Capital city of Ukraine, straddling the Dnieper
Ukraine's prosecutor general has said investigators have restored surveillance footage linked to the June 29 parcel bomb that wounded tycoon Vadym Iermolaiev, his partner and their son in Monaco. A woman named by Interpol as the prime suspect, Anastasiia Berezovska, was later found shot near Kyiv; Ukrainian authorities have detained a serving military intelligence officer and a former law‑enforcement officer in connection with her killing.
Ukraine has removed a reform-minded defence minister six months into his term, prompting protests and questions about military leadership. Zelenskyy vows unity as political shake-ups continue amid ongoing war.
The slice of stories shows how drones and autonomous systems are transforming warfare. Ukraine’s use of unmanned boats, ground vehicles and motherships is driving NATO Europe to rethink procurement, industrial bases and battlefield strategy.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian refineries, depots and fuel convoys. Russia has introduced local rationing, banned gasoline and jet-fuel exports, and is weighing a diesel export ban while opening antitrust probes, forming an industry task force and planning imports and subsidies to stabilise supplies.
G7 leaders have pledged tougher sanctions and stepped-up industrial support for Ukraine after meetings in Evian, but U.S.-led mediation has stalled while President Trump has shifted focus to the Middle East. Russia has accused the U.S. of abandoning neutral mediation, and Russian strikes and Ukrainian long-range drone attacks have recently hit Russian infrastructure and Kyiv's historic Lavra monastery.
Poland has revoked President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Order of the White Eagle after he has signed a decree naming a Ukrainian special forces unit for the World War II Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Ukrainian officials have returned Polish honours and Poland and Ukraine are urging calm ahead of a major Ukraine reconstruction conference in Gdańsk.
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to help end the Russia-Ukraine war in a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin and has agreed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue negotiations at next week’s NATO summit in Ankara. Ukraine has struck oil and naval facilities near St. Petersburg, and Russia has responded with heavy missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.
The Guardian reports that Ireland has begun its rotating EU presidency with a ceremony at Dublin Castle attended by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy and top EU figures. Leaders discuss Ukraine’s EU bid on a merit-based timeline and budget priorities, with emphasis on ending the war and shaping the next EU budget.
The European-led response to Russia's shadow fleet has intensified, with France and Britain intercepting suspected vessels near Sicily as Kyiv reports further strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Zelensky has authorized a 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Moscow to end the war, while Moscow archives a substantial collection of Ukrainian books.
Ukraine’s long-range strikes have hit oil refineries and energy facilities across Russia, fueling a fuel shortage in several regions. Attacks have disrupted refining capacity from Omsk to Yaroslavl, triggering rationing and price pressures while Moscow promises restoration efforts.
Ukraine’s mid-range, Starlink-enabled drones have expanded the front’s reach, pressuring Russia’s supply lines and Crimea’s energy hubs. Russia is countering with camouflage, jamming, and new tactics, while Ukraine trains fighters and pursues domestically produced drones to sustain the push.
Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes have caused fuel shortages and queues at petrol stations, while insisting the shortage is not yet critical. He vows to boost air defences and ensure fuel supplies as Ukraine expands long‑range attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure. The remarks follow a spike in refinery and fuel facility strikes and growing public discontent.
Andy Burnham has presented a ten-year plan to rebalance power in Britain, promising a No10 North in Manchester, the biggest council house-building programme since the post‑war era, greater local control of utilities and devolution of employment support while pledging to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto and current fiscal rules. He is widely expected to become prime minister on July 20.
A parcel bomb in Monaco has injured Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and their 13-year-old child. Authorities treat the event as a deliberate explosion; a manhunt is underway as Monaco and France coordinate the investigation. Yermolaiev is a Ukrainian-born oligarch with Cypriot citizenship, previously sanctioned by Kyiv for business in Crimea.
Independent reports show drones dominate Ukraine war, reducing Russian life expectancy on frontline to 20–35 minutes. Ukraine’s drone program is expanding, destroying over 80% of Russian targets and reaching 1,750km. Russia’s heavy artillery is under pressure as small infiltration groups exploit weak points.
