Russia launches massive attack, US and Germany agree to send 5 more Patriots to Ukraine - Monday brief
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The Russian army launched another massive attack on the territory of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US and Germany agreed to deliver 5 Patriot systems to Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Monday, July 21.
Russia massively strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk: Details and consequences
Russia carried out another massive strike on Ukraine, launching Shaheds and rockets at peaceful cities. During the night and morning of July 21, explosions were heard, in particular, in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk.
Read all about the combined Russian attack in RBC-Ukraine's report.
US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot systems to Ukraine
Berlin will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems and necessary ammunition, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said at a Ramstein meeting.
During a trip to Washington last week, Pistorius reached an agreement with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Germany's participation in providing five Patriot systems.
"Besides, during my trip to Washington last week, I agreed with Pete Hagseth that Germany will contribute to the provision of five urgently needed Patriot systems as soon as possible," Pistorius said.
Former Ukrainian official found dead in Spain — foreign ministry responds
The body of Ihor Hrushevskyi, a former official of Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs, was discovered in a swimming pool in the Cala Alta residential complex in Spain — the same location where Russian defector pilot Maksim Kuzminov was killed.
Ukraine urges defense partners for billions, drones and air defense at high-level military summit
Ukraine's Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal addressed partners with three key requests during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group — appeals that are critically important for the country amid the ongoing war with Russia.
"My first request concerns the urgent procurement of American weapons for Ukraine," Shmyhal stated.
He emphasized that air defense — particularly Patriot and PAC-3 missiles, as well as ammunition — is an absolute necessity.
Bessent pushes Europe to join US in secondary sanctions on Russia
The US expects Europe to join potential secondary tariffs against Russia, though the exact timing of their implementation remains unclear.
Commenting on President Donald Trump's ultimatum regarding secondary tariffs on Russia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that around 80 to 90 senators support strengthening anti-Russian sanctions.
UK hits Russia's shadow fleet with new sanctions
On Monday, July 21, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting the Kremlin's critically important energy and oil sectors.
The UK has added 135 oil tankers from Russia's shadow fleet to its sanctions list. These vessels have been used by Moscow to secretly transport crude oil.
