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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) 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 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) 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.
Ukraine ‘Years Away’ From Producing Patriot Missiles – Ex-US Diplomat
Ukraine will not be able to produce its own Patriot surface-to-air missiles for years, even if it does receive a production license from the US, Chas Freeman, former ex-Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, tells Ria Novosti.
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BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.
JUST IN: US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.@BRICSNews
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukrainian Official: Impossible to Say How Long It Will Take to Produce Patriot Missiles
An official said it was possible to make Patriot interceptors inside Ukraine, but the timeline was unclear. The statement came after President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that the US would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles. “Don’t listen to the pessimists. Producing missiles for Patriot in Ukraine is possible,” Ukrainian Defense Ministry []
Intel Slava
· Jul 11, 2026
[Photo] 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 — Ukraine will not be able to establish its own production of Patriot air defen [...]
— Ukraine will not be able to establish its own production of Patriot air defense missiles for several more years, even if granted a US license, retired American diplomat and former assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Charles Freeman tells RIA Novosti. Even in the US, producing a single Patriot system takes two years, Freeman noted. Washington currently has no spare systems available for delivery to Ukraine — a situation unlikely to change in the coming years, per the agency’s source.@IntelSlava
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 25, 2026
Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv
Russia said the United States understands it cannot effectively mediate the Ukraine war while simultaneously supporting one side of the conflict, after reports suggested Kyiv believes it has gained stronger backing from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments come as Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure and seeks to increase pressure on Moscow [] The post Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The Cradle
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran condemns 'hostile, interventionist' US–GCC statement
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The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
'Make them yourself': Trump gives Zelensky green light to produce Patriot missiles
Editor's note: this is a developing story and is being updated.U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he will grant Ukraine its longstanding request to produce American Patriot missiles, the West's only tool capable of stopping Russian ballistic missile attacks.Patriot missiles
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Related coverage for "Ukraine ‘Years Away’ From Producing Patriot Missiles – Ex-US Diplomat": BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to give Ukraine license to manufacture Patriot missiles.. Libertarian Institute — Ukrainian Official: Impossible to Say How Long It Will Take to Produce Patriot Missiles. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺 — Ukraine will not be able to establish its own production of Patriot air defen [...]. Modern Diplomacy — Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv. The Cradle — Iran condemns 'hostile, interventionist' US–GCC statement. The Kyiv Independent — 'Make them yourself': Trump gives Zelensky green light to produce Patriot missiles