In a recent announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. would be sending weapons, including Patriot air defense systems, to Ukraine via NATO. This decision comes in response to a surge in Russian drone and missile attacks, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky requesting ten Patriot systems. NATO, funded by member contributions, will be covering the costs of the weapons. The U.S. has urged allies to contribute their existing Patriot batteries, while a refurbished Patriot battery from Israel is also slated for delivery. The move underscores the urgency of bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses amid increased Russian bombardments, despite the high cost and reluctance of Western countries to part with these critical systems.
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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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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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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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President Trump stated in an NBC interview that the US has reached an agreement with NATO to supply Ukraine with weapons, with NATO covering the full cost. This deal involves the US sending weapons, including Patriot missile systems, to NATO for distribution. Earlier that day, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had urged leaders to increase aid to Ukraine, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned ongoing discussions with European countries regarding sharing Patriot batteries with Ukraine. Trump also announced a forthcoming “major statement” on Russia, scheduled for Monday.
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A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv on Thursday morning in what is being investigated as an assassination. Authorities launched an investigation and manhunt for the perpetrator. The SBU has not released the identity of the officer. CCTV footage, which CNN cannot independently verify, purportedly shows the attack with a masked individual approaching the officer before firing, and the victim collapsing. The SBU is Ukraine’s main security service and was responsible for the recent drone attack against Russian airfields.
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