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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1923, Cyril M. Kornbluth, American soldier and author (died 1958) was born. In 1940, Georgi Ivanov, Bulgarian military officer, cosmonaut and politician was born. In 1947, Ann Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Bolton, English politician, Minister for International Security Strategy was born. In 1955, Edward Lawson, English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1873) passed away. In 1977, Vladimir Nabokov, Russian-born novelist and critic (born 1899) passed away. In 1977, Deniz Barış, Turkish footballer was born. In 1989, Andrei Gromyko, Soviet economist and politician, Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1909) passed away. In 2008, Natasha Shneider, Russian-American singer, keyboard player, and actress (born 1956) passed away. In 2016, Patrick Manning, 4th & 6th Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (born 1946) passed away. In 2017, Vladislav Rastorotsky, a Russian (and former Soviet) artistic gymnastics coach, (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ukrainian defence minister appeals to nearly 40 countries to transfer Patriot missiles this month

Ukrainska Pravda

July 2, 2026

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Ukrainian defence minister appeals to nearly 40 countries to transfer Patriot missiles this month

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has appealed to partners to immediately transfer Patriot missiles to protect Ukrainian skies.

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