Ukraine says it destroyed almost 60 Russian air defense systems in June, the second-highest number of monthly kills since the war began

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Two Russian S-400 air defense systems on the back of trucks are parked in a snowy field with some trees around them.
S-400 defense systems, sent by Russia, are seen at the Brestsky training ground ahead of the Allied Resolve joint military exercise near Brest, Belarus.

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Russian glide bombs' faulty guidance systems may have led to dozens being dropped on its own territory, experts say

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In this photo taken from an undated video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows a glide-guided bomb being released by a Russian air force jet at an undisclosed location.
An undated video released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows a glide bomb being released over an undisclosed location.

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Estonia says it could hold out against a Russian attack 'for a couple of weeks' before NATO arrives

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A group of Estonian soldiers in uniform hold rifles and march in formation during a victory day parade in Viljandi, Estonia in June 2023.
A group of Estonian soldiers seen during a Victory Day parade in Viljandi, Estonia, in June 2023.

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Changed rules for Ukraine mean its F-16s will arrive when they can make a far bigger impact, experts say

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon during a US Air Force firepower demonstration.

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Deadly Russian Su-34 bombers are sitting ducks for Ukraine's ATACMS. But it can't attack without US approval.

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Russian Su-34 fighter jet

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Putin getting tight with Kim Jong Un could be as big of a problem for China as it is for the US

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Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un smiling and holding up glasses of red wine.
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024.

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Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looks on during a visit to a military training area to find out about the training of Ukrainian soldiers on the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a Patriot system.

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France's army chief says small drones will lose their battlefield advantage. But Ukraine likely won't be changing tack anytime soon.

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A Ukrainian reconnaissance unit in Kharkiv Oblast.

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Russia's navy sought a safer spot, but is still at the mercy of Ukraine's drones and missiles, experts say

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A warship is seen docked in the port of the Black Sea resort city of Sochi during a storm
A warship docked in the port of the Black Sea resort city of Sochi during a storm on November 27, 2023.

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China and Russia are in a bad marriage that the West shouldn't try to break up

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China and Russia's partnership is littered with potential issues that limit its potency and staying power.
China and Russia's partnership is littered with potential issues that limit its potency and staying power.

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