Hungary's PM Peter Magyar declares no more military aid to Ukraine; "Hungary will not provide Ukraine with weapons, nor soldiers, nor any other military assistance" - Mezha

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Top officials at Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate, violated the law by allowing weapons depots to be located in the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 11.

The announcement comes after Zelensky told journalists on July 9 that a criminal investigation had been launched into the massive explosions in Vyshneve during a recent Russian missile attack and that dismissals at Ukroboronprom would follow.

Vyshneve, a small town on the western outskirts of Kyiv, endured a night of terror on July 6 when it came under Russian drone and missile fire during a mass attack on the capital. An ammunition warehouse was hit, triggering secondary explosions. Seven people in Vyshneve were killed, while 29 others suffered injuries.

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Greek shipowners earned at least $3.8B transporting Russian oil since mid-2023, despite G7 sanctions. Dynacom led with $915M; Onassis group's Olympic Shipping at $404M. The trade is legal under the G7 price cap ($44/barrel) but enforcement is weak—shipowners rely on charterer declarations. Greece and Cyprus have opposed tighter caps in EU meetings. Ukraine placed Dynacom on its "sponsors of war" list in 2023 but removed it after Greek government pressure. Some firms (TMS, Thenamaris) withdrew after US sanctions on related operators. Greek ships moved ~15% of Russia's crude in May. The trade may end if US/EU tighten sanctions amid falling oil prices. Ukrainian campaign group criticizes Greece for prioritizing shipping profits over sanctions enforcement.

On July 8 in Lviv’s Sykhiv district, a TCC (military recruitment) operation escalated when officers forcibly detained a 1996-born man. Residents gathered, blocked TCC vehicles, and overturned one car amid shouts of “Shame.” The conflict lasted six hours. Authorities promise legal action against civilians while also reviewing TCC conduct. Ombudsman calls for reform of mobilization procedures. Mayor Sadovy called the footage “sadness and shame” but warned it serves Russian propaganda. The incident highlights growing public anger over aggressive mobilization tactics in a traditionally patriotic city.

resource : https://en.rua.gr/2026/07/09/riot-against-mobilization-in-lviv-a-tcc-car-was-overturned-amid-cries-of-shame/

resource: https://t.me/Kyrylo_Budanov_Official/649

DW News reports that Ukraine’s Defense Ministry admits to approximately 200,000 soldiers currently absent without leave (AWOL), alongside roughly 2 million displaced Ukrainians. Defense Minister Fedorov acknowledged a “€300 billion funding shortfall” and “systemic breakdown in military structures.” Soldiers cite exhaustion, unclear service terms, and forced conscription tactics. Serhii Hnezdilov, a 19-year-old drone operator whose 3-year contract was extended indefinitely after the 2022 invasion, publicly stated: “Every Ukrainian should contribute to defense, but soldiers deserve to know clearly their term of service.” The core issues: units disbanded without warning; troops reassigned to high-casualty brigades with minimal training; commanders neglect soldier welfare; forced street recruitment damages morale. Oleg, an engineer, described his reassignment as “a death sentence,” saying most transferred soldiers lacked basic combat training. Over 1 million Ukrainian soldiers remain active, but the system is unsustainable. DW notes no clear end-date visibility for the conflict, fueling continued desertion. Military leadership acknowledges poor trust among troops but reforms lag behind the crisis.

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