A deliberate explosion in Monaco has wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. Authorities say the blast occurred at a residential building near the France border; four others were treated for shock and injuries. Investigations are underway as Monaco braces for official briefings.
Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions. Kyiv reports casualties and fires, while Kyiv officials say air defenses are at work as Russia claims to strike military and energy facilities. The strike follows Ukraine's reported hits on Russian targets and signals a new phase in the war.
CSIS estimates show Russia has suffered about 450,000 killed and Ukraine 125,000–150,000 deaths since 2022. Total casualties exceed 2 million for both sides, with Kyiv and Moscow trading heavy blows as drone and missile strikes continue. The data highlights a grim, grinding war with high losses and strategic strain.
A parcel bomb exploded in the lobby of a Monaco building, injuring three people including Vadym Iermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born Cypriot real-estate developer. The suspect, a Ukrainian woman in her thirties seen on CCTV, is believed to have fled and faces an Interpol Red Notice. Three investigative judges are leading the inquiry into attempted murder and related charges.
A blast at a Monaco residence has injured three people, including a Ukrainian-born tycoon, Vadym Yermolaiev, and his partner. Authorities are reviewing evidence; officials say the attack appears targeted and ongoing investigations are in place with France assisting. No confirmed motive has been announced.
Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and military targets, including oil refineries. The effort is reshaping warfare, drawing NATO spending initiatives, and raising Moscow’s risk of escalation as Kyiv seeks to constrain Russia’s revenues and force an end to the war.
Over the past days, Ukrainian and Russian forces have exchanged drone and missile strikes. Belgorod reports casualties and infrastructure damage while Ukraine says it targeted strategic facilities in Russia. The conflict is escalating with reports of civilian casualties on both sides.
Independent reports that Ukraine’s drone campaign has disrupted Russia’s fuel infrastructure, intensifying shortages and triggering public discontent. Putin insists on continuing the conflict and expanding energy defenses as Moscow confronts a mounting fuel crisis.
The United States has granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defence interceptors, addressing critical shortages but production will take months to years. Ukraine is pressing allies at NATO for faster and larger support amid ongoing Russian ballistic missile strikes that have damaged Kyiv and other cities.
Ukraine has struck oil depots and tankers across Russia, triggering a fuel shortage and rationing in multiple regions. Trump pledges Patriot licenses as Kyiv seeks faster domestic production.
Ukrainian drone forces have intensified attacks on Crimea, targeting vessels, fuel facilities and supply routes in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The campaign aims to choke Moscow’s logistics and energy networks, while Russia experiences fuel shortages and defensive shifts.
Kyiv remains under sustained Russian missile and drone strikes, with casualties and damage reported across multiple districts. Ukrainian officials say air defenses are engaged as civilians seek shelter and rescue operations continue.
Ukrainian drone strikes and Russia’s wartime economy are pushing Russia toward a prolonged strain. Inflation, higher taxes, and heavy military spending have tightened civilian life, with analysts predicting years of economic hardship ahead.
Ukrainian drone forces have intensified attacks on Russian oil tankers and energy infrastructure in the Sea of Azov, striking vessels and hit oil facilities. Russia reports fuel shortages as Moscow seeks to guard domestic supplies amid sanctions pressure. The latest wave of strikes expands Kyiv’s effort to disrupt Moscow’s fuel supply to Crimea.
Senator Lindsey Graham has died at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," his office has said. Graham had just returned from a visit to Kyiv and had met President Volodymyr Zelensky. Officials say a preliminary medical examiner found an aortic dissection; South Carolina's governor will appoint a temporary replacement ahead of November's elections.
Ukraine has announced a cabinet reshuffle after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned, saying Ukraine is changing its political strategy. Zelenskyy says the changes aim to implement an updated foreign policy focus, with new leadership in key ministries and law-enforcement heads.
