Ukraine/NATO Current Events
President Zelenskyy, his representatives, and the Ukrainian forces are making deals while blowing planes out of the sky, blasting fuel related vessels to bits in the water and attending drone competitions.
Ukraine's drone pilots spend most of their time carrying out deadly missions on the battlefield. But for two days, hundreds of kilometers from the front line, some of the country's most experienced operators traded combat for competition.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) 2026-07-08T14:15:23.030Z
🔥🚢Ukraine’s Security Service struck the Russian shadow-fleet tanker Blue in the Black Sea using a Sea Baby naval drone.
— 🦋Special Kherson CatðŸˆðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T13:59:04.337Z
The sanctioned Suezmax-class tanker was hit near occupied Yalta and suffered serious damage to its stern.
Another breathtaking video released by the Ukrainian drone forces.
— (((Tendar))) (@tendar.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T07:14:04.379Z
The Russian losses on sea are escalating. Ukrainian mid-Range drones continue to slaughter the Russian shadow fleet. We are now at 19 hit Russian fuel tankers, one cargo ship and one ferry in less than 24h.
â—ï¸ Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed it shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter on the eastern front on July 8. #Ukraine
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2026-07-08T13:42:15.168Z
âš¡ï¸'Another Russian air terrorist eliminated' —Ukraine downs Su-35.
— The Kyiv Independent (@kyivindependent.com) 2026-07-08T13:27:17.371Z
Ukrainian forces downed a Russian Su-35 multi-role fighter jet "in the eastern direction," Ukraine's Air Force said on July 8.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine is working through several channels to strengthen its antiballistic defense, including with countries that hold interceptor missile stocks. He said Kyiv also has partner states lobbying third countries. #Ukraine
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2026-07-08T13:36:32.052Z
GOOD NEWS 🔥🔥
— Angelica Shalagina🇺🇦 (@angel-shalagina.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T13:24:55.692Z
‼ï¸NATO has pledged to provide Ukraine with military aid of €70 billion in 2026 and at least at the same level in 2027, – the declaration.
🇧🇬🇺🇦 Zelensky: An important meeting for our bilateral cooperation with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
— The Ukrainian Review (@theukrainianreview.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:54:19.355Z
In particular, energy issues: we can implement a lot together, primarily regarding LNG. I invited the Prime Minister to Ukraine.
👀 NATO's Ankara Summit Declaration:
— MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:43:33.733Z
🇺🇦 For 2026, Allies pledge €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027.
🇪🇺🇺🇦 Zelensky: Good meeting with Ursula von der Leyen. We discussed Ukraine's European integration.
— MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:41:38.659Z
Our teams are actively working on tDrone Deal, and today we talked about the next steps and possible dates for its signing.
We discussed the energy direction and preparations for winter in detail.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Turkey will provide support to Ukraine and use its channels of communication to urge Russia to make peace.
— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:39:01.124Z
Meloni's office statement on meeting with Zelensky:
— TofuNYC ðŸ³ï¸â€ðŸŒˆðŸ—½ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¦ 🇬🇱🚫👑🖕🧊 (@groguspeak.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T13:02:52.894Z
"During the meeting, Italy's strong commitment to stand alongside Ukraine and support a process leading to a just and lasting peace was reaffirmed," the statement said."
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Erdogan: Türkiye will continue supporting Ukraine and use its communication channels to help guide Russia toward peace.
— Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) 2026-07-08T12:26:41.795Z
🇧🇬🇺🇦 Bulgaria is ready to repair Ukrainian military equipment as part of military-technical support, - Prime Minister
— MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:06:41.583Z
🇹🇷 Turkey will continue to provide military support to Ukraine, in particular, it will begin its participation within the framework of the PURL, - Erdogan
🇺🇦🇩🇪 FM Sybiha: Together with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, we signed an implementation agreement for the joint production of BARS drones.
— MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T12:04:12.269Z
The German side will finance the production of the UAVs, and all manufactured equipment will be delivered to Ukraine’s Defence Forces.
Meanwhile:
The orange clown continues to just spout bullsh¡t and that's his total contribution to the world.
Once again donald trump panders to and curtsies for his best pal, the communist who invaded Ukraine.
— John Prince (@nbpt-john.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T13:36:56.295Z
While at home he demeans and labels Democrats as communists.
Tell us how you really feel, mr. president #USDemocracy
🌻🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🌻 Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🌻