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Tipoffs: Ukraine Newsletter for 2026-07-25 ( 16 items )  
"Our system can quickly reach its limits in an emergency" (10)
BAVARIA, Germany, July 24 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * "Our system can quickly reach its limits in an emergency" * How hospitals today need to prepare for unprecedented crisis scenarios Climate disasters, cyber attacks or military conflict: Hospitals today must be prepared for crisis scenarios that were still considered exceptional just a few years ago. At the annual conference of the Bavarian Surgical Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Chirurgie (VBC)), a separate meeting is being  more PR

'Devastating picture' as UK aid expected to fall to historic low in 2027-28 (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * 'Devastating picture' as UK aid expected to fall to historic low in 2027-28 * UK aid spending is predicted to fall by around PS6.5bn from its 2023 record high to a historic low in 2027-28, a new analysis has found. Last week, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published its annual report and accounts 2025-26 which sets out its spen more PR

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Ukraine Embraces the New Warmakers and Casts Off the Old (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by political analyst Mykyta Vorobiov: * * * Ukraine Embraces the New Warmakers and Casts Off the Old Ukraine has reached a crossroads in its wartime history as a new generation of soldiers takes command. There are risks in the decision. - The dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 15 has exposed a deeper divide within Ukraine's military leadership: a conflict between an older Soviet-influenced approach to warfare more PR

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Use Technology to Manage Risk From Chinese Drones (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by James Andrew Lewis, distinguished fellow with the Tech Policy Program: * * * Use Technology to Manage Risk from Chinese Drones Building a supply chain independent from China is impractical. For now, leverage data, connectivity, and automation to reduce risk. - How can the US and other democracies safely use drones, including those made in China or using Chinese components? Commercial and civilian drone use has expanded in rec more PR

Ebola Outbreak Deaths Exceed 1,000 (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Ebola Outbreak Deaths Exceed 1,000 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 420 shipments of requested medical aid to 38 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare diseases, cystic fibrosis medications, chemotherapy, nutritional supplements and prenatal vitamins. Monito more PR

Federal Court Blocks the Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for TPS Recipients From El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks the Trump Administration's Attempt to Revoke Work Permits for TPS Recipients from El Salvador, Sudan, and Ukraine USCIS had planned to terminate the validity of the work permits, even though TPS for El Salvador remains in effect through September 9, 2026, and for Sudan and Ukraine, TPS remains in effect through October 19, 2026. - Alianza Americas applaud more PR

Hickman, Williams & Company: Industry Leader Urges Department of Commerce to Reject Tariffs on Imported Anthracite Coal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 250 EAST FIFTH STREET, SUITE 300, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 PHONE: (513) 621-1946 FAX: (513) 621-0024 Benjamin Rankin Vice President Hickman, Williams & Company 250 Easy Fifth Street Suite 300 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 July 20, 2026 Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Subject: Opposition to Pr more ST

HPU Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction (10)
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction * HIGH POINT, N.C., July 24, 2026 - In the latest High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave President Donald Trump an approval rating of 38%, while 50% disapproved. In the same poll, North Carolinians gave Governor Josh Stein a job approval rating of 44%, with 27% expressing disapproval. The poll asked respondents to provide their opinions on the job Pre more PR

Keystone Anthracite Urges 100 Percent Tariffs on Foreign Anthracite Imports to Protect US Steel Supply Chain and National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. KEYSTONE ANTHRACITE COMPANY, INC. COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Section 232 National Security Investigation of Anthracite Coal Docket No. 260701-0158; XRIN 0694-XC165 Submitted by Keystone Anthracite Company, Inc. July 2026 IL PROCEDURAL HISTORY AND AUTHORITY Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (" more ST

Lehigh Anthracite Urges Department of Commerce to Address Impact of Low-Cost Imports on Domestic Anthracite Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Howard W. Lutnick Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 Re: Section 232 Investigation of Anthracite Coal Imports Docket No. BIS-2026-0298 Reference: XRIN 0694-XC165 Dear Secretary Lutnick: On behalf of Lehigh Anthracite, we respectfully submit this letter in support of the comments filed by the Pennsylvania Ant more ST

National Cyber Security Centre: British and Partners Expose Russian State-supported Actors for 'Zero-click' Phishing Campaign Targeting Western Organizations (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- The National Cyber Security Centre issued the following news: * * * UK and partners expose Russian state-supported actors for new 'zero-click' phishing campaign targeting Western organisations GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre and international partners issue warning as 'LAUNDRY BEAR' cyber threat group exposed for targeted phishing campaign * Russian state-supported actors develop new technique to target Western email platforms and gain persistent access to compromised networks * Organisations provided wi more PR

Pennsylvania Anthracite Council Urges Department of Commerce to Impose Tariffs to Preserve Domestic Anthracite Industry and National Security (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PENNSYLVANIA ANTHRACITE COUNCIL P.O. BOX 138 Pottsville, PA 17901 Phone: 717-737-9825 Email: hardcoalorg@paanthracite.com COUNCIL July 20, 2026 The Honorable Howard W. Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Anthracite Coal (Docket No. BIS-2026-0298)  more ST

Reading Anthracite Urges 100 Percent Tariff on Imported Anthracite Coal to Protect National Security and Domestic Steelmaking Capacity (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 200 Mahantongo St Office (570) 622-5150 P.O. Box 1200 Fax (570) 622-2612 Pottsville, PA 17901 Submitted Via Regulations.gov (ID BIS-2026-0298) The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Section 232 Investigation - Imports of Anthracite Coal Docket No. BIS-2026-0298; XRIN 0694 more ST

Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Legislation With 60+ Cosponsors to Apply Greater Economic Pressure on Russian Oil (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, colleagues introduce landmark bipartisan legislation with 60+ cosponsors to apply greater economic pressure on Russian oil Before he passed, Senator Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.) championed an agreement with President Trump to employ critical sanctions against Russian allies - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Darlene Graham (R-S.C.), and more than 60 of their more PR

UK takes command of multinational force for Ukraine (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK takes command of multinational force for Ukraine * * Lieutenant General Tom Bateman takes command of the force which would deploy to Ukraine should hostilities end, taking over from his French predecessor. * Comes as the Coalition of the Willing prepares exercises to rehearse the deployment of the force to Ukraine. * Lieutenant General Bateman took over command from his French predecessor during a special handover ceremony at the operation more PR

Welch and Blumenthal Warn that Trump's Threats to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in Iran Could Amount to War Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch and Blumenthal Warn that Trump's Threats to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in Iran Could Amount to War Crimes * The Senators request information from Central Command about how CENTCOM ensures U.S. Forces in the Middle East abide by U.S. law prohibiting strikes against targets such as bridges or power plants for the sole purpose of terrorizing civilians WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary S more PR