Poland and Ukraine remain at odds over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army’s wartime actions as a Ukrainian president’s decision to honour UPA figures sparked a cross‑border row. Poland has indicted an 18‑year‑old Ukrainian national on 47 charges, alleging Russian intelligence involvement to fuel ethnic tensions. The case comes amid ongoing debates on history and security in the region.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, leaving allies in Washington and Kyiv recalibrating support amid renewed sanctions talks with Russia. He had just returned from Ukraine, where he was advancing sanctions legislation and strengthening ties with Kyiv. World leaders and lawmakers are paying tribute as Republicans and Democrats weigh the political implications.
The article reports that U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died at 71 after a brief, sudden illness. In the days before his death, he had traveled to Ukraine, met President Zelenskyy, visited a drone production facility, and worked on sanctions legislation with lawmakers.
Ukraine’s president has announced a cabinet change and indicates a broader political strategy shift. Svyrydenko is stepping down, with potential replacements including Koretskyi or Shmyhal. The leadership change follows a wave of reforms and external pressure as Kyiv reorients its political approach and diplomacy.
Senator Lindsey Graham has died, prompting immediate questions about a temporary appointment and the path to a likely special election. The governor will announce a pick to fill the seat as Graham’s passing reverberates through national politics.
Europe’s leaders are pursuing a global, integrated missile defense against future threats, while Ukraine seeks faster air-defense and a European-backed, lower-cost system. At Paris talks, Macron and Zelenskyy outline steps toward a coalition of the willing and the Freyja project to supplement, not replace, existing defenses.
The UK has sealed a 5.2 billion-pound services trade deal with Switzerland, scrapping roaming charges and putting a 90-day services mobility provision on a permanent footing. E-gates will speed border checks for UK travellers, while pharmaceutical protections are maintained. The agreement is described as a landmark for UK services and follows a string of deals with key partners.
Ukraine has claimed downing ballistic missiles, with its air defenses under pressure as Winter approaches. A coalition is moving to build a shared ballistic missile shield for Europe, while Ukraine pursues strikes on Russian oil infrastructure; casualties have been reported in Kyiv.
EU conferences open for Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro mark renewed momentum in enlargement talks. Kyiv partners with Brussels to advance five policy clusters; Hungary's veto persists on two clusters. Ukraine seeks I EU reform alignment amid security concerns as Russia’s war continues.
The updated Russia sanctions legislation has gained White House backing and is advancing in the Senate, aiming to impose tariffs on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas while allowing waivers for national interests. The bill narrows the scope from a blanket 500% tariff to up to 100% and seeks to pressure Moscow amid ongoing debate over coalition support and timing.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s Odesa region have intensified, targeting port infrastructure and civilian areas. Officials report casualties and damage to residential and industrial sites. Ukraine has counterstrikes against Russian vessels, while European leaders visit Kyiv to discuss defence ties.
Ukraine has sustained heavy losses but has gained international pledges of aid. EU officials say the tide is turning as Kyiv strengthens air defenses and targets deep inside Russia, while Serbia attends a Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv amid tensions with Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has carried out a surprise cabinet reshuffle that has removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and nominated Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister. The move has prompted nationwide protests, resignations in the military, and has led Zelenskyy to name SBU chief Yevhen Khmara as acting defence minister while parliament prepares confirmation votes.
Labour has confirmed Andy Burnham as the new party leader and upcoming prime minister after an uncontested leadership contest. Starmer has stepped down, with Burnham expected to form a government and announce a cabinet in the coming days. UK-Ukrainian support continues as Burnham readies for office.
Protests erupt across Ukraine as President Zelensky removes Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, citing a government overhaul. Fedorov accuses Commander-in-Chief Syrsky of blocking reforms; Zelensky says unity requires change. Syrsky acknowledges past successes but signals ongoing strategic shifts amid a rapidly evolving war.
The Makerfield MP has been confirmed as Labour leader at a London conference and will become Prime Minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. He vows to deliver a united, purposeful Labour focused on restoring hope and addressing living standards.
Kyiv has been hit by a major Russian missile strike involving Iskander-M and Zircon missiles. Reports say at least one person has died and multiple others are injured as several districts are damaged. Kyiv’s defenses have downed the majority of missiles and drones, but air-defense shortages persist.