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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1892, Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Art Russia Took From Ukraine

Inkstick Media

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July 7, 2026

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Russia’s occupation forces seized at least 1.7 million cultural objects from Ukraine, while the toll on museums and historic collections keeps rising. The post The Art Russia Took From Ukraine appeared first on Inkstick.

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Inkstick Media

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections

Russia’s occupation forces seized at least 1.7 million cultural objects from Ukraine, while the toll on museums and historic collections keeps rising. The post The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections appeared first on Inkstick.

Reuters

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka

Russia's military said it took control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Ukraine called the report a false claim. #russia #putin #kostiantynivka #ukraine #war

Foreign Policy

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· Jul 10, 2026

Evacuating Art From Ukraine’s Front Lines

The Lithuanian curators working to protect paintings from Putin.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka

Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka

Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russia Says It Seized Eastern Ukrainian Stronghold Of Kostyantynivka

Russia on Friday said it had captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, a key post on the road leading to the last major cities in the Donbas region under Kyiv's control.

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Related coverage for "The Art Russia Took From Ukraine": Inkstick Media — The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections. Reuters — Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka. Foreign Policy — Evacuating Art From Ukraine’s Front Lines. Al Jazeera English — Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. Al Jazeera — Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka. NDTV — Russia Says It Seized Eastern Ukrainian Stronghold Of Kostyantynivka