Day 1,252.

Today, after another 24 hours of heavy civilian losses in Ukraine, and significant strikes on Russian railway infrastructure, we assess Trump’s claim that he is shortening the 50-day deadline for a ceasefire. Then, we hear the latest on German military reforms and return to the Black Sea for a second dispatch with the Ukrainian navy.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNichollson X.

With thanks to Igor and Pavlo, representatives from 39th Coastal Brigade of the 30th Marine Corps. 

Content Referenced:

Dom’s Video Dispatch from the Black Sea:

https://youtu.be/w2YjuuQz414 

Longer Audio Version, with more voices:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X5CXYgUvXpVfUblBBu5DF 

Germany passes ‘Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz’ law to streamline army (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/germany-bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz-law/ 

Britain and Germany to develop super missile (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/17/britain-germany-develop-super-taurus-long-range-missile/

EU warns Kyiv it will halt funding unless anti-corruption agencies' independence is restored (Ukrainian Pravda):

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/29/7523882/ 

Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/d77d4c1d-da26-4624-8b77-2178d4ac1125

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