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The SBU has identified Chinese-made components in the Russian Geran drones used during the July 4 attack on Kyiv. The parts were labeled as manufactured by Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing, based in Jiangsu, China. Ukrainian authorities are treating the strike as a war crime and are actively collecting evidence as part of the investigation.

According to The Wall Street Journal, recent U.S. strikes have intensified political tensions in Tehran and strengthened the belief among Iranian officials that the most effective deterrent is possessing the capability to develop a nuclear weapon.

In Moscow, Andrei Badalov, Vice President of Transneft—Russia’s state oil pipeline monopoly—has reportedly died by suicide after falling from the 17th floor of his luxury apartment building, despite residing on the 10th floor. Russian media report that he left a farewell note to his wife. Transneft plays a key role in financing Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.

The IAEA has withdrawn its inspectors from Iran due to safety concerns. “An IAEA inspection team has safely left Iran and is returning to the Agency’s headquarters in Vienna, after remaining in Tehran throughout the recent military conflict,” the agency announced.

TRUMP: “I am very disappointed with the conversation with Putin. It seems to me that Putin is simply no longer there. I don't see that he wants to stop.”

According to Reuters, Hezbollah is weighing the possibility of reducing its military presence following the end of its conflict with Israel. Sources indicate the group may agree to relinquish portions of its missile and drone arsenal if Israel pulls back from southern Lebanon and halts its airstrikes. However, Hezbollah is expected to retain light weapons and anti-tank missiles.

According to NBC News, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unilaterally halted a weapons shipment to Ukraine, despite internal military assessments indicating the transfer would not impact U.S. combat readiness. The decision caught Congress, the State Department, Kyiv, and European allies off guard. Some of the weapons—including Patriot interceptors and air-to-air missiles—had already been loaded for delivery in Poland. This marks the third time Hegseth has paused military aid without prior consultation or coordination.

Zelensky and Trump have held a phone call. “A very important and substantive conversation between the presidents. Full details coming soon,” said Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President’s Office.

Russia today became the first country in the world to officially recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.