “We’re gonna give you a license to make Patriots... Make them yourself.” – US President Donald Trump on plans to grant Ukraine the license to produce Patriot air defense missiles Politics & Economy EU Could Open Next Accession Cluster for Ukraine on July 14, Diplomatic Sources Say The EU is preparing to open Cluster 6, “External Relations,” for Ukraine and Moldova on the sidelines of the General Affairs Council in Brussels. Other developments: Trump, Zelensky Wrap Up Hour-Long Ankara Talks as US President Says He ‘Would’ Visit Ukraine Trump Orders US to Cut Off All Trade with Spain, Calls Them 'Bad People' Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire ‘Over’ at NATO Summit in Ankara Ukraine Set to Gain New Status as NATO Allies Unveil Military Pledge in Ankara Ukraine Denounces IOC Decision to Provisionally Lift Russian Olympic Committee Ban ‘We Do Not Sanction Friends,’ Trump Says as NATO Leaders Brace for Tense Summit Ukraine Expands Drone Deal Network With Three More European Partners Turkey Deports Russian Anti-War Activist to Moscow Kharkiv Launches Ukraine's First Digital Evacuation System Canada Unveils $900M Ukraine Aid Package on Air Defense, Energy, Munitions In Focus Russia’s 11-Time-Zone War Just Backfired Ukraine’s deep strikes are forcing Putin to choose between defending Moscow and defending the refineries, factories, and rail lines that keep his war running – exposing how Russia’s vast size has become its greatest vulnerability. By Jason Jay Smart Thanks for reading. See you soon. Looking to share KP’s news briefing with friends? They can subscribe here. Visit Our Site

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