Key developments on July 18:
- The EU has approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure on Moscow. This decision came after Slovakia removed its veto, which had previously blocked the measure.
- The United Kingdom has sanctioned Russian intelligence units accused of involvement in cyberattacks, further targeting the country’s cyber capabilities.
- Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked Moscow for the second night in a row, indicating a potential shift in the conflict’s dynamics.
- Ukrainian hackers have allegedly wiped databases at Russia’s Gazprom, signaling a new front in the cyber warfare between the two nations.