Several Russian regions experienced large-scale drone attacks on July 10, 2025. Explosions were reported in Kursk Oblast, where a facility and warehouse were set ablaze, and Tula Oblast, where major defense industry facilities were targeted. Dubna near Moscow, home to the Kronshtadt drone manufacturing plant, was also hit. Furthermore, debris from a UAV fell on the territory of the PJSC Beriev Aircraft Company in Taganrog, while a drone crash-landed in Lipetsk Oblast, causing a fire. While the Russian Defence Ministry claimed to have intercepted 155 Ukrainian drones, no definitive information on the attacks’ consequences has been provided.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that frozen Russian assets should remain immobilized until Moscow provides at least 500 billion euros in compensation to Ukraine. The G7 countries have immobilized approximately $300 billion in Russian assets, with profits from these assets being channeled toward Ukraine’s reconstruction and defense. Merz emphasized Germany’s involvement in Ukraine’s reconstruction, citing benefits such as economic growth and energy security. President Zelensky urged European partners to form a recovery coalition to rebuild Ukraine and called for the more active use of immobilized Russian assets.
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According to the head of Ukrainian military intelligence, North Korea is now providing up to 40% of Russia’s ammunition used in the war in Ukraine. The Kim Jong Un regime is also supplying Russia with other weaponry, including ballistic missiles and artillery systems. In exchange, Russia is offering financial and technological support to North Korea, easing its international isolation. This increasing cooperation solidifies the growing partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her intentions to block additional military aid to Israel. Speaking on the “War Room” podcast, Greene emphasized that Israel, already a nuclear-armed nation, receives substantial annual aid from the United States and does not require further funding. She stated that the proposed $500 million in additional aid should instead be allocated for the defense of the American people. This stance aligns with Greene’s consistent opposition to foreign intervention, previously seen in her criticism of aid packages to Ukraine and Israel.
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Ukraine has received another 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) from the European Union, sourced from frozen Russian assets, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. These funds are part of the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) mechanism, which aims to provide Ukraine with $50 billion in loans repaid using profits from frozen Russian assets. To date, Ukraine has received over $18.5 billion this year through this initiative, with plans to further advocate for the complete confiscation of Russian assets at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The ERA initiative, primarily supported by the U.S. and the EU, is expected to deliver all funds to Ukraine by the end of 2027, with contributions from the EU, U.S., U.K., Canada, and Japan.
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Since the end of the conflict with Israel, over half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in a significant population displacement, representing one of the largest forced movements this decade. These deportations, part of a program initiated in March, have accelerated due to unsubstantiated claims of Afghan involvement in spying for Israel. Returnees face harsh conditions at the Afghanistan border, including scorching temperatures, with reports of detention, extortion, and abuse during the process. The international community has widely condemned these actions, citing discrimination and violence against Afghans.
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During the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging to provide assistance for the duration of the conflict. The EU, already Ukraine’s largest donor, will disburse new financial tranches, including €1 billion in macro-financial support and over €3 billion from the Ukraine Facility, which will unlock €10 billion in investment. Von der Leyen also highlighted that supporting Ukraine aids EU member states in meeting their NATO defense targets, while the conference also saw announcements regarding a fund dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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Hide restaurant, a luxurious establishment in London, became the target of a “Russian-ordered” plot involving a kidnapping and arson, according to investigators. Authorities arrested a group of young British men connected to the Wagner mercenary group, who were also found guilty of an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked warehouse. These incidents are part of a broader campaign of sabotage across Europe, with Russia utilizing proxies recruited online to carry out attacks and sow distrust. These operations are seen by experts as a form of psychological warfare, designed to undermine European support for Ukraine and destabilize societies.
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In June 2025, the UN Monitoring Mission reported a record high of civilian casualties and fatalities in Ukraine, marking the worst month in the past three years. This alarming increase is largely due to Russia’s escalated use of long-range missiles and drones targeting urban areas, leading to 232 deaths and 1,343 injuries. The first half of 2025 saw a 54% surge in civilian casualties compared to the same period in 2024, with a 17% increase in deaths and a 64% rise in injuries. The UN has documented a total of at least 13,580 civilian deaths and 34,115 injuries since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
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Manitoba’s premier has criticized US lawmakers for “trying to trivialise” the province’s wildfire crisis, which has led to a second state of emergency this summer and prompted evacuations of several communities. These comments followed a letter from US lawmakers who expressed concerns over the impact of wildfire smoke on air quality and urged Canada to take further action. As of Thursday, 104 wildfires were burning across Manitoba, with many out of control, and the ongoing blazes have already claimed lives and destroyed property. Scientists attribute the intensifying wildfire seasons to climate change, as Canada experiences warming at a rate faster than the global average.
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